Electronic technician courses offer an introduction to the ever-widening field of electronics. Electronic technician training makes this an excellent choice for potential career-changers. Since courses range from basic to advanced, you can find your level and progress at your own pace. Electricians, or electronic repair technicians, install, maintain, and repair wiring, electrical equipment, and fixtures. Training is usually on the job. Electronic technicians go one step further than electricians by constructing, repairing, testing, installing, modifying, operating, diagnosing, and even designing electronic equipment and machinery. Electronic technicians usually work under electronic engineers, scientists, or telecommunications experts and there is room for progression into these areas by means of further courses. While we'll always need electricians, there is far more potential for career progression through electronics technician courses.

Basic electronic technician courses usually cover the following topics: Definition of electricity; Introduction to electronics; Conductors, insulators and batteries; Magnetism and electromagnetism; Fiber optic and optoelectronic components. Make sure you find an accredited electronic technician course offering certification. Salaries in electronics reflect your level of training. Well-trained electronic engineers can enjoy an excellent salary, so consider pursuing additional electronic technician courses such as degrees. Electronics is integral to information technology, telecommunications, and aeronautics. Electronic technicians who complete courses in computers and aeronautics will find job growth of 6% by 2010.