The telecommunication Apprentice certification program (APP) is designed to only measure the knowledge of basic direct and alternating current theory, as well as basic technical mathematics necessary to begin a training program in this field. Knowledge of cabling, power supplies, test equipment, as well as safety are also measured. This program is primarily targeted toward those who wish to pursue a technical career in the telecommunications industry and want to demonstrate their ability and knowledge to benefit from an in-company or company sponsored technical training program. (This exam does not replace the Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) certification.)
Additional Information
- FREE retake! ETA allows one free retake with all ETA certification exams after a 30-day waiting period. (This does not apply to FCC exams.) Retakes must be completed within one year of the first exam session.
- Basic Electronics Fact Sheet
- ACCREDITED by the International Certification Accreditation Council (ICAC)
The Associate certification is designed for technicians who have less than two years experience or trade school training for electronics technicians. The CETa is more
in-depth than the Student Electronics Technician (SET) as it expands on all of the topics listed within the SET. Every Certified Electronics Technician (CET) candidate must pass the Associate exam before they can qualify to sit for the full Journeyman certification. Once a technician has completed the four year term, they should specialize and take a Journeyman option.
If you hold a CertTEC BEE certification with all four modules current, then you are eligible to rollover to an ETA Associate Electronics Technician certification! To apply, you will need to send a copy of your BEE certificate showing all four modules checked and up-to-date to ETA via fax (765) 653-4287 or email. You may also attach when filling out the online form. BEE rollovers are $60.
Additional Information
- Optional Hands-On Practicals
- Download the Common Formulas Sheet (Can be used during CETa exam)
- Purchase the Associate CET Study Guide (with Errata Sheet) to help study for the exam
- FREE retake! ETA allows one free retake with all ETA certification exams after a 30-day waiting period. (This does not apply to FCC exams.) Retakes must be completed within one year of the first exam session.
- Basic Electronics Fact Sheet
- ACCREDITED by the International Certification Accreditation Council (ICAC)
ETA is proud to partner with eITprep to offer an online study resource for this ETA certification - only $59.95! This particular course is the online version of the popular ETA Associate CET Study Guide. You will have 6 months to complete the content. These courses are for self-study or certification maintenance purposes only, and do not lead to certification. You will need to sit for the appropriate exam by contacting an ETA Certification Administrator and/or ETA-Approved School.
The Electronics Modules program is based on ETA’s Associate level certification, and is divided into five modules. The purpose of this is to align with a growing portion of the electronics education industry that is charged with providing electronics training that does not include the total content of traditional basic electronics courses.
In some instances, technical institutions are asked to provide training in only certain areas of electronics. This is so companies that need only narrower skills and knowledge (than one expects of a complete Associate CET) can employ workers who have required knowledge and skills for only the technology and processes used at that company.
To provide a path for the technician leading to the Associate CET (CETa) credential, the five BASIC modules of the Associate CET can be acquired individually through the Electronics Modules (EM1-5) program. Once a technician attains all five module certifications, ETA will issue an official Associate CET certification (all five EM modules must be current). The technician may also choose to gain only those modules needed in order to be employable. The Electronics Modules are also a great retention tool.
Available Electronics Modules
- DC (EM1)
- AC (EM2)
- Analog (EM3)
- Digital (EM4)
- Comprehensive (EM5)
Additional Information
- Download the Common Formulas Sheet (Can be used during EM1-5 exam)
- FREE retake! ETA allows one free retake with all ETA certification exams after a 30-day waiting period. (This does not apply to FCC exams.) Retakes must be completed within one year of the first exam session.
- Basic Electronics Fact Sheet
- ACCREDITED by the International Certification Accreditation Council (ICAC)
The Student Electronics Technician certification is aimed for high school students. It allows high school students and entry level technicians, with minimal training, the opportunity to earn a basic beginners certification. The examination covers a variety of topics including: electrical theory; electronic components; soldering-desoldering and tools; block diagrams-schematics-wiring diagrams; cabling; power supplies; test equipment and measurements; safety precautions; mathematics and formulas; electronic circuits; series and parallel; amplifiers; interfacing of electronics products, digital concepts and circuitry; computer electronics; computer applications; audio & video systems; optical electronics; basic telecommunications; and technician work procedures.
Through a partnership with ETA, the Student Electronics Technician is administered by NOCTI. Please visit www.nocti.org for information on taking the SET as well as costs for the exam and optional hands-on component.
Additional Information
- Optional Hands-On Assessment
- Basic Electronics Fact Sheet
- ACCREDITED by the International Certification Accreditation Council (ICAC)
