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Career & Technical

Building & Skilled Trades

Electrical & Electronics Technology

Electricity and Electronics Technology

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Program Overview

Electrical and Electronics Technology (E/ET) Department is an educational center providing Technical Education to the students to enter the demanding job markets. The reputation of the department as a quality educational provider that is responsive to students’ and industries’ needs, establishes the department as a regional model for delivering technical education. Student learning and academic success is the department’s highest priority.

Access to the State of California Certification (licensing) of Electricians is available at Laney College (State Site 172) through the state-recognized Electrical Trainee program including all state-required courses (eleven in total) CA CTP (California Advanced Lighting Controls Training Program) courses such as AT-T (Acceptance Test Technicians) are taught and certified by CALCTP.

Career Opportunities

An Electrical and Electronics Technology degree prepares you for a wide range of careers in industries that rely on electrical systems and electronic devices. Here are some of the key job opportunities available:

1. Electrical Technician

  • Role: Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
  • Opportunities: Work for electrical contractors, manufacturing plants, utilities, and building maintenance teams.

2. Electronics Technician

  • Role: Test, troubleshoot, and repair electronic equipment such as circuit boards, communication devices, and control systems.
  • Opportunities: Work in electronics manufacturing, repair shops, and technical support roles.

3. Automation Technician

  • Role: Maintain and repair automated systems, including robotic equipment, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and industrial machinery.
  • Opportunities: Work in manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace industries.

4. Field Service Technician

  • Role: Provide on-site support for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic systems.
  • Opportunities: Work for equipment manufacturers, service companies, or as an independent contractor.

5. Electrical Engineer Assistant

  • Role: Assist electrical engineers in designing, testing, and implementing electrical systems and components.
  • Opportunities: Work in engineering firms, R&D departments, and utilities.

6. Electronics Engineer Assistant

  • Role: Support electronics engineers in the development and testing of electronic devices and systems.
  • Opportunities: Work in electronics manufacturing, telecommunications, and defense industries.

7. Industrial Maintenance Technician

  • Role: Maintain and repair electrical and electronic equipment in industrial settings, ensuring production processes run smoothly.
  • Opportunities: Work in factories, power plants, and large-scale manufacturing facilities.

8. Controls Technician

  • Role: Work with control systems, including PLCs and SCADA systems, to manage industrial processes.
  • Opportunities: Work in oil and gas, chemical processing, and water treatment facilities.

9. Telecommunications Technician

  • Role: Install and maintain communication systems, including fiber optics, satellite systems, and wireless networks.
  • Opportunities: Work for telecom companies, data centers, and government agencies.

10. Solar Energy Technician

  • Role: Install, maintain, and repair solar panels and other renewable energy systems.
  • Opportunities: Work for solar energy companies, utilities, and green energy startups.

11. Instrumentation Technician

  • Role: Maintain and calibrate instruments that monitor and control engineering systems, such as temperature sensors, pressure gauges, and flow meters.
  • Opportunities: Work in industries like oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and food processing.

12. Technical Sales Engineer

  • Role: Sell and provide technical support for electrical and electronic products, helping customers choose the right solutions for their needs.
  • Opportunities: Work for electronics manufacturers, distributors, or as an independent sales consultant.

13. Renewable Energy Technician

  • Role: Work on the installation and maintenance of renewable energy systems like wind turbines, solar panels, and energy storage systems.
  • Opportunities: Work in the renewable energy sector, utilities, and environmental consulting firms.

14. Building Automation Systems (BAS) Technician

  • Role: Install and maintain systems that control heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, and security in buildings.
  • Opportunities: Work in commercial buildings, hospitals, and large residential complexes.

15. Test Technician

  • Role: Conduct tests on electrical components and systems to ensure they meet quality and safety standards.
  • Opportunities: Work in manufacturing, product development, and quality assurance.

16. Power Plant Operator

  • Role: Operate and maintain the equipment that generates electricity in power plants.
  • Opportunities: Work in power generation facilities, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy plants.

17. Broadcast Technician

  • Role: Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to transmit radio, television, and web broadcasts.
  • Opportunities: Work for radio and TV stations, production companies, and streaming services.

These roles can lead to further career advancement, such as supervisory positions, project management, or specialization in areas like renewable energy or advanced electronics. An Electrical and Electronics Technology degree provides a strong foundation for entering these growing and diverse fields.

Contact Us

Department Co-Chairs
Martin Herzfeld
Email: mherzfeld@peralta.edu

Solomon Oboulu
Email: sobolu@peralta.edu

Dean
Alejandria Tomas
Email: atomas@peralta.edu

 Area of Interest
Building & Skilled Trades

Division
Career & Technical Education

Location

Building B, Room 150 Lower Level, (B-150)

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Degrees & Certificates

Electronics Technology Degree
Electrical Technology - A.S. Degree

This Degree prepares students for employment on new and remodeled electrical systems work in residential, light commercial and heavy commercial installations: Employability skills, residential and commercial wiring methods, and electrical system design and estimating skills. 

Electronics Technology Degree
Electrical Technology - Certificate of Achievement

This Certificate prepares students for employment on new and remodeled electrical systems work in residential, light commercial and heavy commercial installations: Employability skills, residential and commercial wiring methods, and electrical system design and estimating skills.

Electronics Technology Degree
Residential Automation Cloud Based - Certificate of Achievement

Home and building automation is one of the fastest growing industries, and the Residential Automation Cloud Based Certificate of Achievement will cover the new technologies and how to connect smart devices to communicate efficiently.

Electronics Technology Degree
Robotics and Mechatronics Controls - Certificate of Achievement

This Certificate focuses on the terminology of assembly, process and execution within the field. Automation of the Robotics and Mechatronics process and each stage of the assembly, trouble-shooting, is the main focus.

Electronics Technology Degree
Solar Photovoltaic Professionals - Certificate of Achievement

This Certificate will prepare the students to face the challenges of this technology, the standards, the codes applications and installation skills.

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