Skill Certifications

Targeted workforce training

Central Piedmont Community College

Electrical Engineering Technology Certificate with a Specialization in Integrated Systems Technology
C40180-C4)

This certificate is designed for students in the following situations:

  • interested in pursuing a degree in the Computer, Electrical, Electronics and/or Mechanical Engineering Technology programs, but must first complete developmental mathematics courses before entering the program curriculum
  • pursuing other programs, but wish to gain basic knowledge and skills in electromechanical systems
  • working in industry and want to gain or enhance skills in electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
  • uncertain which programs or fields to pursue, but enjoy working with their hands and are interested in technology

Admissions:

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required
  • ourses may have prerequisites or corequisites; check the Course Descriptions section for details

Contact Info: The Electrical Engineering Technology program is in the Engineering Technology Division. For more information, call 704-330-6479.

Machining Technology Certificate with a Specialization in CNC Programming and Operations
(C50300-C1)

This certificate provides study in CNC programming and machining operations. Coursework includes manual programming, set-up and operation, and provides in-depth study in both 2-D and 3-D Graphics programming.

Coursework will apply toward the Machining Technology AAS degree program.

Award: A certificate is awarded in CNC Programming and Operations upon completion of this program.

Contact Info: The Machining Technology Program is in the Engineering Technologies Division. For more information, call 704-330-6608.

Machining Technology Certificate with a Specialization in Fundamentals of Machine Tools Certificate
(C50300-C2)

This certificate provides the graduate with enhanced skills in the set up and operation of conventional machine tools. Course work will apply toward the Machining Technology AAS Degree Program.

Award: A certificate is awarded in Fundamental of Machine Tools by the College upon completion of this program.

Contact Info: The Machining Technology Program is in the Engineering Technologies Division. For more information, call 704-330-6608.

Machining Technology Certificate with a Specialization in Basic Machining Skills (C50300-C3)

This certificate enables the graduate to enter the machining profession on an entry-level. This program will include basic hands-on activities on equipment commonly used in industry. Coursework will apply toward the Machining Technology AAS Degree Program.

Award: A certificate is awarded in Basic Machining Skills by the College upon completion of this program.

Contact Info: The Machining Technology Program is in the Engineering Technologies Division. For more information, call 704-330-6608.

Machining Technology Certificate with a Specialization in Motorsports Machining Certificate I
(C50300-C4)

This certificate provides the graduate with basic skills in the set-up and operation of conventional and computer numerical control machine tools used in the Motorsports machining labs.

Award: A certificate is awarded in Motorsports Machining by the College upon completion of the program.

Contact Info: The Machining Technology Program is in the Engineering Technologies Division. For more information, call 704-330-6608.

Mechanical Drafting Technology Certificate with a Specialization in Mechanical CAD Operations
(C50340-C1)

This certificate provides for study in the use of CAD software as a drafting tool. Coursework includes manual drafting, advanced training using CAD to produce 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional drawings, and dimensioning and tolerancing techniques. Coursework will apply toward the Mechanical Drafting Technology diploma program.

Award: A Certificate is awarded in Mechanical CAD Operations upon completion of this program.

Contact Info: The Mechanical Drafting Program is in the Engineering Technologies Division. For more information, call 704-330-6553.

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