The Drafting Programs teaches students how to use
current CAD programs to design and document either mechanical
components (commercial products) or buildings; through two separate
tracts. It also covers other advanced technology such as 3D
scanning, 3D Printing, and CNC Machines. Upon completion of the
program students will be able to take a project from concept to
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The Drafting Technology Program services several career fields.
The program is divided into Architectural and Mechanical tracts. The
student completing an AA degree program or certificate of completion
can be employed in various businesses as a drafting technician, CAD operator,
engineering assistant/technician, or home designer.
Students also learn the
skills to design products that can be sold online through 3D
Printing Services such as:
In order to prepare students for work, the
program takes full advantage of, and provides training on Drafting
Standards, 2D and 3D AutoCAD, Direct 3D modeling with SketchUp and
Inventor Fusion, Parametric 3D modeling programs such as Revit,
Inventor, SolidWorks, and Creo for creating models and drawings; and
Rendering/Animation using 3DS Max for presentations. Many of the
courses use exercises that students will likely encounter upon
entering the work force.
A student who transfers to a university and earns a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology is in high demand and qualified for a wide variety of positions in industry and government.