Drafting Technician I Certificate of Achievement

The Drafting Technician I certificate prepares students to work in the fields of Architecture, Engineering, and Drafting as a drafter. Students will have a working knowledge of mechanical and architectural drawing. Students will understand the concepts of line weights, lettering, orthographic projection, and sketching.

Enrollment Completer Projections is 25 students annually.

This major curriculum leads to the Drafting Technician I Certificate of Achievement for advanced Tech Prep applications, employment in design,engineering and manufacturing related industries, public works, utilities and CADD/Drafting related industries.  Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) Given various visual communication technologies such as traditional drafting and CADD, with industry standards such as ANSI / ASME and ISO, successful students will be able to effectively communicate, understand and interpret design concepts and criteria for industries that design, engineer and manufacture products. Upon completion of the program, successful students are prepared for industry employment and advancement within a variety of related professions. Further,students are prepared to transfer to advanced fields of study in related occupations.   Further, students are prepared to transfer to advanced fields of study in related occupations. To acquire the Drafting Technician I Certificate of Achievement  the following: 18 units including ENGD 101, ENGD 103, ENGD 110, CT 105, CT 107, MATH 104 OR MATH 105.  NOTE: Students interested in transferring as engineering majors should consult with a counselor for appropriate general education & major preparation counseling.

This major curriculum leads to the Drafting Technician I Certificate of Achievement for advanced Tech Prep applications, employment in design,engineering and manufacturing related industries, public works, utilities and CADD/Drafting related industries.  Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) Given various visual communication technologies such as traditional drafting and CADD, with industry standards such as ANSI / ASME and ISO, successful students will be able to effectively communicate, understand and interpret design concepts and criteria for industries that design, engineer and manufacture products. Upon completion of the program, successful students are prepared for industry employment and advancement within a variety of related professions. Further,students are prepared to transfer to advanced fields of study in related occupations.   Further, students are prepared to transfer to advanced fields of study in related occupations. To acquire the Drafting Technician I Certificate of Achievement  the following: 18 units including ENGD 101, ENGD 103, ENGD 110, CT 105, CT 107, MATH 104 OR MATH 105.  NOTE: Students interested in transferring as engineering majors should consult with a counselor for appropriate general education & major preparation counseling.

To acquire the Drafting Technician I Certificate of Achievement  the following: 18 units including ENGD 101 Introduction to Drafting, ENGD 103 Blueprint Reading for Construction, ENGD 110 Introduction to 2-D AutoCAD, CT 105 Technical Sketching, CT 107 Technical Mathematics, MATH 104 Trigonometry OR MATH 105 College Algebra.  NOTE: Students interested in transferring as engineering majors should consult with a counselor for appropriate general education & major preparation counseling.