Wake Tech is hosting FAFSA Day from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, when Financial Aid Office representatives can help students and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The event is at Scott Northern Wake Campus, Building C, and Southern Wake Campus, Building L. Advance registration is encouraged.
The Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma program includes course work in the following:
Overall, the Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment as mechanical technicians. Typical assignments would include assisting in the design, development, testing and repair of mechanical equipment. Emphasis is placed on the integration of theory and mechanical principles.
The program also offers a Mechatronics track, with an emphasis on courses related to the mechatronics field.
Courses stress critical thinking, planning and problem solving and cover the following topics:
With the Mechatronics track, courses also include analysis of electric circuits, fluid power in automation and mechatronics.