Navy COOL Snapshot - Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)

Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)

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)

The following Navy Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:

Personnel Category	Occupation	Occupation Type	Related As	Navy$	Gap Analysis	LaDR
Enlisted	AE-Aviation Electrician's Mate	Rating	Most	Navy Bucks	Gap Analysis	E3 Pay Grade
Enlisted	AME-Aviation Structural Mechanic, Safety Equipment	Rating	Other
Enlisted	AO-Aviation Ordnanceman	Rating	Some	Navy Bucks		E2 Pay Grade
Enlisted	AS-Aviation Support Equipmentman	Rating	Other
Enlisted	AT-Aviation Electronics Technician	Rating	Most	Navy Bucks	Gap Analysis	E3 Pay Grade
Enlisted	AWV-Naval Aircrewmen Avionics	Rating	Most	Navy Bucks		E3 Pay Grade
Enlisted	CTM-Cryptologic Technician Maintenance	Rating	Most	Navy Bucks	Gap Analysis	E4 Pay Grade
Enlisted	CTR-Cryptologic Technician Collection	Rating	Other
Enlisted	CTT-Cryptologic Technician Technical	Rating	Some	Navy Bucks	Gap Analysis	E4 Pay Grade
Enlisted	EMN-Electricians Mate, Nuclear Power	Rating	Some	Navy Bucks		E5 Pay Grade
Enlisted	EOD-Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician	Rating	Other
Enlisted	ET-Electronics Technician	Rating	Some	Navy Bucks		E4 Pay Grade
Enlisted	ETN-Electronics Technician, Nuclear Power	Rating	Most	Navy Bucks	Gap Analysis	E5 Pay Grade
Enlisted	ETR-Electronics Technician, Submarine, Communications	Rating	Other
Enlisted	ETV-Electronics Technician, Submarine, Navigation	Rating	Most	Navy Bucks	Gap Analysis	E4 Pay Grade
Enlisted	FCA-Fire Controlman (AEGIS)	Rating	Some	Navy Bucks		E6 Pay Grade
Enlisted	FC-Fire Controlman	Rating	Some	Navy Bucks	Gap Analysis	E6 Pay Grade
Enlisted	FT-Fire Control Technician	Rating	Most	Navy Bucks	Gap Analysis	E5 Pay Grade
Enlisted	GSE-Gas Turbine System Technician Electrical	Rating	Most	Navy Bucks	Gap Analysis	E4 Pay Grade
Enlisted	HM - Biomedical Equipment Technician	Job	Some	Navy Bucks		E4 Pay Grade
Enlisted	HM-Hospital Corpsman	Rating	Some	Navy Bucks		E4 Pay Grade
Enlisted	IC-Interior Communications Electrician	Rating	Most	Navy Bucks	Gap Analysis	E5 Pay Grade
Enlisted	IT-Information Systems Technician	Rating	Other
Enlisted	ITS-Information Systems Technician Submarines	Rating	Other
Enlisted	MT-Missile Technician	Rating	Some	Navy Bucks		E5 Pay Grade
Enlisted	SB-Special Warfare Boat Operator	Rating	Some	Navy Bucks		E4 Pay Grade
Enlisted	STS-Sonar Technician Submarine	Rating	Some	Navy Bucks		E5 Pay Grade
Enlisted	TSCE - Total Shipboard Computing Environment	Out of Rate Assignment	Other
Enlisted	UAV - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot/Maintainer	Out of Rate Assignment	Most	Navy Bucks
Officer	618X - Electronics Specialty LDO	Designator	Most	Navy Bucks
Officer	623X - Engineering/Repair Specialty LDO	Designator	Other
Officer	629X - Communications Specialty (Submarine) LDO	Designator	Other
Officer	718X - Electronics Technician (Surface) CWO	Designator	Most	Navy Bucks
Officer	733X - Aviation Maintenance CWO	Designator	Most	Navy Bucks

The following civilian occupations are related to this credential:

	Civilian Job	Job Family	Bright Outlook	Registered Apprenticeship	Local Salary Info
	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	Architecture and Engineering			find local salary

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

Continuing Education
Exam
Continuing Education OR Exam
Fee
Other

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
- ETA-I Accredited Course Approval Programs

An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.

Testing Information

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.

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:
- Contact ExamRoom.AI

RECERTIFICATION

Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)

Renewal Period: 4 years

The Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) credential has the following recertification information:

The Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) is renewable every four years. Certification holders must earn ten continuing education credits per year, for a total of 40 hours over the term of the certification and submit annually to receive credit; certification holders must also provide employer verification of work in an applicable field.

Detailed information related to the recertification process, associated fees and forms can be obtained on the ETA-I website.