Electronics Installer | Hawkeye Community College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

TroubleshootingRepairingCritical ThinkingOperations MonitoringActive ListeningEquipment MaintenanceInstallationComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

MechanicalComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsEnglish Language

Abilities

Arm-Hand SteadinessFinger DexterityNear VisionVisual Color DiscriminationProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningVisualizationExtent FlexibilityOral ComprehensionInductive Reasoning

Tasks

Install equipment and accessories, such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, a
Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual
Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures and equipment, using electric drills and routers.

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareData base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareInternet browser softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Adjustable widemouth pliersCarpet knivesCircuit testersClip and staple pullersDesktop computersDoor panel fastener removal toolsFlat blade screwdriversGlue gunsHammersHeat gunsMultimetersNotebook computersOffset screwdriversOscilloscopesPanel tools

Work Values

SupportIndependenceRelationshipsAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium49-2096.00	Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Stereo, navigation, and communication systems — install independently and configure to vehicle-specific wiring harnesses with minimal oversight in a production shop environment.
Oscilloscopes and digital voltmeters — operate routinely to test and diagnose electronic circuits, identifying signal faults and voltage irregularities in vehicle audio and security systems.
Speaker cables and electrical wiring runs — plan and execute through door panels, pillars, and trunk spaces following best-practice routing standards in a dealership service center.
Wire splicing and soldering techniques — apply without supervision to repair damaged harnesses and connect aftermarket components to OEM wiring in motor vehicles.
Diagnostic trouble codes and electronic system data — retrieve and interpret using vehicle-specific scan tools to narrow down malfunctions in navigation or communication modules.
Customer complaints and malfunction descriptions — analyze through structured questioning to translate reported symptoms into a focused diagnostic plan for electronic equipment repair.
Security and alarm system components — program and test after installation, verifying proper trigger responses and remote functionality in a specialty automotive shop.
Sound-absorbing materials and interior trim — select appropriate materials and refit door panels and carpeting to factory tolerance after completing equipment installations.
Time and workflow management — schedule multiple installation or repair jobs efficiently, meeting customer deadlines in a busy vehicle electronics service environment.
Service records and repair documentation — maintain accurately in shop management software to track parts used, labor hours, and diagnostic findings across assigned work orders.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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