DCTS - Electronics Engineering Technology

CIP Code

15.0303 – Competency Records

Possible Careers

Electronics Control Technician
Electronics Repair Technician
Electronics Bench Technician
Electronics Test Technician
Electronics Equipment Technician
Electronics Assembly Technician
RF Electronic Technician
Digital Systems Technician
Field Service Technician
Office Equipment Technician

Potential Certifications

Electronics Technician Association Accreditation- Certified Administrator
Certified Electronics Technician-Association (CET-A)
Customer Service Specialist (CSS)
Certified Residential Electronics Systems Installer (RESI)
Certified Commercial Radio Operator License (CRO)
Employability: Interviewing Skill
OSHA-10

Instructor: Mr. Spangler

Program Overview

This program prepares students for high-demand, life sustaining, STEM careers in the engineering and manufacturing automation fields. Students will learn how to break down large, seemingly impossible challenges into doable steps using the engineering design process. Electronics Technology makes math come alive as a language for predicting the behavior of electrical circuits, and teaches students to understand electronic components and circuits both mathematically and intuitively. The Electronics Technology Program’s comprehensive curriculum covers topics such as engineering philosophy, principles, ethics, safety and quality control. Students learn a wide variety of skills, including computer-aided design, mechanical drawing, robotics, circuit fabrication, and precision measurement.

Skill Alignment Chart (Click to Expand)

Educational & Physical Attributes	Expectations
Program Safety & Physical Considerations	Excellent hand/eye coordination Attention to detail is extremely important Ability to convert 2–dimensional drawings into 3–dimensional projects Fine motor dexterity Acceptable eyesight– must be able to see very small items up close Ability to remain seated for longer periods of time Ability to stick with a task for longer periods of time
Essential APTITUDES for this lab–Recommended Levels	1st year students must be enrolled or have taken Algebra I 2nd year students must be enrolled or have taken Geometry Mechanical ability Ability to work independently Ability to work in small groups Excellent oral & written communication skills Good judgement & decision making Self–Control Critical thinking skills Follows oral & written directions Time management skills Excellent fine motor skills College prep courses Finger & manual dexterity Form perception Motor coordination Spatial & visual reasoning skills Critical thinking skills Problem solving Troubleshooting Active learning & listening
Reading	Explain the main ideas or draw accurate conclusions after reading text Follow a complex multi–step procedure independently Comprehend written text and apply it to understand tables, charts, and other visuals Learn and apply content–specific symbols, abbreviations, and acronyms correctly Apply content–specific vocabulary correctly Identify and explain how different ideas connect throughout text Read and understand diagnostic and schematic data to solve a problem Effectively scan and sort data in manufacturer data sheets By the end of grades 9–10 & 11–12 read & comprehend technical texts independently & proficiently Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis & conclusions in a technical text Textbook: Basic Electronics, Ninth Edition, Average grade reading level: 10.53
Writing	Write with a sharp, distinct focus identifying topic, task, and audience Write different types of essays such as: argumentative, informative & explanatory focused on program specific content Use precise language, domain–specific vocabulary, and techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to manage the complexity of the topic Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms of the engineering discipline Produce clear & coherent writing Distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims; develop claim(s) fairly, supplying evidence for each Develop and strengthen writing by brainstorming, revising, editing & rewriting Write with awareness to audience using program–specific vocabulary Write routinely over short/long time frames for a range of tasks, purposes & audiences Clearly convey with precision step–by–step work completed Write fast–paced, accurate work reports Use technology to produce, publish or share writing Learn and apply engineering notation as a formatting standard Conform writing to specialized formatting standards
Math Skills	Numbers and Operations: Grade 6 – Fluency in operations with whole numbers and decimals Grade 6 – Representing negative numbers Grade 6 – Whole number exponents Grade 7 – Fluency in rational number operations (whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and negative counterparts) Grade 7 – Percent and ratio problems Grade 8 – Integer Exponents Grade 8 – Scientific Notation Grade 8 – Estimate the value of irrational numbers. Algebra 1 – Problem solving with real world units, including conversions Algebra 2 – Imaginary and complex numbers Measurement NG – Units: Metric Precision: Nearest 0.1 mm Grade 6 – Unit conversion within and between measuring systems Grade 7 – Area, volume surface area of objects composed of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, and right prisms Algebraic Concepts Grade 6 – One–step equation solutions – one variable with all non–negative components Grade 7 – Two–step equation solutions – one variable Grade 8 – Slope Grade 8 – Solve any linear equation in one variable – include no solutions/infinitely many solutions Grade 8 – Solve systems of two linear equations in two variables Grade 8 – Identifying functions from relations Grade 8 – Graph linear functions Grade 8 – Compare functions represented in different ways (equations, graphs, tables, verbal descriptions) Grade 8 – Linear relationships – rate of change and initial value – analyzing meaning Algebra 1 – Analyze graphs – include those with different scales Algebra 1 – Solve equations for a given variable (rewriting formulas) Algebra 1 – Calculate and use slope Algebra 1 – Write an algebraic rule for a pattern Algebra 1 – Solve systems of linear equations Algebra 1 – Model a relationship between two quantities with a function Algebra 1 – Multiple representations of functions Algebra 1 – Explore families of functions (linear, quadratic, exponential) Algebra 2 – Rational expressions Algebra 2 – Parent graphs – families of functions and their properties Algebra 2 – Trigonometric functions and modeling periodic behavior Geometric Concepts Grade 7 – Angle measure problems (supplementary, complementary, adjacent, angles of a triangle, parallel lines cut by transversal) Grade 7 – Scale drawings of geometric figures Grade 8 – Pythagorean Theorem Grade 8 – Transformation properties and showing congruence/similarity Geometry – Transformations in the plane – congruence and similarity Geometry – Geometric proofs Geometry – Trigonometric Ratios and problem solving (includes Pythagorean) Geometry – Theorems about lines, angles, triangles, and parallelograms Geometry – Scale models and drawings Geometry – Coordinate geometry Data and Probability: Grade 6 – Mean, median, mode, range, interquartile range, and mean absolute deviation Grade 8 – Investigate relationships between two sets of data Algebra 1 – Describe data with measures of dispersion Algebra 1 – Interpret data on various displays – use to make predictions
Theory Time	2 ½– 3 hours/day
Homework	None
Lab Time	2 ½– 3 hours/ day
Tests	Quarterly assessment Lecture notes Daily circuit solving quizzes NOCTI (mandatory for all CTE programs) Industry Certifications OSHA 10
POS Academics and Electives Recommended	College Prep English & Math are a component of the DCTS program
Study & Other Skills	Good attendance Ability to work independently Note–taking
Technology Skills/Knowledge	Use and navigate school–issued laptop Web navigation Email management Navigate learning management system and instructional technology tools Video conferencing
Post–Secondary Options and Continuing Ed	Harrisburg Area Community College– 10 credits Community College of Allegheny County– 6, 10, or 9 credits– depending on the program being studied Westmoreland County Community College– 12 credits Luzerne County Community College– 4 credits Northampton County Area Community College– 10 credits Pennsylvania College of Technology– 14 credits Johnson College– 9 credits