Certificate Programs

Certificate programs consist of a series of specialty courses totaling twelve (12) or more credit hours. Upon successful completion, a certificate is awarded. They are designed for the student aspiring to upgrade his/her skills within a career field or as preparation for one. Completion of a certificate does not mean however that a student is certified in their field of study.

Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration

Automotive Systems Technology

Basic Law Enforcement Training

Business Administration
Management

Computer Information Technology
A+ Certification Prep

Computer Programming
Application Development

Cosmetology

Diesel (Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology)

Early Childhood Education
Administration
Childcare
Elementary School-Age
Infant Toddler Care

Early Childhood Education - Teacher Associate

Electrical/Electronics Technology
Motor Controls
Residential Wiring

Fire Protection Technology
Basic Fire Officer Development
Advanced Fire Officer Development

Heavy Equipment Operator

Interpreter Education
Deaf Studies

Information Systems Security
Security+ Certification Prep

Mechanical Engineering Technology
Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Networking Technology
CISCO Networking

Office Systems Technology
Administrative Assistant
Computer Software Applications

Welding Technology
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced

Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology - Code C35100

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems. Certificate graduates should be able to assist in the start up, preventive maintenance, service, repair, and/or installation of residential and light commercial systems.

 

 

 

Credit

AHR

110

Introduction to Refrigeration

5 hours

AHR

111

HVACR Electricity

3 hours

AHR

112

Heating Technology

4 hours

AHR

113

Comfort Cooling

4 hours

 

 

 

16 hours

Automotive Systems Technology Certificate - Code C60160A

 

 

 

Credit

AUT

141

Suspension & Steering Systems

3 hours

AUT

151

Brake Systems

3 hours

AUT

161

Basic Auto Electricity

5 hours

AUT

181

Engine Performance - Electrical

3 hours

AUT

171

Auto Climate Control

4 hours

 

 

 

18 hours

Basic Law Enforcement Training - Code C55120

Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) is designed to give students essential skills required for entry-level employment as law enforcement officers with state, county, or municipal governments or with a private enterprise.

This program utilizes state-commission-mandated topics and methods of instruction. General subjects include, but are not limited to, criminal, juvenile, civil, traffic and alcoholic beverage laws; investigative, patrol, custody and court procedures; emergency responses, and ethics and community relations.

Successful graduates receive a curriculum certificate and are qualified to take certificate examinations mandated by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and/or the North Carolina Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards Commission.

 

 

 

Credit

Lab

Credit

CJC

100

Basic Law Enforcement Training

9

30

19

Business Administration - Management - Code C25120A

 

 

 

Credit

BUS

137

Principles of Management

3 hours

BUS

153

Human Resource Management

3 hours

BUS

135

Principles of Supervision

3 hours

BUS

230

Small Business Management

3 hours

CIS

111

Basic PC Literacy

2 hours

 

 

 

14 hours

Computer Information Technology - A+ Certification Prep - Code C25260F

This certificate starts every summer.

Credit

CIS

110

Introduction to Computers

3 hours

CTS

120

Hardware/Software Support

3 hours

CTS

220

Advanced Hardware/Software Support

3 hours

NOS

110

Operating System Concepts

3 hours

 

 

 

12 hours

Note: Upon completing this certificate program, students will be eligible to sit for the A+ Core Hardware exam (220-301) and the A+ Operating Systems Technologies exam (220-302). Students must successfully pass both exams in order to become A+ certified.

Computer Programming - Application Development - Code C25130A

 

 

 

Credit

CIS

115

Programming/Logic Concepts

3 hours

CSC

153

C# Programming

3 hours

CSC

139

Visual BASIC Programming

3 hours

CSC

253

Advanced C# Programming

3 hours

CSC

239

Adv. Visual BASIC Programming

3 hours

 

 

 

15 hours

Note: These courses will prep students with the skill set to develop computer applications using the Visual BASIC programming language (Visual BASIC.NET) and the C# programming language (C#.NET). The courses will prep students to take core exams for the MCAD (Microsoft Certified Application Development) either C# or VB.NET.

Cosmetology - Code C55140

 

 

 

Credit

COS

111

Cosmetology Concepts I

4 hours

COS

112

Salon I

8 hours

COS

113

Cosmetology Concepts II

4 hours

COS

114

Salon II

8 hours

COS

115

Cosmetology Concepts III

4 hours

COS

116

Salon III

4 hours

COS

117

Cosmetology Concepts IV

2 hours

 

 

 

34 hours

Notes:

  1. All Cosmetology courses are taken off campus at Mitchell's Academy. All general education courses are taken on the Wilson Technical Community College campus.
  2. Students may continue to attend class at Mitchell's Academy during the College's semester breaks and holidays in order to provide services at the Academy during that time.
  3. Students will abide by the grading policy set forth by Mitchell's Academy for all courses designated by the COS prefix. The Academy will provide the grading scale in their course syllabi.
  4. It is also recommended that students take COS 118 (Salon IV) (7 hours credit) to receive the hours needed to sit for the state licensure exam.

