ETA Basic Electronics Certifications
The Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) is designed for encompassing the basic electronics theory and applications used in all electronics disciplines including electrical theory, test equipment, circuits, telecommunications basics, and work procedures. By doing so, the Associate is the foundation for ETA’s journeyman, senior, and master specialty, and master certification programs. The CETa is designed for technicians having less than two years’ experience or training in electronics. The CETa also has an optional hands-on component that can be used as a part of the training process and will be noted upon completion and passing of the CETa examination. Once a technician has completed the four year term, they should specialize and take a Journeyman option.
The Associate exam is HALF PRICE if taken with a Journeyman certification at the same time!
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 must fill out the rollover form, and 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. CETa rollovers are $65.
Featured Study Material
- Additional study materials are listed at the end of each ETA competency.
The 6th edition of The Associate CET Study Guide features 22 chapters authored by 16 practicing technicians and instructors from around the world, as well as a practice exam and test site locator access. Topics range from Electronic Components, AC and DC Circuits, Microprocessors, Transmitters, and essential skills every Certified Electronics Technician needs such as Record Keeping and Technical Writing. Each chapter is followed by a practice quiz and the entire guide is covered in a final practice examination, which will further prepare an individual for the CETa examination.
Additional Information
- Optional Hands-On Practicals
- Download the Common Formulas Sheet (Can be used during the CETa exam)
- Purchase the Associate CET Study Guide (with 2nd edition 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.*
- Basic Electronics Fact Sheet
- ACCREDITED by the International Certification Accreditation Council (ICAC)
*Does not apply to FCC exams. Retakes must be completed within one year of the first exam session.
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 Basic Systems Technician (BST) stand-alone certification is for individuals trained in the basic foundational levels of electronics used in troubleshooting systems and their functions without the need for component circuit analysis. The intent is to introduce a foundation of skills (in a wide variety of electronic industries) needed by technical personnel to advance their competency and efficiency with their work endeavor. If not specifically stated, the most recent technical standard revision is referenced. The BST is a foundational electronics systems certification and the next concentration up in knowledge is the Associate CET.
Additional Information
- Download the Common Formulas Sheet (Can be used during the BST exam)
- Purchase the Associate CET Study Guide (with 2nd edition 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.*
- ACCREDITED by the International Certification Accreditation Council (ICAC)
*Does not apply to FCC exams. Retakes must be completed within one year of the first exam session.
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). Hands-on skills exam components are available. 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 Basics (EM1)
- AC Basics (EM2)
- Analog Basics (EM3)
- Digital Basics (EM4)
- Comprehensive (EM5)
Additional Information
- Download the Common Formulas Sheet (Can be used during the EM1-5 exams) FREE retake! ETA allows one free retake with all ETA certification exams after a 30-day waiting period.*
- Basic Electronics Fact Sheet
- ACCREDITED by the International Certification Accreditation Council (ICAC)
*Does not apply to FCC exams. Retakes must be completed within one year of the first exam session.
The Student Electronics Technician is for high school and post-secondary programs that offer training in basic electronic applications, and is ETA’s most basic electronics certification. The SET can be used for program assessment as well. The SET also has an optional hands-on component that can be used as a part of the training process and will be noted upon completion and passing of the SET examination.
Through a partnership with ETA, the Student Electronics Technician certification exam is also available through 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
- Download the Common Formulas Sheet (Can be used during the SET exam)
- FREE retake! ETA allows one free retake with all ETA certification exams after a 30-day waiting period.*
- Basic Electronics Fact Sheet
*Does not apply to FCC exams. Retakes must be completed within one year of the first exam session.
