Electro Automation - Intermediate Electronics | Wallace State Community College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningQuality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringRepairingComplex Problem SolvingMonitoringReading Comprehension

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyComputers and ElectronicsMathematicsPublic Safety and SecurityMechanical

Abilities

Arm-Hand SteadinessNear VisionProblem SensitivityManual DexterityFinger DexterityVisual Color DiscriminationOral ComprehensionInformation OrderingControl PrecisionMultilimb Coordination

Tasks

Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual
Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and

Technology

Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific software

Tools

Adjustable hand wrenchesAnalog ohmmetersBall end hex key setsBench ammetersBench voltmetersBreaker barsCabinet-tip screwdriversCable cuttersCenter punchesCircuit testing devicesClamp ammetersClamp voltmetersConduit fitting and reaming screwdriversCutting torchesDiagonal-cutting pliers

Work Values

SupportWorking ConditionsRelationshipsAchievementRecognitionIndependence

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: medium49-2093.00	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	title_inference	$82,730 median$106,110 top	+5.71%	40

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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

Visual inspection procedures — perform on transportation equipment electrical systems under direct supervisor guidance at a depot or repair facility.
Hand tools and basic test instruments — identify and use correctly under supervision during installation tasks on transit vehicles.
Wiring schematics and manufacturers' specifications — locate and reference to identify basic circuit layouts under technician direction.
Fixtures, outlets, and wall boxes — install using hand tools following step-by-step instructions on assigned transportation equipment.
Blown fuses and simple circuit defects — identify and report using visual inspection methods at a supervised workstation.
Wire splicing techniques — practice with knives and cutting pliers under close supervision to join conductors on low-voltage circuits.
Equipment service records — record completed tasks and parts used in maintenance logs under supervision at a service center.
Safety protocols for electrical work — follow consistently on transportation equipment to prevent shock or fire hazard in shop environments.
Diagnostic software interfaces — navigate basic menus under guidance to retrieve fault codes from vehicle control systems.
Reassembly steps — execute for simple electrical components after repairs, verifying fit and connections before supervisor sign-off.

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

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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