Trades & Mechanics
Be part of the engine that keeps North Carolina running.

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North Carolina’s industries always need new talent to fuel growth in manufacturing, machining, maintenance, and more. The trades and mechanics programs at the NC Community College System will give you a jump start toward a rewarding career, with a range of degree and diploma programs, from aerospace manufacturing to welding technology.
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Programs in This Program Area 45
- Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology
- Alternative Transportation Technology
- Automotive Customizing Technology
- Automotive Light-Duty Diesel Technology
- Automotive Restoration Technology
- Automotive Systems Technology
- Boat Building (Diploma)
- Boat Manufacture and Service
- Building Construction Technology
- Carpentry
- Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology
- Computer-Integrated Machining
- Construction & General ContractorsWCE
- Construction Equipment Systems Technology
- Construction Management Technology
- Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology
- Electric Line Construction Technology
- Electrical & PlumbingWCE
- Electrical Systems Technology
- Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment Technician Certification
- Facility Maintenance Technology
- Facility Maintenance Worker
- General Occupational Technology
- Gunsmithing
- Heating & Cooling Systems (HVAC)WCE
- Heavy Equipment Operation, Management, and Service
- Heavy Equipment OperationsWCE
- Heavy Equipment Safety TrngWCE
- Industrial Management Technology
- Industrial Systems Technology
- Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Technology
- Marine Propulsion Systems
- Masonry
- Motorcycle Mechanics
- Motorsports
- Nondestructive Examination Technology
- Plumbing
- ProductionWCE
- Race Car Technology
- Textiles Technology
- Trade Skills & Work-Based LearningWCE
- Vehicle & Marine RepairWCE
- WeldingWCE
- Welding Technology