Diesel (Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology) - Code C60240

 

 

 

Credit

HET

110

Engines

6 hours

HET

112

Diesel Electrical Systems

5 hours

HET

128

Medium/Heavy-Duty Tune-Up

2 hours

HET

134

Mechanical Fuel Injection

3 hours

HET

116

Air Conditioning/Diesel Equipment

2 hours

 

 

 

18 hours

Early Childhood Education - Administration - Code C55220F

 

 

 

Credit

EDU

119

Early Childhood Education *

4 hours

EDU

261

Early Childhood Administration I

2 hours

EDU

262

Early Childhood Administration II

2 hours

CIS

113

Computer Basics

1 hour

BUS

137

Principles of Management

3 hours

 

 

 

12 hours

*Note: The N.C. Division of Child Development requires completers of EDU 119 to be high school or GED graduates before issuing the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential.

Early Childhood Education - Childcare - Code C55220D

 

 

 

Credit

EDU

119

Early Childhood Education *

4 hours

EDU

151

Creative Activities

3 hours

EDU

151A

Creative Activities Lab

1 hour

EDU

252

Math & Science Activities

3 hours

EDU

252A

Math & Science Activities Lab

1 hour

EDU

234

Infants, Toddlers, Twos

3 hours

 

 

 

15 hours

*Note: The N.C. Division of Child Development requires completers of EDU 119 to be high school or GED graduates before issuing the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential.

Early Childhood Education - Elementary School-Age - Code C55220E

 

 

 

Credit

EDU

216

Foundations of Education

4 hours

EDU

235

School-Age Development

2 hours

EDU

252

Math & Science Activities

3 hours

EDU

252A

Math & Science Activities Lab

1 hour

EDU

280

Literacy Experiences

3 hours

EDU

280A

Literacy Experiences Lab

1 hour

 

 

 

14 hours

*Note: The N.C. Division of Child Development requires completers of EDU 119 to be high school or GED graduates before issuing the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential.

Early Childhood Education - Infant/Toddler Care - Code C55290

 

 

 

Credit

EDU

119

Early Childhood Education *

4 hours

EDU

144

Child Development I

3 hours

or

 

 

 

PSY

244

Child Development I

 

EDU

131

Child, Family, and Community

3 hours

EDU

153

Health, Safety, and Nutrition

3 hours

EDU

153A

Health, Safety, and Nutrition Lab

1 hours

EDU

234

Infants, Toddlers, and Twos

3 hours

 

 

 

17 hours

*Note: The N.C. Division of Child Development requires completers of EDU 119 to be high school or GED graduates before issuing the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential.

Early Childhood Education - Teacher Associate - Code C5522B

 

 

 

Credit

EDU

216

Foundations of Education

4 hours

EDU

146

Child Guidance

3 hours

EDU

252

Math & Science Activities

3 hour

EDU

252A

Math & Science Activities Lab

1 hours

CIS

113

Computer Basics

1 hour

EDU

186

Reading and Writing Methods

3 hours

EDU

145

Child Development II

 

or

 

 

 

PSY

245

Child Development II

3 hours

 

 

 

18 hours

Electrical/Electronics Technology - Motor Controls - Code C35220M

 

 

 

Credit

ELC

112

DC/AC Electricity

5 hours

ELC

117

Motors & Controls

4 hours

ELC

118

National Electrical Code

2 hours

ELC

125

Diagrams and Schematics

2 hours

 

 

 

13 hours

Electrical/Electronics Technology - Residential Wiring - Code C35220R

 

 

 

Credit

ELC

112

DC/AC Electricity

5 hours

ELC

113

Basic Wiring I

4 hours

ELC

118

National Electrical Code

2 hours

ELC

119

NEC Calculations

2 hours

 

 

 

13 hours

Fire Protection Technology - Basic Fire Officer Development - Code C55240B

 

 

 

Credit

ENG

111

Expository Writing

3 hours

FIP

124

Fire Prevention & Public Education

3 hours

FIP

132

Building Construction

3 hours

FIP

220

Fire Fighting Strategies

3 hours

 

 

 

12 hours

Fire Protection Technology - Advanced Fire Officer Development - Code C55240A

 

 

 

Credit

FIP

152

Fire Protection Law

3 hours

FIP

228

Local Government Finance

3 hours

FIP

240

Fire Service Supervision

3 hours

FIP

248

Fire Service Personnel Administration

3 hours

FIP

276

Managing Fire Services

3 hours

POL

130

State & Local Government

3 hours

 

 

 

18 hours

Heavy Equipment Operator - Code C35240

Choose one HEO Class. Upon successful completion of each course listed below, a certificate will be issued upon the student's request, which is made to their advisor.

