College Closed Friday

Wake Tech is closed Friday in observance of Good Friday. Prospective students can still apply online, and current and new students can register for Summer and Fall classes. The college will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday.

Academic Divisions

Engineering, Technologies & Skilled Trades

Wake Tech Apprenticeship logoThe Engineering, Technologies & Skilled Trades Division provides hands-on instruction in more than a dozen disciplines:

  • Engineering
  • Design
  • Skilled trades
  • Construction

It also offers an Associate in Engineering option for pursuing a four-year degree in engineering.

 

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Get hands-on instruction in engineering, design, skilled trades and construction, with an Associate in Engineering option to pursue a four-year degree in engineering.

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology
Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to work with residential and light-commercial heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration systems.
Architectural Technology
Become prepared to help architects, engineers and construction professionals develop plans and related documentation for residential and commercial projects.
Associate in Engineering
Get a solid general education foundation to pursue a four-year degree in such disciplines as engineering, computer science or professional programs.
Building Automation Technology
Learn how to make buildings as energy efficient as possible. The resulting energy savings has both environmental impacts and national security implications.
Civil Engineering Technology
Learn how to apply relevant engineering theory to carry out planning and supervisory tasks in construction.
Construction Management Technology
Get trained to take on project management or related positions in the construction industry.
Electrical Systems Technology
Learn how to install and maintain electrical systems found in residential, commercial and industrial facilities.
Electronics Engineering Technology
Get the knowledge and skills to design, build, install, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify electronic components, equipment and systems.
Facility Maintenance Technology
Learn how to repair and maintain electrical and mechanical systems and physical structures of commercial and industrial buildings.
Geomatics Technology (Surveying)
Get trained in the many areas of surveying, from land, route and construction surveying to photogrammetry and mapping to global positioning systems and geographical information systems.
Interior Design
Prepare yourself for a variety of job opportunities in both residential and non-residential interior design.
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Learn applied mechanics, manufacturing methods and processes, computer usage, computer-aided drafting, mathematics and physics
Plumbing
Acquire the basic skills to assist with the installation and repair of plumbing systems in residential and small commercial buildings.
Welding Technology
Gain a sound understanding of the science, technology and applications essential to work in the welding and metal industry.

Professional licensure

All Wake Tech academic programs that are designed to lead to professional licenses are tied to North Carolina or national certifications. If you intend to pursue professional licenses outside North Carolina once you have completed your academic program at Wake Tech, please refer to the Professional Licensure section of the college's distance education authorization page for additional information.