Electrical Trades - Autonomous Equipment Technician | Western Dakota Technical College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

RepairingOperations MonitoringTroubleshootingQuality Control AnalysisCritical ThinkingEquipment MaintenanceJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsMechanicalProduction and ProcessingCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematics

Abilities

Problem SensitivityInformation OrderingNear VisionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityFinger DexterityFlexibility of ClosurePerceptual Speed

Tasks

Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowl
Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareFacilities management softwareData base user interface and query softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

Adjustable wrenchesAir blowersAir compressorsAmmetersBead blastersBlock and tackle equipmentBulb extractorsCable locating metersCable winchesCement cuttersChart recordersClamp sticksCold chiselsComealongsComputer diagnostic devices

Work Values

SupportWorking ConditionsIndependenceAchievementRecognitionRelationships

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: medium49-2094.00	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	title_inference	$71,300 median$103,060 top	-0.65%	-50

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: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Diagnostic test equipment and analytical software — apply routinely without close supervision to isolate malfunctions in commercial and industrial electronic systems.
Electronic equipment maintenance logs — maintain accurately and consistently, recording calibration results, repair histories, and recurring fault patterns across an assigned equipment fleet.
Industrial electronic equipment — set up, configure, and test following manufacturer specifications to confirm proper operation before returning units to production service.
Component assemblies and wiring harnesses — inspect methodically for defects, assembly errors, and code compliance during incoming quality checks on industrial installations.
Repaired electronic equipment — install in industrial or manufacturing environments, coordinating with operations staff to minimize production downtime.
Industrial control systems — operate and demonstrate correct use to production personnel or customers, identifying anomalies that indicate emerging faults.
CAD and schematic software tools — modify and store updated circuit diagrams reflecting as-built repair changes, applying working knowledge of the software package in use.
Scheduled preventive maintenance tasks — execute independently on commercial equipment, adjusting inspection frequency based on observed wear trends and equipment history.
Technical service manuals and electronic publications — read and apply comprehension skills to select correct repair procedures for familiar equipment fault codes.
Replacement parts and repair materials — evaluate and select appropriate components by comparing specifications against equipment requirements during routine repair cycles.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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