Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Technician Certificate of Achievement

Copper Mountain College offers courses in the Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) field that will count toward a certificate. These courses are designed for students who plan to gain employment in the CADD Industry, or as a refresher for those individuals currently employed in any area of CADD. Students learn AutoCAD Drafting Software used in all areas of drafting. Computer-Aided Design and Drafting skills can be utilized by architects, engineers, landscapers, fabricators, 3-D printing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

10-15

Occupational

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Compose advanced CADD 2-D drawings and identify computer concepts and terms including the CADD Draw, Modify, Layers, Annotation and Properties menus and utilize their functions and draw an accurate representation of a complex two-dimensional object at an advanced level.
2. Identify the CADD Rendering and Animations menus and utilize their functions at a beginning level.
3. Compose basic CADD 3-D and GIS drawings and identify computer concepts and terms.
4. Identify the various CADD and 3-D drawing and animation menus and utilize their functions.
5. Draw an accurate representation of a complex three-dimensional object and print an accurate representation of it on a 3-D Printer.
6. Conduct an effective job search in the CADD field and complete a professional application packet.