Certificate of Achievement, Computer Aided Design-Mechanical, Core Skills

The Core Skills Certificate will prepare students for an entry-level position as a mechanical drafter trainee in a variety of design professional settings and will serve as a foundation for specialization.

• Construct engineering detail and working drawings incorporating tolerances and fits for manufacturing.

3-5 students should complete after 2 years.

The Computer Aided Design – Mechanical, Core Skills program creates an educational environment where students can achieve their individual goals by providing the knowledge and skills to enter the design field of their choice by using the latest technologies and industry trends.

This existing program has been updated and streamlined to increase completions and to utilize appropriate industry language. The previous program had 4 required courses and then students were required to complete one software option. The total required units were a range from 15-19, which was out of compliance as a result of some courses reducing units. The new program has 9 required courses and no restricted electives with a total overall requirement of 18 units.

REQUIRED COURSES                                                                  UNITS

ETEC 10         Introduction to Engineering Technology                             1

CAD 50           Mechanical Drafting, Introduction                                       2

CAD 51           Mechanical Drafting, Intermediate                                       2

CAD 52           CAD/CAM                                                                           2

CAD 60           Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing                          3

CAD 202         AutoCAD Fundamentals                                                      2

CAD 203         AutoCAD II, Advanced Concepts                                        2

CAD 220         Introduction to CATIA                                                         2

CAD 221         Intermediate CATIA                                                             2

 

TOTAL UNITS:                                                                                        18

There is not significant overlap with other programs at the college.

Orange Coast College, Mt. San Antonio College, Moorpark College.

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