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The Automation Engineering Technology program is a course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to develop, install, calibrate, modify, and maintain automated systems. Includes instruction in computer systems; electronics and instrumentation; programmable logic controllers (PLCs); electric, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems; actuator and sensor systems; process control; robotics; and applications to specific industrial tasks. The graduates of this curriculum will be prepared for employment in industries that utilize control systems, computer hardware and software, electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical devices in their automation systems.

The Barber Academy is designed to provide the necessary skills to meet the instructional requirements to become a registered barber as established by the NC Board of Barber Examiners. This academy provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to pass the NC Board of Barber Licensing Exam, thereby equipping them for the professional work force. Each student will be empowered with confidence, professionalism, and enthusiasm to meet the demands of our ever-changing industry. Students will become socially competent members of their community and will have the knowledge and ethics consistent with responsible social and professional behavior. The academy provides an orientation to the skills necessary to become a professional Barber-Stylist, for individuals with no prior experience in the hair care industry. NC Board of Barber Examiners – Occupational Licensing: The purpose of the Board is to issue a certificate of apprenticeship or registration to those individuals that meet the criteria of the Board. Individuals that meet the criteria of the Board must have completed 1528 classroom hours and passed a written and practical exam and issued an apprentice license. The registered barber must also have completed a 12-month apprenticeship under the supervision of a registered barber and have passed a practical exam. Barbering consists of hair-cutting, shaving, trimming the beard, coloring the hair, applying hair tonics, permanent waving, mar celling the hair, facial and scalp massages, treatments with oils, creams, lotions, or other preparations either by hand or mechanical appliances.

Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) is designed to teach 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 uses 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. All instructors hold General Instructor Certification from the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. Successful graduates receive a curriculum certificate and are eligible to be sworn as law enforcement officers through the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and/or the North Carolina Sheriff’s Education and Training Standards Commission once they are hired by a law enforcement agency. Academic Progress The Basic Law Enforcement Training student must maintain a grade of seventy-five (75) or above on all practical and written tests. Some dexterity tests require a 100 percent pass rate. Admission and Program Requirements In order to be eligible for admission to the BLET program offered at Cleveland Community College, an individual must: Meet the Minimum Standard for Employment Criteria outlined in North Carolina Code Book-General Statute 17-A and Title-12 Chapter 9 North Carolina Administrative Code Be 20 years of age by the first day of class Provide an official high school, Adult High School, or GED transcript Provide copy of birth certificate and driver's license Pass a medical physical exam (F1 & F2 forms to be completed by the student and the F2 form to be completed by a licensed physician) Note: Physician must sign both forms Not have committed a felony or serious misdemeanor(s) Possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license Be a U.S. citizen Be of good moral character Obtain sponsorship from a North Carolina public law enforcement agency Provide the School Director with a certified criminal record check for local and state records for the time period since the trainee has become an adult and from all locations where the trainee has resided since age 16. An Administrative Office of the Courts criminal record check or a comparable out-of-state record check will satisfy this requirement Meet, and be interviewed by, the BLET director Provide a copy of military discharge form (DD-214 long form) if a current or former member of the military Note: Students may also have to obtain a SF-180 form Complete an application for admission to the College (Additional information and a link to the application is available in the How to Apply section of the website.) Complete and submit to the BLET director an application for admission into the BLET program. Application for admission forms and detailed information must be obtained from the BLET director. Contact Student Affairs at 704-669-4081 to set up an appointment to take the reading placement test. Students are required to place into the 10th grade reading level or higher within one (1) year prior to admission into BLET. Selection Process All sixteen admission requirements must be met Final selection for admission is based on a review of the required admission requirements Students who successfully complete the Basic Law Enforcement Training requirements must also successfully complete the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission mandated examination, which is required to be employed as a law enforcement officer in the State of North Carolina. Enrollment in the Basic Law Enforcement Training program is limited. Applicants are advised to apply early. All applications for the Basic Law Enforcement Training program must be updated each semester. If there are any questions, please contact the Admissions Office at Cleveland Community College. Special Restrictions Cleveland Community College and the Basic Law Enforcement Training program have the goal to remain in full compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, job-related tasks have been established for this program and all students must be in full compliance with each of these tasks to be admitted. A listing of these tasks is available upon request. Students who successfully complete a Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) course accredited by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and the North Carolina Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards Commission, will receive credit for the following courses toward the Associate in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice Technology. Students must have successfully completed Basic Law Enforcement Training, and passed the Commission's comprehensive certification examination, since the year 2000.

This certificate is designed to train students in the foundations of Bioprotection. All certificate courses are creditable toward the Associate in Applied Science in Biotechnology that Cleveland Community College offers.

The Biotechnology curriculum, which has emerged from molecular biology and chemical engineering, is designed to meet the increasing demands for skilled laboratory technicians in various fields of biological and chemical technology. Coursework emphasizes biology, chemistry, mathematics, and technical communications. The curriculum objectives are designed to prepare graduates to serve in three distinct capacities: research assistant to a biologist or chemist, laboratory technician/instrumentation technician, and quality control/quality assurance technician. Graduates may find employment in various areas of industry and government, including research and development, manufacturing, sales, and customer service.

This certificate is designed to train students with the foundations of healthcare related to Biotechnology. All certificate courses are creditable toward the Associate in Applied Science in Biotechnology degree the College offers.

This certificate is designed to train students in the foundations of healthcare related to Biotechnology. All certificate courses are creditable toward the Associate in Applied Science in Biotechnology degree the College offers.

This certificate is designed to train students in the foundations of Biotechnology. All certificate courses are creditable toward the Associate in Applied Science in Biotechnology degree the College offers.

Students enrolled in the Biotechnology-Allied Health curriculum will develop skills to meet the increasing demands for skilled laboratory technicians in various fields of biological and chemical technology. Emphasis is on preparing students to enter the allied health fields of medical technology and/or chemical technology in the areas of research and development, hospital and clinic laboratory careers, or industrial-based laboratory careers.

The Business Administration - General curriculum prepares graduates for a career with various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students will be provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today's global economy. Coursework includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing. Skills related to the application of these concepts are developed through the study of computer applications, communication, team building, and decision making. Through these skills, students will have a sound business education base for lifelong learning. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in government agencies, financial institutions, and large to small business or industry.

The Business Administration - General certificate is designed to give the student the basic skills needed to gain entry-level employment in business and industry. The courses taken in this certificate program count as credit toward the Business Administration-General Business Administration degree and/or diploma programs that the College is approved to offer.

The Business Administration - General curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students will be provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions and processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today's global economy. Coursework includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management and marketing. Skills related to the application of these concepts are developed through the study of computer applications, communication, team building and decision making. Through these skills, students will have a sound business education base for lifelong learning. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in government agencies, financial institutions, and large or small businesses or industry.