Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians is a certificate program (2 to 4 years) offered at McDowell Technical Community College, a public institution in Marion, NC. This program is part of the engineering technologies field (CIP 15.0001) and provides broad technical training applicable to manufacturing, industrial maintenance, and engineering support roles across a range of sectors.

Students in this program gain foundational knowledge across engineering disciplines that can support careers in production, quality control, and technical operations. McDowell Technical Community College offers several related technical programs on its Marion campus, including Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician, Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, and Electrician, providing multiple pathways for students pursuing vocational and technical credentials.