Computer, Electronics, and Telecommunications Technology

Computers, electronics, and telecommunications are where it's happening today

New technologies are on the way to support every type of business, professional service and industry as well as to meet a growing array of consumer needs. From wireless communications and complex telephone switching equipment to robotic controls and advanced computer systems, there are virtually limitless opportunities for those with the right credentials and capabilities.

Qualified professionals will be needed to build, test, install, maintain, upgrade and repair computers, electronics and telecommunications systems. This work will include:

• Faster and expanded broadband networks
• Greener energy-saving and energy-producing equipment and systems
• Advanced network and data security protocols and devices
• High-tech diagnostic imaging equipment and robotic controlled surgical tools used in hospitals and other healthcare facilities
• New and better electronic commands and controls with new user interfaces such as touch and voice recognition
• Embedded internet connections in consumer products such as the latest broadband HDTVs

If you’re into how and why things work, this could be your career field.

Successful computer, electronics and telecommunications technicians have the knowledge to understand technology and the practical, problem-solving capabilities needed to make it all work. These action-oriented professionals are cool-headed during a crisis and don’t mind working long hours to get things up and running.

A career as a computer, electronics and telecommunications technician could be right for you if you:

• Are interested in scientific or mechanical pursuits
• Can work well in a wide range of environments
• Consider overcoming technical issues to be a positive challenge
• Are better at thinking, organizing and understanding than persuading
• Work well alone and in a team

Graduates have the core skills needed to find a wide range of entry-level positions as:

• Robotics and Industrial Control Technicians
• TV and Radio Broadcast Engineers
• Computer Service Technicians
• Biomedical Electronics Technicians
• Electronics Technicians
• Field Technicians
• R and D Technicians
• Technical Representatives
• Network Technicians
• Service Managers
• Technical Support Technicians