Electronics Technology Certificate
Bramson ORT College's Electronics Technology Certificate program trains students in the basic skills necessary for immediate employment, and provides the foundation for more advanced studies. This certificate program is intended for those who are employed in companies that need to have some basic electrical/electronic knowledge, or who need to upgrade their skills in this field.
Students enrolled in this program must complete courses in electronics, computer information systems and liberal arts. Students will learn a variety of electronics concepts—from basic electricity to microprocessors, and applied skills, such as field service training and equipment maintenance.
Credits obtained by students while in the Electronics Technology Certificate program are transferable to two-year and four-year programs at Bramson ORT College and other colleges and universities worldwide. In order to earn the Electronics Technology Certificate at Bramson ORT College, a student must complete at least 30 credits.
How You Will Benefit with a Certificate:
- Build your own practical experiments using modern Electronic Equipments
- Immediately apply course knowledge on your job
- Get lifetime access to your instructors’ technical expertise
- Enhance your career path
- Study for recognized industry credentials exams
Graduates are encouraged to pursue nationally recognized certifications like:
- IPC Certification
- RFID+ – CompTIA
- Electrician License
- Journeyman Level CET
- CompuTIA A+ – CompTIA
- Network Cabling Technician
- Fiber Optic Cabling Technician
- Certified Electronic Technician
- PC Technician A+ – CompTIA
- Electronic Assembler – ODTCE
- Associate Level Electronics CET
- CEDIA Level I Technician – CEDIA
- Certified Networking Technician – N+
- Electronics Systems Associate (ESA)
- General Electronics Technician – ODTCE
- Certified Computer Service Technician – A+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
- Multimedia Systems Technician Journeyman Level (MST)
- NASTeC National Appliance Service Technician Certification
- Certified Wireless Communications (WCM, FCC license) Technician
| Program: |
Electronics Technology Certificate |
| Program Length: |
30 semester credits |
| Entrance Dates: |
Three semesters annually |
| Offered: |
Main & Brooklyn Campuses |
| Admission Requirements: |
Admission to Bramson ORT College Electronics Technology Program is open to all students who demonstrate academic preparedness, maturity and seriousness of purpose with backgrounds appropriate to their chosen program of studies.
High School Diploma or GED is required |
| Department: |
More Information
Electronics Department
Bramson ORT College
69-30 Austin Street
Forest Hills, NY 11375
Phone: 718-261-5800
Email: electronics@bramsonort.edu |
| Electronics Technology |
12 Credits |
| Required Major Courses |
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| ET103 |
Basic Electronics and Computers I |
3 Credits |
| ET104 |
Basic Electronics and Computers II |
3 Credits |
| ET151 |
Digital Computer Electronics |
3 Credits |
| ET211 |
Electronics Circuit Applications I |
3 Credits |
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Or |
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| ET250 |
Microprocessors |
3 Credits |
| Elective Major Courses |
9 Credits |
| Elective Major Courses (select three) |
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| CP102 |
Introduction to Computer Programming |
3 Credits |
| CP104 |
Principles of Computer Electronics |
3 Credits |
| CP111 |
Computer Systems I |
3 Credits |
| CP112 |
Computer Networks I |
3 Credits |
| CP115 |
Operating System Concepts |
3 Credits |
| CP135 |
Introduction to Data Communications |
3 Credits |
| CP216 |
Project Management |
3 Credits |
| CP260 |
Advanced Computer Applications |
3 Credits |
| CP270 |
Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) |
3 Credits |
| CP271 |
Advanced Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) |
3 Credits |
| CP272 |
CADD Applications |
3 Credits |
| CP273 |
CNC Programming |
3 Credits |
| CP274 |
Construction Graphics |
3 Credits |
| ET105 |
Renewable Energy Technologies |
3 Credits |
| ET106 |
Electronic Testing Instrumentation |
3 Credits |
| ET165 |
Photovoltaics |
3 Credits |
| ET166 |
Energy Management & Load Estimation |
3 Credits |
| ET167 |
Solar Thermal Systems & Design |
3 Credits |
| ET168 |
Solar Photovoltaic Systems & Design |
3 Credits |
| ET200 |
Electronic Security Systems |
3 Credits |
| ET212 |
Electronic Circuit Applications II |
3 Credits |
| ET215 |
Electrical Codes |
3 Credits |
| ET221 |
Electrical Machines and Devices |
3 Credits |
| ET225 |
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning |
3 Credits |
| ET230 |
Solar Project Site Assessment |
3 Credits |
| ET231 |
Renewable Systems Troubleshooting & Repair |
3 Credits |
| ET232 |
Wind Energy Systems Design & Installation |
3 Credits |
| ET233 |
Building Weatherization & Energy Auditing |
3 Credits |
| ET235 |
Control Systems |
3 Credits |
| ET260 |
Advanced Computer Electronics |
3 Credits |
| ET261 |
Special Topics in Electronics |
3 Credits |
| ET265 |
Robotics |
3 Credits |
| ET275 |
Electronic Communication Systems |
3 Credits |
| ET290 |
Technical Writing |
3 Credits |
| ET296 |
Electronics Internship I |
3 Credits |
| ET297 |
Electronics Internship II |
3 Credits |
| ET401 |
Home Technology Integration |
3 Credits |
| ET402 |
HVAC Controls |
3 Credits |
| ET410 |
GPS Navigation - Application & Design |
3 Credits |
| ET411 |
Automotive Electrical & Computer Systems |
3 Credits |
| ET412 |
PC Interface Circuit Design Technology |
3 Credits |
| ET413 |
Solid State Electronics |
3 Credits |
| ET414 |
Power Electronics |
3 Credits |
| ET415 |
RF & Microwave |
3 Credits |
| ET416 |
Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution |
3 Credits |
| ET417 |
Fiber Optic Networks |
3 Credits |
| ET430 |
Advanced Photovoltaic |
3 Credits |
| ET500 |
Electronic Design |
3 Credits |
| MA151 |
Mathematical Analysis I |
3 Credits |
| Required Liberal Arts |
| General Education Courses |
3 Credits |
| EN100 |
English Composition I |
3 Credits |
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| Elective Liberal Arts |
| General Education Courses (Select two) |
6 Credits |
| Select credits from the list of liberal arts courses which are not required liberal arts. |
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The tremendous growth in the electronics and computer fields has created an unprecedented demand for qualified technicians to service, maintain, inspect, operate, design and develop electronic systems. Today, everything and everyone is connected. Commercial and residential establishments need to be plugged in—whether it’s cabling, audio/video circuits, computer networks, fiber optics, or telecommunications and satellite systems. In every business, there will be a need for an Electronic Systems Technician.
Below you will find a table of open competitive employment opportunities. Listed are the agencies offering employment opportunities, the positions available and their average paying salary.
Position |
Salary |
Agency |
Electricians |
$44 per hour |
NYC Health Corp |
Electricians (Automobile) |
$29 per hour |
NYC Transit Authority |
Electrician's Assistant |
$27 per hour |
NYC Transit Authority |
Electronic Equipment Maintainers |
$27 per hour |
NYC Transit Authority |
Elevator Mechanics |
$32 per hour |
NYC Transit Authority |
Light Maintainers |
$25 per hour |
NYC Transit Authority |
Power Cable Maintainers |
$25 per hour |
NYC Transit Authority |
Thermostat Repairers |
$42 per hour |
NYC Transit Authority |
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* Salaries provided by the U.S. Department of Labor and Bramson ORT College's Career Services Center
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