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The Electronics and Industrial Systems Certificate program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in this growing field. The program prepares students for an entry-level technical career in electronics, with a special emphasis on industrial processes and related electronics and controllers. Students are introduced into essential subjects like Motors and Controls, Circuit Analysis, Industrial Robotics, and Programmable Logic Controllers — all crucial for mastering industrial systems.
Students who complete this certificate will earn credit toward completion of the Electronics and Industrial Systems Technician Diploma
Job Outlook
1,050 Jobs (2025)
+2.94% Change from 2020-2030
Data is from the Omaha Metropolitans Area, and the seven counties in Southwest Iowa that Iowa Western serves
The job outlook for graduates of the Electronics and Industrial Systems Certificate program is positive, with opportunities in various industries that rely on industrial automation, electronics maintenance, and control systems. Here are some factors contributing to the favorable job outlook:
Industry Demand: Industries such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and logistics heavily rely on industrial systems that require skilled technicians to install, maintain, and troubleshoot electronic components and control systems.
Technological Advancements: As automation and robotics continue to advance, there is a growing need for professionals who can work with industrial robotics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and other sophisticated electronics systems.
Skills Shortages: There is often a shortage of skilled technicians who possess the hands-on expertise required for maintaining and optimizing industrial systems. Graduates with practical training in electronics and industrial systems are in high demand.
Diverse Career Paths: Graduates of this program can pursue various career paths, including Electronics Technician, Industrial Systems Specialist, Automation Technician, Maintenance Technician, and Control Systems Technician, among others.
Job Stability: The skills learned in this program are essential across multiple industries, providing graduates with stable career opportunities even in fluctuating economic conditions.
Career Advancement: With experience and additional certifications, graduates can advance to higher-level positions such as Lead Technician, Supervisor, or Engineer in industrial automation and control.
Overall, the job outlook for graduates of the Electronics and Industrial Systems Certificate program is promising, offering a range of opportunities in industries that value skilled technicians capable of maintaining and optimizing complex electronic and industrial systems.
What will you do
Graduates of the Electronics and Industrial Systems Certificate program are equipped with a diverse set of skills that prepare them for various entry-level technical positions in the field of electronics and industrial systems.
Wages
- Entry: $22.39
- Average: $29.36
- Experienced: $32.85
Wage data was obtained from OEWS (occupational employment and wage statistics) through Iowa Workforce Development.
First Semester | ||||
ELT 215 - Motors and Controls | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
ELT 196 - Circuit Analysis I | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
ATR 113 - Industrial Robotics | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
ELT 251 - Programmable Logic Controllers | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 17.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 17.0 | ||||
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- Explain fundamental aspects of electronics technology.
- Troubleshoot an electronics system and its components
- Demonstrate fluency of basic electronics terminology.