Drafting & CAD Technology

The Drafting student is taught to translate the ideas, notes, rough sketches, specifications, and calculations of engineers, architects, and designers into working plans which are used by skilled craftsman in making a product. Instruction in calculating the strength, reliability, and cost of materials is also included as well as being able to to describe exactly what materials and processes workers are to use on a particular job.

The drafting program includes manual lettering and drawing techniques, how to use engineering handbooks and tables, mathematics, Computer Assisted Drafting and Design (CADD), and other physical sciences.

Students may specialize in either Mechanical or Architectural Design or obtain a working knowledge of both areas. All instruction is self paced with emphasis on the use of CADD.

Course Content

• Orientation and Safety


• Basic Drafting Techniques


• Sketching and Shape Description


• Introduction to CAD


• Professional Development


• Technology Foundations


• Intermediate CAD


• Technical Drawing I


• Technical Drawing II


• Technical Drawing III


• Introduction to Architecture


• Planning and Design


• Solid Modeling/Visualization Basics


• Plot Plans


• Construction Materials and Techniques


• Working Drawings and Specifications


• Utilities


• Presentation Drawings


• Special Topics and Applications


• Tolerancing


• Mechanical Theory


• Threads and Fasteners


• Power Transmission


• Special Topics

Awards