Construction and Maintenance Career Field

Build and maintain the places where people live, work and play. This field includes careers in planning, constructing and maintaining and managing the built environment.

Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Technology

The Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems.
Degrees & Pathways
  • AAS - Associate in Applied Science
  • Diploma
  • Certificates
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Apartment and Facility Maintenance Technician (Non-degree)

This course prepares students for entry-level employment in facility maintenance. It covers interior and exterior maintenance, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC and appliance maintenance and repair.
Degrees & Pathways
  • Certificates
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Architectural Technology

The Architectural Technology curriculum is a program that prepares individuals to assist architects, engineers, and construction professionals in developing plans and related documentation for residential and commercial projects in both the private and public sectors.
Degrees & Pathways
  • AAS - Associate in Applied Science
  • Certificates
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Building Automation Technology

The goal of the Building Automation program is to educate future technicians, enabling them to make buildings reach their potential energy efficiency, with all the implications of energy savings, including environmental impacts and national security.
Degrees & Pathways
  • AAS - Associate in Applied Science
  • Certificates
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Building Code Inspection (Non-degree)

Wake Tech offers both continuing education credits for veteran inspectors and classes aspiring inspectors need to work in building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and fire code inspection.
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  • N/A
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Carpentry and Construction (Non-degree)

Complete the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core Curriculum, 10-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) course in Construction Safety, American Heart Association (AHA) Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation certification course, and AHA First Aid course
Degrees & Pathways
  • Certification
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Civil Engineering Technology

The Civil Engineering Technology curriculum provides the application of relevant theory of engineering needed by technicians to carry out planning and supervisory tasks in construction.
Degrees & Pathways
  • AAS - Associate in Applied Science
  • Certificates
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Collaborative Robotics (Non-degree)

Study the principles of collaborative robotics, its uses and applications, operation, and maintenance. This hands-on training includes labs and online modules from Tooling University – with input from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.
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  • N/A
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Construction Equipment Systems Technology

Construction Equipment Systems curriculum is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to troubleshoot and repair construction equipment systems. Construction equipment includes dozers, scrapers, loaders, and forklifts.
Degrees & Pathways
  • AAS - Associate in Applied Science
  • Diploma
  • Certificates
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Construction Management Technology

The Construction Management Technology curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in project management and other related positions in the construction industry.
Degrees & Pathways
  • AAS - Associate in Applied Science
  • Certificates
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Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology

The Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology curriculum is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to troubleshoot and repair medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
Degrees & Pathways
  • AAS - Associate in Applied Science
  • Diploma
  • Certificates
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Electrical Systems Technology

The Electrical Systems Technology curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities.
Degrees & Pathways
  • AAS - Associate in Applied Science
  • Diploma
  • Certificates
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Electrical Wiring (non-degree)

Learn the theory and practice of electrical circuits, including preventive maintenance and troubleshooting, as well as electrical components, distribution systems, the use of the National Electrical Code and electrical blueprint reading.
Degrees & Pathways
  • N/A
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Facility Maintenance Technology

The Facility Maintenance Technology curriculum prepares individuals to repair and maintain electrical and mechanical systems and physical structures of commercial and industrial institutions.
Degrees & Pathways
  • AAS - Associate in Applied Science
  • Certificates
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Fiber Optics (Non-degree)

Learn telecommunications and the fundamentals of the basic principles for both copper and fiber optic based cabling systems. Test and verify the operation of connectivity systems, develop block diagrams to represent systems connectivity, perform a “tone and trace” on copper cabling systems and more.
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  • Certification
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Forklift Operations and Maintenance (Non-degree)

Become a Certified Forklift Operator and gain skills in gasoline and diesel engine repair, small engine repair and heavy equipment repair.
Degrees & Pathways
  • Certification
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Geomatics Technology (Surveying)

The Geomatics Technology curriculum provides training for technicians in the many areas of surveying. Surveyors are involved in land surveying, route surveying, construction surveying, photogrammetry, mapping, global positioning systems, geographical information systems.
Degrees & Pathways
  • AAS - Associate in Applied Science
  • Certificates
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HVAC Technician (Non-degree)

The need for qualified technicians to maintain the heating and cooling systems for residential homes and businesses is growing. Prepare to take the Section 608 EPA Certification exam and become certified.
Degrees & Pathways
  • Certification
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Interior Design

The Interior Design program prepares students for a variety of job opportunities in both residential and non-residential interior design.
Degrees & Pathways
  • AAS - Associate in Applied Science
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Manufacturing Production Technician (Non-degree)

Become a Manufacturing Skill Standards Council Certified Production Technician. The full Manufacturing Production Technician program takes three month or less. You can also take components of this program as individual classes.
Degrees & Pathways
  • Certificates
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OSHA Training (Non-degree)

Instruction in OSHA safety requirements and standards for the construction industry. U.S. Department of Labor certification.
Degrees & Pathways
  • Certification
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Plumbing

The Plumbing curriculum is designed to give individuals the opportunity to acquire basic skills to assist with the installation and repair of plumbing systems in residential and small buildings.
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  • Diploma
  • Certificates
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Plumbing and Pipefitting (Non-degree)

Learn the basics of the plumbing and pipefitting trades and earn credit toward two years of apprenticeship training.
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Telecommunications Tower Technician (Non-degree)

Be the hometown hero that brings 5G technology to communities across the country.
Degrees & Pathways
  • N/A
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Welding (Non-degree)

Learn the principles and practices of welding, with an emphasis on welding processes and safety regarding hazards such as extreme temperatures, burns, dust and noise.
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  • Certification
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Welding Technology

The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry.
Degrees & Pathways
  • AAS - Associate in Applied Science
  • Diploma
  • Certificates
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