Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)
Credential: Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)
Credentialing Agency: Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)
Renewal Period: 4 years
The Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I), Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) is an entry-level certification for technicians who have less than two years of experience or training in electronics. Associate Electronics Technicians demonstrate knowledge of basic electronic theory and applications used in all electronic disciplines including circuits, test equipment, electrical theory, work procedures and telecommunications fundamentals. The CETa is the foundation for ETA’s journeyman, senior, and master specialty, and master certification programs. CETa applicants must meet the experience or training requirement and pass a written exam. An optional practical exam is offered.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 2 years
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
Exam Administration (View Details)
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 4 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)
5 Depot Street
Greencastle, IN 46135
Phone: (800) 288-3824
Fax: (765) 653-4287
Email: eta@eta-i.org
Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Applicant must have two years or less of experience or trade school training in electronics.
Written Exam
- Safety Precautions
- Electrical Theory
- Electronic Components
- Electronic Circuits: Series and Parallel
- Soldering - De-soldering Tools
- Block Diagrams - Schematics - Wiring Diagrams
- Cabling
- Test Equipment and Measurements
- Mathematics and Formulas
- Power Supplies
- Amplifiers
- Interfacing of Electronic Products
- Digital Concepts and Circuitry
- Computer Electronics
- Computer Applications
- Audio and Video Systems
- Optical Electronics
- Radio Communications Technology
- Telecommunications Basics
- Technician Work Procedures
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) examination:
- Best Sources
- General References
- Related Courses
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Testing Information
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Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
For more information on the Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) testing process, visit the agency website.
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Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:
ExamRoom.AI
The test centers are located in the U.S.
To find out more, use the following links on the ExamRoom.AI website:
RECERTIFICATION
Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)
Renewal Period: 4 years