Wake Tech East, the college's ninth location, opens with a College Showcase and Community Celebration, featuring tours of the facilities, food trucks, music and more. Come join in the fun, starting at 5:30 p.m., at 5401 Rolesville Road in Wendell.
This certificate program focuses on the National Electrical Code as is applies to industrial installations, including hazardous locations and installing rigid conduit. It is the third tier in available wiring certificates.
Students will also work with transformers and programmable logic controllers used in the industry as part of this certificate.
NOTE: Students must complete the second-tier Commercial Wiring certificate before starting this certificate.
Overall, the Electrical Systems Technology curriculum provides training for individuals interested in installing and maintaining electrical systems in residential, commercial and industrial facilities.
The curriculum is based on the assumption that a student has no prior knowledge or experience in electricity or electronics. Faculty are licensed electricians and bring a rich and diverse set of field experiences to the classroom, adding to the educational experience for students.
Scholarships are available for qualified individuals.