A/C, Heating & Refrigeration Technology
Homes and businesses depend on some form of essential heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. And equipment requires skilled technicians.
Manufacturing, Transportation and Construction Career Pathway
Architectural design, construction technology, aviation studies and design, welding, air conditioning repairs, and automotive repair are some of the areas of interest that you can find in this category. Advanced manufacturing and construction industry jobs await graduates of the MTC Career Pathway.
Following are the available programs of study related to the Manufacturing, Transportation, and Construction Career Pathway:
Aerospace Manufacturing Technology
Learn to build and repair aircraft structures using sheet metal and composite materials. Then learn how to operate manufacturing machinery, as well as set up and improve modern production systems.
Architectural Technology
You will learn foundational and advanced knowledge needed to create conceptual building plans, project contract drawings, and documents using the latest design software and technology.
Automotive Systems Technology
This program uses state-of-the-art equipment to get you ready to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles and auto systems such as brakes, suspension, steering, and more.
Aviation Electronics (Avionics) Technology
You will learn installation, inspection, testing, adjusting, or repairing aviation electronics, such as navigation equipment and flight management and control systems.
Aviation Management
Learn to run operations at airports, airlines, or other aviation businesses with knowledge of flight concepts and terminology about meteorology, aircraft systems, airline operations, and flight safety practices.
Aviation Systems Technology
Get prepared for aviation and aviation-related careers with commercial airlines, general aviation operations, the aerospace industry, the military, or state and federal aviation organizations.
Career Pilot
Coursework includes fundamentals of flight, aerodynamics, aircraft performance, meteorology, navigation, aviation management, and instrument and commercial ground training.
Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology
Learn the construction of automobile bodies and techniques for autobody repairing and refinishing, including MIG welding, plastics and adhesives, and a variety of paints and finishes.
Computer Integrated Machining
Coursework includes manual machining, computer applications, engineering design, computer-aided drafting and machining, blueprint interpretation, and more.
Construction Management Technology
This program prepares students to supervise, manage, and inspect construction sites, buildings, and associated facilities.
Electrical Systems Technology
Coursework, most of which is hands-on, will include AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers (PLC), industrial motor controls, code rules, and other subjects.
Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Students are taught the application of principles from math, natural sciences, technology, and applied processes as part of the NC Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education Program (FAME).
Supply Chain Management
This program focuses on operations management, transportation, warehousing, purchasing, and international trade using industry-related equipment and software.
Turfgrass Management Technology
Learn the skills required for a career as a golf course superintendent, sports turf manager, landscape manager, director of grounds maintenance, sod production supervisor, head groundskeeper, and more.
Diplomas
Aerospace Manufacturing Technology
Coursework includes production procedures, quality assurance, workplace safety, aerospace standards, and aircraft structures assembly and repair.
Aviation Electronics (Avionics) Technology
Learn general aviation maintenance, sheet metal, airframe systems, electrical systems, wiring, navigation equipment, flight management and control systems, and testing and troubleshooting.
Carpentry
This program focuses on sustainable building and design, print reading, building codes, estimating, construction materials and methods, and more.
Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology
Skills taught include repairing medium to heavy-duty diesel engines and components, drive-train, suspension, steering, brakes, electronic systems, safety and environmental compliance, and more.
Welding Technology
Discover skills including making welds on steel plates and pipes with proper setup and safe operation, identifying metals and reading drawings, practicing safety in the workplace, and more.
Certificates
Aerospace Manufacturing Technology
Learn to manufacture sheet metal aerostructures, repair sheet metal airframe components, read and interpret aircraft drawings, and understand the system standards for the aerospace industry.
Aviation Electronics (Avionics) Technology
In this two-part certificate, you'll learn to repair aircraft electronic systems, install and test avionics communication systems, and interpret aircraft service records, manufacturers' manuals, schematics, and directives.
Aviation Management
Option A covers management principles, aircraft systems, and basic flight operations. Option B covers aviation operations management, flight safety principles, supply chain management, and aircraft structures.
Aviation Systems Technology
For this certificate, you will train to be an FAA-approved aircraft mechanic with airframe and/or powerplant ratings, servicing and repairing aircraft systems.
Career Pilot
Students will learn how to communicate effectively, employ scientific and aerodynamic principles to safely and efficiently operate and aircraft. Flight training done separately.
Plumbing
Learn installation and repairs of plumbing systems in residential and light commercial buildings by sketching diagrams, interpreting blueprints, and practicing in plumbing assembly.