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Join our diverse student group. We have flexible schedule to study while you work or become full time student right out of the high school. We offer 12 different programs:

• Civil Engineering Technology
• Computer Engineering Technology
• Computer Engineering - Science
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Electrical Engineering - Science
• Electronics Engineering Technology
• Geographic Information Systems Technology
• Integrated Systems Technology
• Machining Technology
• Manufacturing Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Surveying Technology
• Apprenticeship 2000 Program
• Ask about our 2+2 Programs with UNC Charlotte

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The Engineering Technology Programs at Central Piedmont Community College provides 12 different state of the art learning paths to the modern work life in the technical field. All our programs provide a well rounded know how for the student:

1. A fundamental knowledge of basic technical skills for use in design, application, installation, manufacturing operation and maintenance of computer-based systems. 
2. The ability of employing the general principles, concepts, theories, from mathematics, physics, information technology, and engineering to provide creative solutions to technical problems. 
3. A fundamental understanding of basic technology and the principles of mathematics, physics, and information technology necessary for life-long learning. 
4. The technical ability to conduct meaningful and creative experiments, analyze and interpret the experimental results, apply those results to effect continuous improvement in a design or problem-solving process, and summarize the results in the most effective written, oral, or visual documents. 
5. A capability of using information development techniques necessary to create or access data, obtain information, and incorporate technology developments into problem solutions for team-based technical work. 
6. The ability to function as a team member or team leader on technical project or task requiring a general ability of technical problem identification, analysis, and solution. 
7. The capability of displaying effective written, oral, and visual communication skills in the production of timely and high quality documentation.
8. A belief in the need to produce high quality work product in a timely manner. 
9. An understanding of the role of the technical professional in the world of today and the future including the need for ethical and professional conduct in a culturally diverse society.