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Electrical Systems Technology

Train for a career as an electrician with hands-on experience in wiring, installation and system maintenance. Explore pathways in residential, commercial and industrial work, including electrical design, maintenance and solar energy.

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Electrical Systems Technology Pathways

The table shows an at-a-glance view of Central Piedmont’s offerings in this field. Find the option that matches your timeline, goals and interests, then select the pathway title to learn more.

Student Goals Education Prerequisite Campus Timeline to Completion Learning Format
Electrical Systems Technology (A.A.S.) Associate in Applied Science High School Diploma or Equivalent Harper Campus, Levine Campus, Central Campus, Online Two academic years Hybrid
Installation and Maintenance Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Central Campus, Harper Campus, Levine Campus, Online Hybrid
Basic Electrical Construction Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Harper Campus, Levine Campus One year Hybrid
Fast Track Electrical Construction Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Harper Campus, Levine Campus One year Hybrid
Level I - Residential Electrical Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Harper Campus
Level II - Commercial Electrical Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Harper Campus
Level III - Electrical Maintenance I Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Harper Campus
Level IV - Electrical Maintenance II Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Harper Campus
Solar Photovoltaic - Level I Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Harper Campus
  • Electrical Systems Technology (A.A.S.)
    Student Goals: Associate Degree
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Harper Campus, Levine Campus, Central Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: Two academic years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Installation and Maintenance
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Central Campus, Harper Campus, Levine Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion:
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Basic Electrical Construction
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Harper Campus, Levine Campus
    Timeline to Completion: One year
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Fast Track Electrical Construction
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Harper Campus, Levine Campus
    Timeline to Completion: One year
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Level I - Residential Electrical
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Harper Campus
    Timeline to Completion:
    Learning Format:
  • Level II - Commercial Electrical
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Harper Campus
    Timeline to Completion:
    Learning Format:
  • Level III - Electrical Maintenance I
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Harper Campus
    Timeline to Completion:
    Learning Format:
  • Level IV - Electrical Maintenance II
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Harper Campus
    Timeline to Completion:
    Learning Format:
  • Solar Photovoltaic - Level I
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Harper Campus
    Timeline to Completion:
    Learning Format:
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