Electrical Equipment Installation and Repair | Chattahoochee Valley Community College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

RepairingEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingOperations MonitoringQuality Control AnalysisReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive Listening

Knowledge

MechanicalComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageEngineering and Technology

Abilities

Problem SensitivityNear VisionFinger DexterityDeductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingVisualizationArm-Hand SteadinessManual Dexterity

Tasks

Test or calibrate components or equipment, following manufacturers' manuals and troubleshooting tech
Perform preventive maintenance or service, such as cleaning, lubricating, or adjusting equipment.
Inspect, test, or troubleshoot malfunctioning medical or related equipment, following manufacturers'

Technology

Facilities management softwareVideo conferencing softwareInventory management softwareMedical softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

Adjustable wrenchesAir line moisture metersAllen wrenchesAmp metersAnalytical balancesAntistatic alignment toolsAntistatic floor matsAudio metersAwlsCable cuttersChannel lock pliersChemical analyzersCold chiselsCombination squaresComputed tomography CT calibration phantoms

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium49-9062.00	Medical Equipment Repairers	title_inference	$62,630 median$99,290 top	+12.94%	880

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

Hand tools and basic measuring devices — identify and use under direct supervision during initial equipment maintenance tasks in a clinical repair shop.
Manufacturers' service manuals — locate and read relevant sections under technician guidance to support troubleshooting of common medical equipment.
Preventive maintenance checklists — follow step-by-step to clean, lubricate, and adjust standard medical devices under close supervision in a healthcare facility.
Malfunctioning medical equipment — assist in disassembly under direct supervision, removing accessible components for inspection or replacement.
Maintenance and repair records — enter basic service data into logs or spreadsheet software following established templates and department protocols.
Test and analysis instruments — operate with guidance to measure electrical or mechanical parameters on entry-level medical devices.
Medical equipment installation procedures — support senior technicians in unpacking, positioning, and connecting equipment in patient care areas.
Electrical and mechanical safety regulations — recognize fundamental hazard categories and report potential risks to supervising staff during routine rounds.
Defective parts such as motors and clutches — identify visually and flag for repair or replacement under technician direction in a workshop setting.
Inventory management software — perform basic data entry to record parts received, used, or returned within a biomedical equipment department.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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