Electronics Engineering Technology CIP Code15.0303 – Competency RecordsPossible CareersElectronics Control TechnicianElectronics Repair TechnicianElectronics Bench TechnicianElectronics Test TechnicianElectronics Equipment TechnicianElectronics Assembly TechnicianRF Electronic TechnicianDigital Systems TechnicianField Service TechnicianOffice Equipment TechnicianPotential CertificationsElectronics Technician Association Accreditation- Certified AdministratorCertified Electronics Technician-Association (CET-A)Customer Service Specialist (CSS)Certified Residential Electronics Systems Installer (RESI)Certified Commercial Radio Operator License (CRO)Employability: Interviewing SkillOSHA-10Articulated CreditsLocal Articulation Agreements Mr. SpanglerProgram OverviewThis 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 AttributesExpectationsProgram Safety & Physical ConsiderationsExcellent hand/eye coordinationAttention to detail is extremely importantAbility to convert 2–dimensional drawings into 3–dimensional projectsFine motor dexterityAcceptable eyesight– must be able to see very small items up closeAbility to remain seated for longer periods of timeAbility to stick with a task for longer periods of timeEssential APTITUDES for this lab–Recommended Levels1st year students must be enrolled or have taken Algebra I2nd year students must be enrolled or have taken GeometryMechanical abilityAbility to work independentlyAbility to work in small groupsExcellent oral & written communication skillsGood judgement & decision makingSelf–ControlCritical thinking skillsFollows oral & written directionsTime management skillsExcellent fine motor skillsCollege prep coursesFinger & manual dexterityForm perceptionMotor coordinationSpatial & visual reasoning skillsCritical thinking skillsProblem solvingTroubleshootingActive learning & listeningReadingExplain the main ideas or draw accurate conclusions after reading textFollow a complex multi–step procedure independentlyComprehend written text and apply it to understand tables, charts, and other visualsLearn and apply content–specific symbols, abbreviations, and acronyms correctlyApply content–specific vocabulary correctlyIdentify and explain how different ideas connect throughout textRead and understand diagnostic and schematic data to solve a problemEffectively scan and sort data in manufacturer data sheetsBy the end of grades 9–10 & 11–12 read & comprehend technical texts independently & proficientlyEvaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis & conclusions in a technical textTextbook: Basic Electronics, Ninth Edition, Average grade reading level: 10.53WritingWrite with a sharp, distinct focus identifying topic, task, and audienceWrite different types of essays such as: argumentative, informative & explanatory focused on program specific contentUse precise language, domain–specific vocabulary, and techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to manage the complexity of the topicEstablish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms of the engineering disciplineProduce clear & coherent writingDistinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims; develop claim(s) fairly, supplying evidence for eachDevelop and strengthen writing by brainstorming, revising, editing & rewritingWrite with awareness to audience using program–specific vocabularyWrite routinely over short/long time frames for a range of tasks, purposes & audiencesClearly convey with precision step–by–step work completedWrite fast–paced, accurate work reportsUse technology to produce, publish or share writingLearn and apply engineering notation as a formatting standardConform writing to specialized formatting standardsMath SkillsNumbers and Operations:Grade 6 – Fluency in operations with whole numbers and decimalsGrade 6 – Representing negative numbersGrade 6 – Whole number exponentsGrade 7 – Fluency in rational number operations (whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and negative counterparts)Grade 7 – Percent and ratio problemsGrade 8 – Integer ExponentsGrade 8 – Scientific NotationGrade 8 – Estimate the value of irrational numbers.Algebra 1 – Problem solving with real world units, including conversionsAlgebra 2 – Imaginary and complex numbersMeasurementNG – Units: Metric Precision: Nearest 0.1 mmGrade 6 – Unit conversion within and between measuring systemsGrade 7 – Area, volume surface area of objects composed of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, and right prismsAlgebraic ConceptsGrade 6 – One–step equation solutions – one variable with all non–negative componentsGrade 7 – Two–step equation solutions – one variableGrade 8 – SlopeGrade 8 – Solve any linear equation in one variable – include no solutions/infinitely many solutionsGrade 8 – Solve systems of two linear equations in two variablesGrade 8 – Identifying functions from relationsGrade 8 – Graph linear functionsGrade 8 – Compare functions represented in different ways (equations, graphs, tables, verbal descriptions)Grade 8 – Linear relationships – rate of change and initial value – analyzing meaningAlgebra 1 – Analyze graphs – include those with different scalesAlgebra 1 – Solve equations for a given variable (rewriting formulas)Algebra 1 – Calculate and use slopeAlgebra 1 – Write an algebraic rule for a patternAlgebra 1 – Solve systems of linear equationsAlgebra 1 – Model a relationship between two quantities with a functionAlgebra 1 – Multiple representations of functionsAlgebra 1 – Explore families of functions (linear, quadratic, exponential)Algebra 2 – Rational expressionsAlgebra 2 – Parent graphs – families of functions and their propertiesAlgebra 2 – Trigonometric functions and modeling periodic behaviorGeometric ConceptsGrade 7 – Angle measure problems (supplementary, complementary, adjacent, angles of a triangle, parallel lines cut by transversal)Grade 7 – Scale drawings of geometric figuresGrade 8 – Pythagorean TheoremGrade 8 – Transformation properties and showing congruence/similarityGeometry – Transformations in the plane – congruence and similarityGeometry – Geometric proofsGeometry – Trigonometric Ratios and problem solving (includes Pythagorean)Geometry – Theorems about lines, angles, triangles, and parallelogramsGeometry – Scale models and drawingsGeometry – Coordinate geometryData and Probability:Grade 6 – Mean, median, mode, range, interquartile range, and mean absolute deviationGrade 8 – Investigate relationships between two sets of dataAlgebra 1 – Describe data with measures of dispersionAlgebra 1 – Interpret data on various displays – use to make predictionsTheory Time2 ½– 3 hours/dayHomeworkNoneLab Time2 ½– 3 hours/ dayTestsQuarterly assessmentLecture notesDaily circuit solving quizzesNOCTI (mandatory for all CTE programs)Industry CertificationsOSHA 10POS Academics and Electives RecommendedCollege Prep English & Math are a component of the DCTS programStudy & Other SkillsGood attendanceAbility to work independentlyNote–takingTechnology Skills/KnowledgeUse and navigate school–issued laptopWeb navigationEmail managementNavigate learning management system and instructional technology toolsVideo conferencingPost–Secondary Options and Continuing Ed Harrisburg Area Community College– 10 creditsCommunity College of Allegheny County– 6, 10, or 9 credits– depending on the program being studiedWestmoreland County Community College– 12 creditsLuzerne County Community College– 4 creditsNorthampton County Area Community College– 10 creditsPennsylvania College of Technology– 14 creditsJohnson College– 9 credits