Mitchell Community College

Relevant Degree Programs

In addition to the programs and classes listed below, check out our Skill Certification section for additional training options.



Main Campus
500 West Broad Street
Statesville, NC 28677-5264
704-878-3200

Continuing Education Campus
701 West Front Street
Statesville, NC 28677-5644
704-878-3220

Advanced Integrated Manufacturing Systems Laboratory

The AIMS Lab will provide the skills necessary for successful industrial maintenance and technical support / design personnel either employed or seeking employment within the manufacturing sector in Iredell County. The AIMS Lab is an industrial laboratory dedicated to the education of individuals and groups in the following disciplines:

  • Hydraulics and Pneumatics
  • Programmable Logic Controller, Computer and Embedded Control Systems Programming and Troubleshooting
  • Electrical Power Distribution and Electromechanical Systems
  • Process Instrumentation and Industrial Networking Systems
  • Mechanical Drive, Motor Control and Systems Integration
  • Electrical Installation and Maintenance

In addition to stand alone courses, the AIMS Lab serves to enhance the equipment capacity for existing technical curriculum programs to be used by credit and non-credit students. For information contact Lee Troutman, AIMS Lab Coordinator at 704-878-3327.

Programs

Electronics Engineering Technology
A.A.S. Degree
Diploma Program
Certificate Programs

Curriculum Description:
The Electronics Engineering Technology curriculum prepares individuals to become technicians who design, build, install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic components, equipment, and systems such as industrial/computer controls, manufacturing systems, communication systems, and power electronic systems.

A broad-based core of courses, including basic electricity, solid-state fundamentals, digital concepts, and microprocessors, ensures the student will develop the skills necessary to perform entry-level tasks. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s ability to analyze and troubleshoot electronic systems.

Graduates should qualify for employment as engineering assistants or electronic technicians with job titles such as electronics engineering technician, field service technician, instrumentation technician, maintenance technician, electronic tester, electronic systems integrator, bench technician, and production control technician.

Mechanical Engineering Technology
A.A.S. Degree
Certificate Programs

Curriculum Description:
The Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment as technicians in the diversified mechanical and manufacturing engineering fields. Mechanical Engineering technicians assist in design, development, testing, process design and improvement, and troubleshooting and repair of engineered systems.

Emphasis is placed on the integration of theory and hands-on application of engineering principles. In addition to course work in engineering graphics, engineering fundamentals, materials and manufacturing processes, mathematics, and physics, students will study computer applications, critical thinking, planning and problem solving, and oral and written communications.

Graduates of the curriculum will find employment opportunities in the manufacturing or service sectors of engineering technology. Engineering technicians may obtain professional certification by application to organizations such as ASQC, SME, and NICET.

Electrical/Electronics Technology
Diploma Program [D35220]
Certificate Program [C35220E]

Curriculum Description:
The Electrical/Electronics Technology curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities.

Course work, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, electronics, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, applications of the National Electric Code, and other subjects as local needs require.

Graduates should qualify for a variety of jobs in the electrical/electronics field as an on-the-job trainee or apprentice assisting in the layout, installation, and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems. The diploma option requires that some courses be taken during the day. The certificate option will be offered evenings-only.

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