Casino Gaming Machine Repair Technician - Erie Community College

Casino Gaming Machine Repair Technician from Erie Community College is a Campus Certificate Electrical Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Program Description With the sudden dramatic expansion of casino gaming machines locally and simultaneous technological change in the industry, a serious void exists in educational opportunities to prepare for work involving repair of the equipment on which revenue depends. Erie Community College intends to assist the industry locally by creating a recognized course of study as well as assist job seekers in qualifying for positions. This program is designed to provide education and training in the repair and maintenance of casino gaming machines. Its purpose is to prepare individuals for jobs as technicians who will service this sophisticated electronic equipment in the gaming industry. Students may include persons new to the industry, as well as employees already in the industry who may wish to upgrade their skills. Individuals already working as electronic technicians may wish to add a new skill set. Moreover, it will make possible another career alternative for students in the Computer Repair Technology program. The design of the program recognizes that the CGM Repair Technician is essentially a computer repair technician and builds upon the courses comprising the first year of Computer Repair Technology. Then it adds the missing elements in an additional CGM System Maintenance course. It is a 22-credit hour program, designed for full- or part-time study -- 2 semesters full-time or 3 semesters part-time. The first half of the curriculum includes mathematics, recognition of components, circuit testing, and safety issues. The second half deals with advanced electronic skills, computer logic, and microprocessors. Electronic troubleshooting is featured in the new course. View more details on Erie Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Electrical Engineering courses.