Computer Aided Drafting Certificate

Code: CERT.CAD

The Certificate in Computer Aided Drafting is designed to produce qualified CAD-draftspersons in diverse technical fields. Students will be able to communicate design information beginning from an early concept pencil sketch to an industry standard digital design using CAD, visualization, and animation software. The program will also inspire characteristics of professionalism designed to help students achieve their career goals.

Program Learning Outcomes

Read and create multi view mechanical drawings compliant to industry standards.
Demonstrate effective time management responsibility by completing projects with assigned time constraints.
Develop three-dimensional rendered drawings using CAD software and add-on software packages. Produce portfolio drawings from final project assignments.
Identify methods of design technology such as rapid-prototyping, reverse engineering and model making.
Implement common presentation software used to further enhance CAD rendered images.

Career Pathways

Entry Level 3D Modeler	Intermediate Level CAD drafter
Entry Level Technical Illustrator	CAD drafter
Entry Level Mechanical & Architectural Animator

Recommended Semester Sequence

First Semester

DFT-107	Drafting I	3
DFT-210	Computer Aided Drafting I	3
MFG-122	Machine Tool Principles I	3
WRT-101	English Composition I	3
Total Credit Hours:		11

Second Semester

DFT-207	Drafting II	3
DFT-211	Computer Aided Drafting II	5
DFT-208	Engineering Graphics (Using SOLIDWORKS)	3
Total Credit Hours:		11

DFT-211: Offered only in spring semesters.

Third Semester

General Education Elective*

DFT-212	Computer Aided Drafting III	3
DFT-282	Technical Illustration	3
-	or
TEC-180	Problem Solving using Technology	4
Total Credit Hours:		9-10

DFT-212: Offered only in fall semesters.

DFT-282: Offered only in spring semesters.

General Education Requirements

Requirements

General Education Elective*

WRT-101	English Composition I	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

Restricted Program Requirements

DFT-107	Drafting I	3
DFT-207	Drafting II	3
DFT-208	Engineering Graphics (Using SOLIDWORKS)	3
DFT-210	Computer Aided Drafting I	3
DFT-211	Computer Aided Drafting II	5
DFT-212	Computer Aided Drafting III	3
DFT-282	Technical Illustration	3
-	or
TEC-180	Problem Solving using Technology	4
MFG-122	Machine Tool Principles I	3
Total Credit Hours:		30

DFT-211, DFT-282: Offered only in spring semesters.

DFT-212: Offered only in fall semesters.

Total Credit Hours: 31-32

Specific Program Notes

Students are encouraged to take their courses in semester sequence order.

Please note that required courses may have prerequisites. Click on each course to view details.

*General Education Course List.

**Offered only in fall semesters.

***Offered only in spring semesters.

Students enrolled in this program ARE REQUIRED to successfully complete a course in basic algebra if indicated by Placement Testing.