This program is designed to prepare students for employment as entry-level CAD drafters. Students will learn the skills and knowledge necessary to produce drawings, diagrams, charts, etc., using the Auto-CAD software. Hands-on experiences will include CAD system operation, drawing set-up, original drawings, copy, and modification of existing drawings and plotting.
Learning Objectives:
This certificate program prepares students for entry-level positions in mechanical drafting and CAD. The skills developed will enable the student to work as a drafter, dealer, technical illustrator, and CAD operator.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge
of:
This program is designed to prepare students for a career as a CAD technician and designer. It provides a concentrated exposure in computer-aided drafting and design. This program is especially suitable for those currently employed in the field of mechanical design to update their design skills in the context of CAD systems. Persons seeking positions such as checker, layout designer, specifications writer, mechanical design technician, and CAD technician or designer will benefit from this program.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge
of:
This program prepares students for careers as drafters, mechanical designers, and CAD technicians. Areas of potential employment include drafter, dealer, layout designer, design technician, CAD operator, and CAD technician. The courses emphasize basic drafting and drawing skills, design and analysis of mechanisms and mechanical parts, and the use of CAD systems to draw, design, and analyze mechanical devices.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge
of:
1. The design process and the role of CAD in that process
2. Advanced printing and plotting rendered models
3. How to perform basic computations needed for mechanical design
4. Create highly sophisticated drawings by using advanced level commands
5. Customize the drawing environment to gain maximum efficiency
6. Create true 3-D and perspective models