These Engineering classes are designed for those just entering (or thinking about entering) the field of broadcast engineering and covers the basics. The Training Center has plenty of test equipment set up and are given a printed work book binder to keep.  At the end of the week, students have the option to take the entry level Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) Certification exam (encouraged but not required). 

 

You cannot create Chief Engineers with just one five-day course. These classes are designed for those just getting into the broadcast engineering business and offer a basic overview of how radio or TV broadcast systems work. The VAB is willing to invest to send Vermonters to this class and test for the SBE certification in hopes it will “kickstart” their broadcast engineering education so they can be hired as assistant engineers and eventually take over for current engineers getting ready to retire.

 

Maybe you are a DJ or an MMJ but would like to make the switch to a behind the scenes job? Maybe you are a Program or Operations Director and have found your job requires you to know more about basic engineering than you thought? Maybe you know a High School, Trade School or College student who you think has the right mindset and potential to make broadcast engineering their career? If so, we’d like to know! Click the button below to apply and tell us you would like to be considered for one of the scholarships, which includes airfare, hotel, ground transportation and the SBE exam fee (the class itself is offered for free courtesy of the ABA!).

If you have any questions, email vab@vab.org or call 802-233-0296.