CAD TECHNICIAN – MECHANICAL DESIGN & MANUFACTURING

**Please see attached program narrative (download under LMI data attachments)

Course Description

The curriculum prepares students to read and create technical graphics and 3-dimensional digital prototypes for the design of mechanical components within a fabrication process. Technologies utilized in the program include parametric solid modeling CAD systems to generate 3D models, technical graphics and analysis, presentation renderings, and to produce laser cut and 3D printed mechanical prototypes.  A CAD technician supports design & fabrication activities with knowledge of sustainable production processes and industry standards. Job functions include CAD modeling, geometric problem solving, presentations of design reviews, and collaborating in design projects.  Interpretation of engineering drawings is based on American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Y14 standards.

A Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively using technical, graphical, oral and written formats.
   
   
2. Demonstrate appropriate mastery of industry technical graphic standards, Computer-Aided Design techniques, sustainable technology and rapid prototyping and additive production technologies in the design of components, systems or processes of mechanical design.
   
   
3. Demonstrate appropriate mastery of industry technical graphical standards in the analysis of technical graphics and digital prototypes of mechanical design components, systems or processes.
   
   
4. Collaborate effectively in teams to produce comprehensive design technology solutions to mechanical and manufacturing processes and systems.
   

**Please see attached program narrative (download under LMI data attachments)

• The following certificate counts were awarded below, however this was during pandemic remote teaching environment and increase is expected in current hybrid teaching format.
  

2020-2021	2021-2022
2 students	6 students

• Future years’ course enrollment and completions are projected to be in line with data provided from 2020-2021, with completions increasing around 5% per year.

• Projected Annual Program Completers: 8-15 per year

This program aligns with the following goals of the Educational Master Plan:

• Increase the median earnings and/or the regional living wage for students who exit the college.
•  Align all degrees and certificates with appropriate workforce demand.
• Increase work-based learning opportunities.
• Create and sustain a culture of viable career pathways for all students

**Please see attached program narrative (download under LMI data attachments)

This is an existing approved occupational skills certificate to be modified to a low-unit certificate of achievement for student certificate transcriptability for student’s academic purposes & success.

The purpose of the program is to support students to gain the skills necessary to obtain entry level careers in mechanical design and fabrication through the use of CAD (computer-aided design) software and fabrication technologies.  Students not only virtually prototype designs, they explore physical fabrications using advanced/rapid prototyping equipment such as laser cutting, 3D printing, vacuum forming, and CNC milling to realize design potentials.

This integrates industry credentialing including two levels of Solidworks CAD credentials, up to the Professional level certification.  Students also prepare to successfully complete the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Associates Credential.  These industry credentials provide an improved opportunity for internships and job opportunities within the Mechanical design and fabrication industries (and related fields) as well as opportunities within the Green Energy and Environmental Sector.

This certificate integrates the core courses for an existing stackable Certificate of Achievement that is AS Degree applicable. 

Required units in the program:  13

Requirements	Dept. Name/#	Name	Units	Sequence Option A
Required Core (13 units)	DT 008A  DT 008B  DT 008C  DT 030	Introduction to Digital Design and Fabrication  Intermediate Digital Design and Fabrication  Advanced Systems Design & Fabrication  Sustainable Technologies	3  3  4  3	Yr 1, Fall  Yr 1, Spring  Yr 1, Summer  Yr 1, Fall

Proposed Sequence

• Year 1, Fall = 6 units
• Year 1, Spring = 3 units
• Year 1, Summer = 4 units
• Total Units:  13 units

There are no other similar programs for mechanical design, drafting, and fabrication in our CTE division. We do have a Manufacturing Technology program focused on Machining and CNC fabrication, but does not closely overlap with our computer-aided design and rapid prototyping focus on design projects.

Cerritos-Mechanical Engineering Design Technician Certificate of Achievement, East LA-AS Engineering Graphics and Design Technology, El Camino-Computer-Aided Design Drafting Certificate of Achievement, Glendale-Engineering Technology – CAD & Design Drafting, LA Pierce-Engineering Graphics and Design Technology Certificate of Achievement, Long Beach-Drafting - Mechanical Design Certificate of Achievement, Mt San Antonio-Industrial Design Engineering

8-15 per year, with 5% increase per year

This is an existing approved OSC being modified to a low-unit COA.