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What is Electronics by Curtis Woods

To answer this question one only has to look around and see that electronics is everywhere. You will find electronic circuits in almost ever thing you see,  touch, or hear. You television and radio and that MP3 player you received at Christmas. Electronics make up computer circuits, security alarm systems and you will even find electronic circuits in the automobile you drive.
 

Electronics is a fascinating field with good paying jobs and a career you would enjoy. Many Electronic Technicians assemble, install, maintain and repair electronic devices and equipment. The Electronic Service Technician works in a broad range of industrial, business, communications and consumer products. The Technician could find employment in companies that manufacture  products from missiles to personal computers home entertainment systems to children's toys.
 

The contemporary electronics industry encompasses a very broad scope of ever-changing highly, specialized products and technologies.  Today's Science Fiction will most likely  be tomorrows reality. If history repeats itself and it always seems to then just looking back a decade or so we can realize the Science Fiction gadgets we all seen on television and at the movies are the most sought after products today.

One of the best things about the Electronics Industry is that it is always changing, always moving forward and never stale. To work in the field requires education and a desire to learn. You will find that schooling is a give if you are one who likes to learn then this could be the field for you.

As an Electronics technician you will have an opportunity to earn a good living and contribute to making our world a better place to live.

Knowledge of electrical equipment and electronics is necessary for employment. Many applicants gain this knowledge through programs lasting 1 to 2 years at vocational schools or community colleges, although some less skilled repairers may have only a high school diploma. Entry-level repairers may work closely with more experienced technicians who provide technical guidance.

Installers and repairers should have good eyesight and color perception in order to work with the intricate components used in electronic equipment. Field technicians work closely with customers and should have good communication skills and a neat appearance. Employers also may require that field technicians have a driver’s license.

Various organizations offer certification, including ACES International, the Consumer Electronics Association, the Electronics Technicians Association International, and the International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians. Repairers may specialize—in industrial electronics, for example. To receive certification, repairers must pass qualifying exams corresponding to their level of training and experience.

Experienced repairers with advanced training may become specialists or troubleshooters who help other repairers diagnose difficult problems. Workers with leadership ability may become supervisors of other repairers. Some experienced workers open their own repair shops.

Education is essential in getting a high-paying job. In fact, for all but 1 of the 50 highest paying occupations, a college degree or higher is the most significant source of education or training. Air traffic controllers is the only occupation of the 50 highest paying for which this is not the case.

Among the 20 fastest growing occupations, a bachelor’s or associate degree is the most significant source of education.

If you are interested in a most rewarding career ETI Technical College can prepare you for a future in the field of Electronics and or Computer Repair.