Specialty Electronics programs

Specialty Electronics programs at Valencia College.

Become part of a workforce prepared to meet the demands of electronics manufacturing, aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and other advanced technology industries. You’ll be trained in industry-recognized standards, quality assurance practices, precision assembly techniques and workmanship requirements that support reliable product performance.

Our Accelerated Skills Training programs are short-term, lasting only weeks. You can earn industry-recognized certifications at Valencia, and our degree options include Associate in Science (A.S.) and Bachelor in Science (B.S.) degrees.

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Accelerated Skills Training

Accelerated Skills Training programs focus on intensive, hands-on training designed to prepare you for a high-demand, higher-wage career in just weeks.

  • Electronic Manufacturing Assembly (EMA)
  • Electronic Board Assembly (EBA)

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Certifications and recertifications

Whether you’re a recent EMA or EBA program graduate, or you’re a technician working in the field, you can earn industry-recognized certifications or recertify to stay current. These certifications include:

  • IPC J-STD-001 (Soldering)
  • IPC J-STD-001 Space Addendum (J-STD-001S)
  • IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies)
  • IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies)
  • IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space Addendum (EMA completion required)
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Associate Degree Program

This program is designed to produce highly skilled technicians to work in the design, production, operation and servicing of electronics, optics, photonics, lasers, telecommunication and wireless systems and equipment.

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Prepare for an advanced career in electrical engineering or computer engineering. Our program incorporates the same state-of-the-art equipment found in the research and development departments of major companies.

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