CAD/Mechanical Design Technology, Certificate
The CAD/Mechanical Design Technology Certificate provides comprehensive training in CAD software, mechanical drafting, and product development. This program prepares you to support engineers and manufacturers in creating detailed designs and prototypes for a variety of industries.
What Can You Do with a CAD/Mechanical Design Technology Certificate?
With this certificate, you can work as a CAD technician or mechanical designer, creating
detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for machinery, products, and systems. You’ll support
engineers and manufacturers by developing precise plans and prototypes, contributing
to innovation, efficiency, and quality in production. This credential also provides
a foundation for further education or specialization in engineering or design fields.
The demand for skilled CAD technicians and mechanical designers remains strong across
manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors. Graduates can find employment
as CAD draftsmen, design technicians, manufacturing support specialists, or mechanical
drafters. The field offers steady job growth, competitive salaries, and opportunities
for advancement as technology advances and product development becomes more sophisticated.
Suggested Curriculum
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.
- CADMD 141 Technical Drafting I
- CADMD 201 Mechanical Layout and Design I
- CADMD 203 Statics and Strength of Materials
- CADMD 243 Introduction to AutoCAD
- CADMD 244 Intermediate AutoCAD
- CADMD 245 Computer Aided Design
- CADMD 246 Architectural Desktop
- MT 101 Machining Basics – Measurement, Materials, and Safety
- TECH 109 Technical Mathematics I
Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a PSC advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.
Gainful Employment Disclosures - 2026
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Award Year: 2024-2025
During the 2024–2025 award year, no students were enrolled in or completed this Gainful Employment (GE) program.
General program information, including program length, tuition and fees, books and supplies, and other applicable program disclosures, is provided below.
CAD/Mechanical Design Technology Certificate (CADMD.TCE)
This program is designed to be completed in 18 months.
This program (Tuition and Fees) will cost $5,375 if completed within normal time. Books and Supplies cost $700. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Because there were no students enrolled or completing the program during the applicable award year, student outcome-based GE metrics are not available for this reporting period and are therefore omitted.
Faculty Contact Information
Martin Wolfe
Professor/Coordinator, Welding and Industrial Manufacturing
Email: mwolfe@prairiestate.edu
Phone: (708) 709-7807
Office: T-145
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