Fayetteville Technical Community College is opening the door to high-demand careers in the underground utility construction industry with its new Utility Construction Technician (Underground) program; a hands-on, fast-track pathway to a skilled trade career in just 11 weeks.
The inaugural cohort begins March 2 through May 13, meeting Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at FTCC’s Fayetteville campus. This intensive 306-hour training course offers a combination of classroom instruction and practical field experience.
Graduates will gain vital skills and credentials in:
- OSHA 10 Safety for Construction
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Basic Underground Construction
- Confined Space Entry
- Trenching & Shoring
- Work Zone Flagger Training
- Basic Electrical & Distribution
- NCCER Core Certification
- CDL Preparation
- CPR/AED & First Aid
- Employability & Workforce Readiness Skills
With infrastructure projects expanding across North Carolina, utility construction technicians are in high demand statewide. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, utility and heavy equipment operators in North Carolina earn an average annual salary of around $52,000, with experienced workers exceeding $70,000 depending on specialization and region…