<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Basic Electronics program combines instructional study with hands-on practices to help develop technical and problem-solving skills needed for many careers in the electronics field. The program starts with introductory and fundamental lessons in electrical and electronic concepts, supplies, lab equipment, and basic electronic components. More advanced topics address integrated circuits, digital electronics, analog equipment, computers, digital circuits, transistors, and audio systems. In addition to required lesson books and study guides, Ashworth College provides students of this program with time management and career guides, a digital multimeter, soldering supplies, and electronic components for use in practice exercises. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>No academic or professional prerequisites apply to students seeking to enter the Career Diploma in Basic Electronics program. Applicants to Ashworth College's programs should be 17 years of age or older. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The curriculum of Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Basic Electronics program is presented in 17 comprehensive online lessons. Each lesson contains a review, an introductory note, and vocabulary guide in addition to reading assignments, practice exercises, and an online, open-book exam. This program can be completed in less than six months. </p> <p><u>Basic Electronics Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Lesson Number</th><th>Lesson Name</th></tr> <tr><td>1</td><td>Getting Started in Electronics</td></tr> <tr><td>2</td><td>Basic Electrical Concepts</td></tr> <tr><td>3</td><td>Alternating Current and Transformers</td></tr> <tr><td>4</td><td>Diodes and Rectification</td></tr> <tr><td>5</td><td>Capacitors and DC Filtering</td></tr> <tr><td>6</td><td>Transistors and Voltage Regulation</td></tr> <tr><td>7</td><td>Speical-Purpose Diodes and Opto-Electronic Devices</td></tr> <tr><td>8</td><td>Audio Amplification</td></tr> <tr><td>9</td><td> Power Control Devices and Circuits</td></tr> <tr><td>10</td><td>Field-Effect Transistors (FET) and Batteries</td></tr> <tr><td>11</td><td>Integrated Circuits</td></tr> <tr><td>12</td><td>Digital Electronics and Computers</td></tr> <tr><td>13</td><td>Resonance and IC Filters</td></tr> <tr><td>14</td><td>Diagnosing Analog and Audio Circuits</td></tr> <tr><td>15</td><td>In-Circuit Discrete Semi-Conductor and Troubleshooting</td></tr> <tr><td>16</td><td>AM, FM, TV and RF Troubleshooting Techniques</td></tr> <tr><td>17</td><td>Diagnosing Pulse and Digital Circuits</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>As a graduate of Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Basic Electronics program, you could seek entry-level positions in electronics manufacturing, installation, or repair. You might be responsible for troubleshooting or installing telecommunications equipment, car audio or alarm systems, audio equipment, or electronic cables. Positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Sound recording engineer </li><li>Electronic bench tester </li><li>Security alarm installer </li><li>Lighting technician </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Though completion of the Career Diploma in Basic Electronics program could prepare you to begin in this field, you might choose to expand your knowledge or enhance your skills by pursuing a 2-year degree. An associate's degree could help you advance in your career. </p> <p>Associate's degrees you could pursue include, but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Associate of Science in Electronics Technology </li><li>Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Engineering </li><li>Associate of Science in Electronics and Computer Engineering</li></ul>