Electronics, alternate energy, electricity, computer technical support, and computer networking - degrees and certificates
Electronics
Electronics work is filled with the satisfaction reward that comes with meeting challenges and solving problems. There is a great opportunity for specialization in the many different specific fields such as aviation, medicine or business.
After a student has earned a certificate of achievement in electronics, he or she should be well prepared to go directly into entry-level employment in the electronics field as an:
- Electronics tester
- Electronics engineering technician
- Electronics sales and service technician,
- Appliance service technician,
- Electronics technician specialist (e.g., medical,
- industrial, radio and TV broadcast, automotive,
- communications, electronic consumer product),
- Telecommunication technician,
- Manufacturing and production technicians,
- Electronics products and development technician,
- Computer and office machine service technician,
- Electrical and electronics engineer.
Selected electronics courses may meet requirements for four-year programs in engineering technology and industrial technology at certain California State University campuses and private technical colleges. Electronics department faculty and college counselors work with students to achieve these goals.
In the San Francisco Bay Area, salaries range from $28,000 to $30,000 for entry level, $40,000 to 50,000 after five years and $60,000 and up after 15 years in the field.
How long will it take to earn a certificate?
Generally, students take 30 months to complete the courses required for the certificate as they are taught in sequence and each class is not repeated every semester.
Computer Network Technology - Microsoft
Computers have dramatically changed the way we live our lives today and the way we look toward the future. There will always be a need for qualified people to design, configure and maintain the networks that support computer systems in the home, office, and enterprise environments. The Diablo Valley College network technology certificate program prepares students for industry certified examinations. These types of certifications are very helpful in securing most entry-level positions in computer networking and give value added skills to IT employees with experience. Obtaining one of the many certificates of completion or certificates of achievement at Diablo Valley College will prove to industry that the applicant has the knowledge and the skills to back the certification.
As a Microsoft computer network technology student, you will learn about:
- computer networking fundamentals
- local area network design (LAN)
- server and client setup and administration
- database design and administration
- wide area networks (WAN) design and support)
- computer hardware/software
- design and implement a Microsoft server infrastructure
- administer network and systems environment
- learn fundamentals and troubleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol suite
- help desk support in a Microsoft environment
Computer Technical Support
Computer technical support is the field of study involving computers in the areas of upgrade, repair, service and networking. The Diablo Valley College computer technical support certificate program prepares students for entry-level employment in this industry. As a computer technical support student, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the PC hardware, networking fundamentals, Windows operating system technologies and computer servicing. In addition, you will take a course that will help you prepare for the A+ Computer Technician exam, which is intended for individuals with six months or more of computer technical support work experience. Students who have earned a certificate in computer technical support are prepared for entry-level positions at a computer helpdesk, as a computer technician or as a network technician.
Microcomputer Software Support
Computers have dramatically changed the way we conduct business in today's world. It is difficult to imagine an office environment where administrative and financial management is not supported by personal computers. The need for qualified individuals to provide the necessary software support for these computer systems has never been greater. The Diablo Valley College microcomputer software support program prepares students to provide a variety of software support services including software installation, troubleshooting, user training and support.
As a microcomputer software support student, you will gain an in-depth understanding of:
Students who have earned a certificate in microcomputer software support are prepared for entry-level employment as a software support specialist. Students who earn a degree along with the certificate often have even more opportunities.
