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Drafting Technology

DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY

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 within the program.

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Required prerequisite:
 
Architectural Drafting Certificate of Achievement
   
(19)
(Or)
Electro-Mechanical Design/Drafting Certificate
of Achievement
(19)
(Or)
Mechanical Design/Drafting Certificate
of Achievement
 
(22)
  Subtotal:
(19-22)
Required Courses
Course    
Units
FALL
Basic Comp Aided Dsgn/Draft
DRAF
A150
(4)
SPRING
Select one or more of the following:
Adv Comp Aided Dsgn/Draft-
Electro-Mechanical (4)
DRAF
A156
Adv Comp Aided Dsgn/Draft-
Mechanical (4)
DRAF
A157
(4)
Adv Comp Aided Dsgn/Draft-
Architectural (4)
DRAF
A158
 
Total:
(27-38)
The student is encouraged to work towards attaining an Associate Degree in conjunction with the certificate.
Suggested electives:
Intro to Info Sys & Appl
CIS
A100
(3)
Intro to 3D CAD
DRAF
A159
(4)
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Complete the Certificate of Achievement and either the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.
 
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.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Required Courses
Course
Units
FALL
Basic Drafting Practices*
DRAF
A110
(4)
Manufacturing Processes
MACH
A195
(3)
Technical Math**
TECH
A040
(3)
SPRING
Engineering Drafting Design 1
DRAF
A115
(4)
Technical Electronics
ELEC
A140
(3)
FALL
Elec/Mech Drafting 1
DRAF
A140
(2)
 
Total:
(19)
*May substitute 2 years of high school mechanical drafting.
**Two years of high school algebra or equivalent will satisfy this requirement.

Suggested electives:
 
Basic Comp Aided Dsgn/Draft
DRAF
A150
(4)
Dimensioning
DRAF
A160
(4)
Intro to Machine Shop
MACH 
A100
(3)
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Complete the Certificate of Achievement and either the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements sections of the catalog.
 
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.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Required Courses
Course
Units
FALL
Basic Drafting Practices
DRAF
A110
(4)
Manufacturing Processes
MACH
A195
(3)
SPRING
Engineering Drafting Design 1
DRAF
A115
(4)
Dimensioning
DRAF
A160
(4)
FALL
Engineering Drafting Design 2
DRAF
A120
(4)
Technical Math
TECH
A040
(3)
 
Total:
(22)
Suggested electives:
Elec/Mech Drafting 1
DRAF
A140
(2)
Adv Comp Dsgn/Draft-Mech
DRAF
A157
(4)
Intro to 3D CAD
DRAF
A159
(4)
Intro to Machine Shop
MACH
A100
(3)
Metallurgy
MACH 
A190
(2)
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Complete the Certificate of Achievement and either the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.
 
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.
CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION
Required Courses
Course
Units
Engineering Drafting Design 1
DRAF
A115
(4)
Electro/Mechanical Drafting 1
DRAF
A140
(2)
Basic Comp Aided Dsgn/Draft
DRAF
A150
(4)
  Total
(10)
   
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.
CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION
Required Courses
Course
Units
Basic Comp Aided Dsgn/Draft
DRAF
A150
4
   And Select one (1) of the following
Adv Comp Aided Dsgn/Draft-
Architectural
DRAF
A158
Adv Comp Aided Dsgn/Draft-
Mechanical
DRAF
A157
4
Adv Comp Aided Dsgn/Draft-
Electro-Mechanical
DRAF
A156
 
Total
(8)
 
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.
CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION
Required Courses
Course
Units
Dimensioning
DRAF
A160
4
Dimensioning & Tolerancing
MACH
A175
3
Total
(7)
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