Curriculum

Computer-Aided Drafting Design Technology  

Award:  Certificate
Possible occupations for graduates - drafter, CADD (computer-aided drafting and design) operator, or engineering technician

The Certificate in Computer-Aided Drafting Design Technology is designed for students who seek employment or professional development in the area of drafting and design (computer-aided). 

Many of the credits for the Certificate in Computer-Aided Drafting Design Technology may be applied toward completion of the Industrial Technology Diploma and/or the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Design Technology. 

Full-time students may complete the certificate in two semesters; part-time students determine their own pace.

Curriculum 

Course No Title Credits
First Semester 
ARC 121  Architectural Drafting I  3
DRF 111  Technical Drawing I  3
DRF 199  Supervised Study in Drafting 1
ENG 137 Communication Processes I a  3
MEC 111 Materials for Industry 3
MTH 103  Basic Technical Mathematics I a  3
STD  Student Development 1
17
Second Semester 
DRF 132 Electrical and Electronic Drafting I b  3
DRF 112 Technical Drawing II b  3
DRF 246  Sheetmetal Drafting b  3
MEC 112 Processes of Industry 3
General Elective 3
Technical Elective c 3
18
Total Credits 35

a The following courses can be substituted: 
ENG 111 may be substituted for ENG 137 
MTH 163 may be substituted for MTH 103

b Computer Aided Drafting is used in this class. 

c Please refer to the list of Technical electives for Certificates that may fulfill this requirement.