Electrical & Computer Technologies
Instructor:
Brian BlanchardPara-Professional:
N/A
Course Description:
Electrical & Computer Technologies (ECT) is the core of many career fields including computer repair, electronic installer and electrician. You will use state-of-the-art equipment to monitor electrical devices and circuits, develop troubleshooting skills, and gain an understanding of electronics. Beyond the core electronics fundamentals, ECT concentrates instruction on four additional areas: PC Maintenance, robotics automation, and residential installation (security, home theater, telecommunications, and mobile electronics installer). As a Pearson VUE testing facility students can become certified in A (computer technician), DHTI (electronic installer) and MECP (mobile electronics certified professional).
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Electrical & Computer Technologies
Student Quotes:
"I just wanted to email you to let you know that I got a job working with HP in Pontiac. I am attending baker college and plan to graduate with my associates this spring but plan to go on for a bachelors part time. Baker did recognize that I had A+ [Certification] and I didn't have to take two classes which sped things up a bit and saved me some money so thank you for that. I'm not sure where I would be if I didn't go to career tech. Also, if I'm around when class is in session I would like to stop by and maybe talk to your students."
– Former Electrical & Computer Technologies Student Jeff Field
"I liked the fact that I got to learn about things I am actually intersted in."
– Electrical & Computer Technologies Student, 2010-11
"I liked tthat this class is more hands-on and that I learned something new every day."
- Electrical & Computer Technologies Student, 2008-09
Special Features of the Program:
Beyond the core fundamentals, EET is broken into four major phases:
PC Maintenance prepares students for A certification, the industry standard certification for PC service specialists.
Robitics and Automation gives students experience with robotics systems in an industrial setting.
DHTI (Digital Home Technology Integration) which prepares students to earn Comp-TIA certification.
MECP (Mobile Electronics Certified Professional) which teaches basic audio and security systems installation as well as remote starter installation.
Articulated college credit is available to qualified students at Ferris State University, Muskegon Community College and Baker College.
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