Computer Aided Drafting Design Technology

Associate Degree Program

You will be able to use computers to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional drawings that transform an engineer’s ideas into reality! You will use a combination of Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software and hand drafting techniques to develop and present engineering and design construction documents.

This program is offered at the Stanton campus.

What You Can Do

In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:

• CAD Technician
• Process Piping Drafter
• Mechanical Drafter
• Civil Drafter
• Electrical/Electronics Drafter
• Architectural and Structural Drafter
• Engineering Technician
• HVAC Drafter
• CAD Manager
• Project Manager
• Trainer/Educator
• CAD System Operator
• Technical Sales Representative
• Engineering Technician

What You Will Earn

Competitive starting salaries range from $30,000-$40,000.

What You Will Learn

Program Graduate Competencies

The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.

1. Prepare detailed mechanical, machine, architectural, structural, HVAC, industrial piping electrical/electronics drawings for light commercial, manufacturing and industrial companies.
2. Perform routine structural design calculations required to size steel beams, columns and decking materials in accordance with AISC standards, and reinforced concrete slabs, foundation footings in accordance ACI standards.
3. Support manufacturing office administration activities with ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications, prepare technically accurate drawings using both manual and CAD techniques, perform quantity surveys and organize cost data for cost estimating functions, prepare or check shop drawings, assist in the planning or coordinating of manufacturing activities, assist designers and coordinate the preparation and review of bid packages.
4. Communicate in a clear and concise manner with peers and management, verbally and in writing, through the preparation of technical reports, effective inner-office and business correspondence and contribute to the development of manufacturing specifications and other written contract documents.
5. Provide meaningful and innovative assistance to supervising engineers or designers by developing layout design solutions to manufacturing problems, recommending alternate material substitutions or methods of production, and applying reference resources to collect, organize and analyze required research data.
6. Collect, organize, and analyze data for manufacturing machine parts, prepare plans for department/client approval.
7. Demonstrate a professional attitude by working efficiently in close cooperation with others, being adaptable to changes in plans and giving proper credit for assistance received through outside resources

Core Curriculum Competencies

The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:

1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.