Computer Aided Design/Drafting

With an emphasis in Architectural Technology.  Electro-Mechanical, or Mechanical Design/Drafting.  This option is designed to provide students with the basic skills to enter computer aided design/drafting in any one of several areas.

CADD instruction includes the use of hardware and software to develop working drawings in architectural, electronic and mechanical design drafting.  The CADD lab is state-of-the-art equipped with IBM computers and Autocad software.

The student may receive a Certificate of Achievement in one or more areas of emphasis with the program.

Electro-Mechanical Design/Drafting

This certificate program prepares students to enter the electronic drafting field utilizing skills of mechanical drafting and electrical drafting.  Students learn to prepare schematic drawings, layout drawings, and art work "tape-ups" used in the production of printed circuit boards.   The new electro/mechanical drafting lab is available to day and evening students.  Students are encouraged to work toward an Associate in Arts degree in conjunction with the certificate.

Mechanical Design/Drafting

Mechanical Drafting instruction related to the four manufacturing processes, i.e., machining, casting, forging, and welding.  Emphasis is placed on working drawings and precision dimensioning skills used in industry.  Students may go immediately into industry as an entry-level drafter after the fourth semester.  Students are encouraged to work toward attaining an Associate in Arts degree in conjunction with the Certificate of Achievement.

Drafting Technology
Professional Upgrade Certificates

Electro/Mechanical CADD

This professional upgrade certificate program is designed for entry level employment, job upgrade for people currently working in the drafting industry, and those currently employed but wishing to re-enter the electro/mechanical and computer-assisted industry.

Certificate will be awarded by the Drafting Technology Department, Technology Division. 

Computer Aided Drafting

This professional upgrade certificate program is designed for entry level employment preparation, job skills upgrade, vocational retraining in the fields of architecture, mechanical, electro/mechanical, interior design, or landscape design.

Dimensioning

This professional upgrade certificate program is designed for drafting/machine technology students preparing to enter the job market and individuals already in the field seeking an upgrade in their skills.  Industry people involved in quality control, manufacturing, and/or engineering need to have a clear understanding of dimensioning practices.  Those individuals also need to be literate in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, a means of controlling geometric features of parts.