Electrical Technician
Online Electrical Technician Training
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Become an Electrical Technician
 Electrical work has some of the best opportunities for career stability, especially
for electrical technicians. If you want to start a career as an electrical technician,
this 100% online course will teach you the fundamentals of working with and repairing
electrical equipment.
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Job Outlook for Electrical Technicians
- Electrical technicians earn up to $43,000 annually on average, according to Burning
Glass
- Burning Glass data also shows that job demand for electrical technicians will grow
2% over the next decade.
- Electrical technicians work across several high-demand industries, including scientific
and technical services, transportation equipment manufacturing and electronic
Electrical Technician FAQS
While electricians and electrical technicians both deal with electrical systems, the
nature of their work is different. Electricians install, maintain, troubleshoot and
repair the wiring in buildings, whether that be residential homes, offices or commercial
properties. On the other hand, electrical technicians work on electrical systems within
machinery, specialty equipment and other commonly used devices.
Electrical technicians help maintain and repair electronic components in any equipment
or device that uses electricity. Their work can vary from helping with product design
to working on site to keep machinery and power systems running correctly.
Yes. As with any technology, electrical work evolves and electrical technicians need
to understand emerging automation, such as programmable logic controllers (PLC) AND
network communication, robot-controlled equipment and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Course Objectives
- Master the basics of electrical theory and systems
- Learn PLC equipment and communication
- Understand advances in robot Maintenance and Installation
- Learn the basics of Six Sigma, 5S, Lean and TPM
Prerequisites and Requirements
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Curriculum
Fractions and decimals, units of measurement and basics of tolerance; algebra, geometry,
trigonometry and blueprint reading
Introduction to GD&T, optical comparators and CMMs; standards for inspecting and calibrating
holes, threads and surfaces
OSHA, personal protective equipment, SDS and hazard communication; hand and power
tool safety, safety for lifting devices and powered industrial truck safety
Lean manufacturing, 5S and continuous process improvement; Six Sigma, conducting Kaizen
events and value stream mapping
Safety for metal cutting; introduction to CAD and CAM for machining
Electrical units, AC and DC power sources, distribution systems; introduction to circuits,
relays, contactors, and motor starters
Basics of Siemens PLC hardware, communication and inputs and outputs; Siemens human
machine interfaces, SIMATIC PLCs and hand-held programmers
Automated systems and control; robot troubleshooting, maintenance and installations
Intro to fastener threads, fastener ergonomics and properties; understanding torque
Instructor
This is a completely self-pace course. Additional support will be provided through
email and phone.
Registration and Enrollment
This course is 100% online. Start anytime.
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