Drafting

Catalog Description

After completing course work for Drafting, students will be able to work safely in aCAD/CAM and mechanical drafting environment. In addition, studentswill learn skills in mechanical drafting and with CAD programs, CAM programsand 3D printing equipment. 2D and 3D drawing creations along with modeling andparametric drawings will allow students to perform basic drafting tasks relatedto drawings required for entry level employment in the mechanical andcomputerized drafting occupations.

Program Outcomes

Drafting, Certificate of Achievement

4.ENROLLMENT AND COMPLETER PROJECTIONS(Project the number of students to earn degree/certificate annually.) Allnon-ADT programs must complete.

Class size is 12 students. 7-9 student completers areexpected each year. If these numbers remain consistent, we could possibly openadditional sections.

Program Narrative

1.         PROGRAMGOALS AND OBJECTIVES (Address the purpose of the program to include workforcepreparation, transfer preparation, basic skills, civic education, or localpurpose as applicable; include program student learning outcome(s) in thissection.) Must be completed for all program types.

The Drafting Certificate of Achievement is designed toprovide education and training to become employable in a variety ofdrafting industry in the San Joaquin Valley. It is agoal that graduates will find employment in the field of mechanical drafting,computer aided drafting, computer aided design within their first year. Theprogram consists of 2D drafting of drawings and 3Dmodeling for a wide variety of drafting skills for design and CAM applications.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this program students will:

·       Demonstrateshop safety

·       Interpretblueprints and shop drawings

·       Demonstratecreation of drawing with 2D CAD and 3D CAD/CAM application

 Program Outcomes

Drafting, Certificate of Achievement

 Program Narrative

1.         PROGRAMGOALS AND OBJECTIVES (Address the purpose of the program to include workforcepreparation, transfer preparation, basic skills, civic education, or localpurpose as applicable; include program student learning outcome(s) in thissection.) Must be completed for all program types.

The Drafting Certificate of Achievement is designed toprovide education and training to become employable in a variety ofdrafting industry in the San Joaquin Valley. It is agoal that graduates will find employment in the field of mechanical drafting,computer aided drafting, computer aided design within their first year. Theprogram consists of 2D drafting of drawings and 3Dmodeling for a wide variety of drafting skills for design and CAM applications.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this program students will:

·       Demonstrateshop safety

·       Interpretblueprints and shop drawings

·       Demonstratecreation of drawing with 2D CAD and 3D CAD/CAM application

• 2.       CATALOG DESCRIPTION (exactly as it will appear in thecatalog). Must be completed for all program types.

Aftercompleting course work for Drafting, students will be able to work safely in aCAD/CAM and mechanical drafting environment. In addition, studentswill learn skills in mechanical drafting and with CAD programs, CAM programsand 3D printing equipment. 2D and 3D drawing creations along with modeling andparametric drawings will allow students to perform basic drafting tasks relatedto drawings required for entry level employment in the mechanical andcomputerized drafting occupations.

3.         MASTERPLANNING (Explain how the program fits in the mission, curriculum, and masterplanning of the college as well as higher education in California.) All non-ADTprograms must complete.

TheDrafting of Achievement is in alignment with Madera Community College's Missionand State Community College District’s Master Plan offering access toquality career technical programs.
MCChas the facilities and resources to maintain the program. Faculty teaching inthe program meet the minimum
qualificationsand experience for teaching manufacturing technology courses. The draftingprogram will utilize the college program review process for programmonitoring and improvement. The draftingtechnology instructors maintain active communication and employer relationshipswith local business owners through site visitsto the manufacturing/metrology facilities throughout the year to follow up onstudent employment opportunities andon-the-job performance. The instructors also maintain class contact withemployers and students through work experienceclasses. This program will fulfill a training need by industry by trainingstudents to work in the field of mechanicaland computerized drafting.

4.ENROLLMENT AND COMPLETER PROJECTIONS(Project the number of students to earn degree/certificate annually.) Allnon-ADT programs must complete.

Class size is 12 students. 7-9 student completers areexpected each year. If these numbers remain consistent, we could possibly openadditional sections.

 5.PLACEOF PROGRAM IN CURRICULUM/SIMILAR PROGRAMS (Explain how the program fits incollege's existing program inventory.) All non-ADT programs must complete.

Associated Programs

Title (SP02) Program
Award
Welder CA
Welding Technology AS
Machinist CA
Machine Tool Technology AS
Industrial Maintenance Technician CA
Industrial Maintenance Technician AS

Many of these programs focus on the fabrication and machiningmanufacturing side of industry. The Drafting certificate is designed to targetstudents lacking the experience in industry and seeking a broad setof skills to begin their careers as drafting technicians, designed to targetstudents lacking the experience in industry and seeking a broad set of skillsto begin their careers as entry-level personnel. The program is a better optionfor students seeking employment in the industry who have limited experience working in the mechanical drafting industry.

6.SIMILAR PROGRAMS AT OTHER COLLEGES INSERVICE AREA (Provide justification of the need for the program in the region.)All non-ADT programs must complete.

The Drafting certificate is an offering for high demand,medium wage jobs. In our region, there are similar programs offeredat:
FresnoCity College, ComputerAided Drafting Technician 1

MaderaCommunity College has a different population of students and programs are not identical,so students are able to complete different interests in drafting occupations.