ERA technicians are employed in a variety of careers and are vital to many high technology industries. Graduates have found employment in positions within the computer industry, audio and pro-audio industry, test equipment manufacturing and calibration, automation and motor control, and the computer networking segment of the electronics industry.

ERA Education Plan

Second Year
Fall Quarter	ERA 117 Advanced AC/DC Electronics - 4 credits ERA 170 Solid State Electronics - 4 credits  MEC 270 Industrial Robotics - 5 credits ERA 212 Digital Electronics - 4 credits
Winter Quarter	ERA 230 Robotic Controllers - 4 credits ERA 240 Amplifiers - 5 credits MEC 260 Allen Bradley PLCs - 5 credits
Spring Quarter	ERA 235 Communication Sytems - 3 credits ERA 276 Robotics Capstone - 3 credits MEC 220 Sensors & Instruments - 5 credits

 

* Course can be taken during summer quarter

** Suggested for AAS ERA students

***ERA Program Electives - TRDS 150, TRDS 160, ERA 119

Centralia College offers two similar programs - Energy Technology and Mechatronics.

Energy Technology

The Energy Technology program offers training in traditional sources of power generation as well as renewable energy and energy efficiency. 

Mechatronics

Mechatronics exposes students to computer operation, networking and repair; mechanical and hydraulic system design and maintenance; industrial robotic programming and simulation; Allen Bradley and Siemens control system programming; and electronics troubleshooting, instrumentation, and repair.