Technology & Design
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by an industry-certified professional. Study draft only.
Electronics / Telecom Technician
9 mo full-time · 1350 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-28): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety, lockout/tagout, and PPEtrade mathematics and measurementtechnical communication and career readinessDC and AC circuit theory and troubleshootingelectronic components and schematic readinghand and power tool usesoldering techniques and quality standardsfiber optic theory, termination, splicing, and testingstructured cabling installation and documentationRF fundamentals, antennas, and signal propagationcapstone project integrating learned skillssupervised externship at an employer worksitepreparation for ETA and BICSI certification exams
Course & assessment plan
9 courses · 1,350 clock hours · tuition $13,195 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| BICSI Installer | Industry certification | BICSI |
| ETA CET | Industry certification | Electronics Technicians Association International |
| ETA FOI/FOT | Industry certification | Electronics Technicians Association International |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Aviation: Electronics / Telecom Technician → Aviation Maintenance
Networks & Security: Electronics / Telecom Technician → IT Support / Networking → Cybersecurity → Locksmith & Security Systems
