Program Overview
Wake Technical Community College offers the 64-credit Electrical Systems Technology Associate in Applied Science, program code A35130. The program develops skills for electrical installation and maintenance and is offered at the Southern Wake Campus, 9101 Fayetteville Road in Raleigh. This listing covers the AAS rather than the department's shorter certificate or diploma options.
The program page identifies daytime instruction and in-person/online hybrid delivery. Hybrid does not mean the degree can be completed remotely: students should confirm scheduled campus classes and laboratories. Ask the department for the current sequence and course availability before choosing a work schedule or making transportation plans.
Curriculum Highlights
Coursework covers electrical theory, AC and DC circuits, wiring practices, safety and the National Electrical Code. Students also study motors and controls, programmable logic controllers and photovoltaic systems. The sequence is intended to build electrical skills from foundational topics toward more specialized installation and troubleshooting work.
The AAS includes general education alongside technical coursework. Compare the A35130 plan with any shorter award before selecting a route; different credentials do not necessarily include the same breadth of controls, electrical systems and general education. Discuss any previous coursework with an advisor rather than assuming it will reduce the required sequence.
Admission Requirements
Begin with Wake Tech's application instructions for your student category. New and transfer applicants receive access to an applicant portal for managing documents and tracking their application. Follow the college's directions for education records, advising and placement before registering for classes.
Wake Tech describes placement using high school GPA or other admission criteria, with testing when applicable. Ask Admissions how your records meet those requirements. For program questions, the electrical department lists Juan Benitez at 919-866-5163. Confirm the intended AAS, daytime attendance and available sections; a general college application does not guarantee every course will fit your schedule.
Cost & Financial Aid
The A35130 page displays a $4,864 in-state estimate under a tuition-and-fees heading, but its accompanying note says fees are additional. Use that figure cautiously as a tuition-based estimate rather than a complete amount payable for the degree.
Request current tuition based on residency, mandatory and course fees, books, tools and supplies. Discuss aid eligibility with the college for the exact credential and enrollment load. This listing does not determine an individual financial-aid award.
Career Outcomes
The curriculum supports entry-level installation and maintenance work involving electrical systems and controls. Completion awards the college AAS; it is not an offer of paid apprenticeship employment or an automatically issued electrician license. Check separate employer and licensing requirements for the work you intend to pursue.