Audio Visual Installation Technology

Overview

  • Delivery: Evening Classes
  • Start: Fall Semester, Full-Time (Fall: 2010-2011)
  • Location: Rosemount Campus

Outcomes

Gainful Employment Reports

 

Major Description

This program brings together previously separate audio visual technologies and systems in home and commercial settings, including integrated controls, computer/home networks, communications, lighting and energy management, entertainment, security, health and safety. Professional AVIT technicians merge various skill sets and abilities, including computer networking, audio/video, HVAC, home security, appliances and structural wiring in contrast with service specialists who possess skills in one particular area.

Work Environment

InfoComm International reports that the audio-visual technology industry is "one of the fastest-growing, most dynamic industries in the world" with North American products and services exceeding $25 billion per year and nationwide job growth for AV equipment technicians approaching 25 percent through 2016.

Potential Job Titles

  • Audio Installer
  • Audio Video Mechanic
  • Electronic Sales and Service Technician
  • Video System Repairer
  • Stereo Equipment Installer

Salary Data

  • Average Wage: $18.13
  • Top Earners: $27.03

Academic Advisors

Dean

  • Mike Opp
    Dean of Transportation and Technical Careers

Instructors

TBD 651-423-xxxx TBD@dctc.edu BIO Blog

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Outcomes

First Year
Course# Course Title Credits
AVIT1100 The Audio Visual Electronics Essentials 3
AVIT1110 AV Industry Essentials 3
AVIT1120 Audio Video Concepts 4
AVIT1130 Media System Construction/Installation I 4
AVIT1140 Media System Networking 3
AVIT1200 Home Integration/Security 3
AVIT1210 Media System Code, Safety, and Plans 3
AVIT1220 Media System Construction/Installation II 4
AVIT1230 System Design 2
AVIT2970 Internship 1
  General Education (Goal #7) 6
  Total Credits 36
     
Total Program Credits 36