Certificate Programs

Computer Aided Draftingautocad student

Length of Program: Two semesters

Purpose: This certificate program in computer aided drafting is designed to teach the fundamentals of engineering drawing and graphics. This program will prepare a student to perform the duties of an engineer’s aide, apprentice draftsman, or the general duties performed in a construction engineering or contractor’s office.

Occupational Objective:

Apprentice Draftsman
Engineering Aide

Admission Requirements: Applicant must meet the general requirements for admission to the college.

Program Requirements: The student is required to take basic technical courses and general education courses.

Course
Number
Course Title Lecture
Hours
Lab
Hours
Course
Credits
First Semester
ENG 101 Practical Writing I 3 0 3
ITE 115 Introduction to Computer Applications & Concepts 3 0 3
MTH 103 Applied Technical Mathematics I 3 0 3
DRF 111 Technical Drafting I 2 3 3
DRF 201 Computer Aided Drafting & Design I 3 3 4
TOTAL 14 6 16
         
  Second Semester      
SDV 106  Prep. for Employment 1 0 1
ARC 121 Architectural Drafting I 2 3 3
MAC 121 Computer Numerical Control I 3 0 3
CIV 115 Civil Engineering Drafting 2 3 3
DRF 112 Technical Drafting II 2 2 3
DRF 202 Computer Aided Drafting
& Design II
3 2 4
TOTAL 13 10 17

Total Credits for the Computer Aided Drafting Certificate Program 33