Electronic Media Technology - Certificate | University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

RepairingQuality Control AnalysisTroubleshootingComplex Problem SolvingInstallationEquipment MaintenanceSpeakingJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceTelecommunicationsMechanicalEnglish Language

Abilities

Finger DexterityNear VisionProblem SensitivityVisualizationOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingManual DexterityFar VisionVisual Color Discrimination

Tasks

Install, service, and repair electronic equipment or instruments such as televisions, radios, and vi
Calibrate and test equipment, and locate circuit and component faults, using hand and power tools an
Confer with customers to determine the nature of problems or to explain repairs.

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareMobile location based services softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareWord processing software

Tools

Adjustable hand wrenchesBox cuttersCable flaring toolsCable pulling toolsCable ringersCable stripping toolsCoaxial cable strippersCordless drillsDigital multimetersDigital still camerasDrywall sawsFlat head screwdriversGas soldering ironsHex key setsHigh-leverage cutters

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition

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: medium49-2097.00	Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers	title_inference	$50,620 median$82,150 top	+6.91%	160

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

Complex audiovisual system faults — diagnose and resolve autonomously across televisions, radios, and integrated rack-mount systems in both residential and commercial environments.
Advanced measuring instruments including oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers — apply across the full diagnostic workflow to characterize intermittent and non-routine electronic failures.
Full-scope speaker system installations — plan, mount, wire, and fine-tune to consoles and signal processors according to client specifications without supervisory review.
Non-standard circuit and component failures — identify root causes by cross-referencing engineering drawings, service manuals, and proprietary technical databases on unfamiliar equipment models.
Customer consultations on complex repair outcomes — lead technical discussions that translate findings and recommendations into clear, actionable guidance for non-technical end users.
Equipment tuning and signal optimization — execute across diverse audiovisual configurations to achieve optimum reception and performance aligned with engineering specifications and client requirements.
Major repair decisions — exercise independent judgment to determine whether units require bench repair or in-home service, balancing cost, time, and customer impact.
Analytical or scientific diagnostic software — utilize proficiently to model and verify electronic behavior, supporting resolution of high-complexity audiovisual system problems.
Technical documentation packages — produce detailed repair reports and service histories using office suite software to support warranty claims, audits, and repeat-service analysis.
Peer technicians and apprentices — mentor informally during day-to-day repair operations, sharing troubleshooting strategies and safe work practices without formal supervisory authority.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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