 

 

 

Credit

HEO

100

Crawler Tractor

12 hours

HEO

101

Front-End Loader

12 hours

HEO

102

Backhoe-Loader Combination

12 hours

HEO

103

Hydraulic Excavator

12 hours

HEO

105

Motor Grader I

12 hours

HEO

106

Motor Grader II

12 hours

Information Systems Security - Security+ Certification Prep - Code C25260C

This certificate starts every fall.

 

 

 

Credit

CIS

110

Introduction to Computers

3 hours

NET

125

Networking Basics

3 hours

SEC

110

Security Concepts

3 hours

SEC

150

Secure Communications

3 hours

 

 

 

12 hours

Note: Upon completing this certificate program, students will be eligible to sit for the Security+ exam (SY0-001).

Interpreter Education - Deaf Studies - Code C55300

 

 

 

Credit

ASL

111

Elementary ASL I

3 hours

ASL

181

ASL Lab I

1 hour

ASL

112

Elementary ASL II

3 hours

ASL

182

ASL Lab II

1 hour

ASL

211

Intermediate ASL I

3 hours

ASL

281

ASL Lab III

1 hour

IPP

112

Comparative Cultures

4 hours

IPP

113

Orientation to Deafness

2 hours

 

 

 

18 hours

Mechanical Engineering Technology - Computer Aided Design (Cad) - Code C40320

 

 

 

Credit

DFT

111

Technical Drafting I

2 hours

DFT

111A

Technical Drafting I Lab

1 hours

DFT

112

Technical Drafting II

2 hours

DFT

112A

Technical Drafting II Lab

1 hours

DFT

151

CAD I

3 hours

DFT

152

CAD II

3 hours

 

 

 

12 hours

Networking - CISCO Networking Certificate - Code C25260D

This certificate starts every spring.

 

 

 

Credit

NET

125

Networking Basics

3 hours

NET

126

Routing Basics

3 hours

NET

225

Routing and Switching I

3 hours

NET

226

Routing and Switching II

3 hours

 

 

 

12 hours

Note: Upon completing this certificate program, students will be eligible to sit for the CCNA exam (640-801).

Office Systems Technology - Administrative Assistant - Code C25360E

 

 

 

Credit

CIS

111

Basic PC Literacy

2 hours

OST

131

Keyboarding

2 hours

OST

184

Records Management

2 hours

COE

110

World of Work

1 hours

OST

136

Word Processing

2 hours

OST

164

Text Editing Applications

3 hours

CTS

135

Integrated Software Introduction

4 hours

 

 

 

16 hours

Office Systems Technology - Computer Software Applications - Code C25360B

(Also available via Distance Learning)

Credit

CIS

111

Basic PC Literacy

2 hours

OST

131

Keyboarding

2 hours

CTS

210

Computer Ethics

3 hours

OST

136

Word Processing

2 hours

CTS

135

Integrated Software Introduction

4 hours

 

 

 

13 hours

Note: After completing the Computer Software Applications certificate, students will be eligible to take the Microsoft Office Specialist exams through an independent testing facility.

Welding Technology - Basic - Code C50420B

WLD

110

Cutting Processes

2 hours

WLD

115

SMAW Plate

5 hours

WLD

121

GMAW-FCAW/Plate

4 hours

WLD

131

GTAW Plate

4 hours

 

 

 

15 hours

Welding Technology - Intermediate - Code C50420I

(Completion of Basic Certificate Required)

Credit

WLD

116

SMAW (Stick) Plate/Pipe

4 hours

WLD

132

GTAW (Tig) Plate/Pipe

3 hours

WLD

141

Symbols & Specifications

3 hours

WLD

262

Inspection & Testing

3 hours

 

 

 

13 hours

Welding Technology - Advanced - Code C50420A

(Completion of Intermediate Certificate Required)

Credit

WLD

143

Welding Metallurgy

2 hours

WLD

151

Fabrication I

4 hours

WLD

215

SMAW (Stick) Pipe

4 hours

CIS

111

Basic PC Literacy

2 hours

 

 

 

12 hours