CAD DESIGNER – ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING/CONSTRUCTION

**Please see attached Program narrative (under LMI data attachments)

Course Description

The curriculum prepares students to be advanced users of three dimensional Computer-Aided Design - CAD and Building Information Modeling – BIM systems to solve building and construction design problems using the principles and standards of Sustainable Technology.  A CAD Designer supports design activities with knowledge of sustainable production processes and industry standards.  Job functions include interpreting building codes, LEED and current industry sustainability standards, formulas or data for building design, geometric problem solving, interpretation of designs for the development of blueprints, presentations of design reviews, and collaborating in design projects. This course of study prepares participants for successful completion of LEED accreditation at the Associates Level. 

An 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, Building Information Modeling strategies and techniques, and rapid prototyping and sustainable technologies in the design and representation of architectural, engineering and construction systems.
   
   
3. Demonstrate appropriate mastery of industry technical graphical standards in the critical analysis of technical graphics and digital prototypes of architectural, engineering and construction systems or processes.
   
   
4. Collaborate effectively in teams to produce comprehensive design technology solutions to architectural, engineering and construction systems and processes.
   

**Please see attached Program narrative (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
1 student	3 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: 5-10 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

This is an existing OSC and a new COA is being submitted to stack on top of this certificate.  This program integrates the core courses for the stackable COA.

Despite the number of colleges offering Architectural Technology programs, several colleges offer larger unit Architecture transfer programs whereas our program aims to prepare students for entry-level careers as CAD/BIM drafters within the building design industry (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) and related fields.  While reviewing the other certificate programs offered by area colleges, many programs did not include Sustainable Design/Technology courses.  Employment/labor market trends show a large growth in the green building sector over the next five years.  This program prepares students to apply for LEED (Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design) Green Associates exam, an industry credential that is highly regarded within the A/E/C discipline.

Students in this program interpret codes and design requirements to create innovative solutions, applying the design process through virtual and physical prototyping.  Students learn computer-aided design and building information modeling software to prototype and test design solutions.  Industry credentialing in Autodesk software (Autocad and Revit) is currently being integrated into the program curriculum.  These credentials provide improved opportunities for internships and job placement.  Students also physically prototype design solutions utilizing advanced rapid prototyping equipment such as laser cutting, 3D printing, vacuum forming, and CNC milling.

Required units in the program:  12

Requirements	Dept. Name/#	Name	Units	SequenceOption A
Required Core (12 units)	DT 017  DT 118  DT 114  DT 030	Building Design & Construction Technical Graphics 3-Dimensional Building Design & Representation Building Information Modeling Design (BIM DESIGN) Sustainable Technologies	3  3  3  3	Yr 1, Fall  Yr 1, Fall  Yr 1, Spring  Yr 1, Spring

Proposed Sequence

Year 1, Fall = 6 units

Year 1, Spring = 6 units

Total Units:  12 units

In our CTE division, we have a Construction Inspection program that is also developing a Sustainability focused certificate, however their program greatly differs from ours as they are preparing students for building inspection and our program focuses on the computer-aided design drafting and design.

Cerritos-Computer-Aided Drafting and Design; Citrus-Computer-Aided Design (CAD) – Architecture and Drafting; East LA-Architecture Drafting ; El Camino-Computer-Aided Design Drafting; Glendale-Architectural Drafting and Design; LA Harbor-Architectural Technology; LA Pierce-Architectural Technology; LA Trade Tech-Architectural Technology; LA Valley-Architecture; Mt San Antonio-Architectural Technology Concentration; Rio Hondo-Architectural Design and Drawing Technician

5-10 per year with 5% increase per year

Existing approved OSC to be modified to a low-unit COA