INTEGRATED CIRCUIT LAYOUT & DESIGN SPECIALIZATION LEVEL 1 | Austin Community College District

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingWritingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingReading ComprehensionSpeakingActive Learning

Knowledge

DesignEngineering and TechnologyComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageMathematics

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionNear VisionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionVisualizationSpeech RecognitionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingDeductive Reasoning

Tasks

Draft detail and assembly drawings of design components, circuitry or printed circuit boards, using
Draft working drawings, wiring diagrams, wiring connection specifications, or cross-sections of unde
Assemble documentation packages and produce drawing sets to be checked by an engineer or an architec

Technology

Computer aided manufacturing CAM softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareProject management softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP software

Tools

CompassesDesktop computersDividersDrafting curvesDrafting machinesDrafting trianglesPersonal computersProtractorsSteel rulesT-squares

Work Values

SupportAchievementWorking ConditionsRelationshipsIndependenceRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium17-3012.00	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	title_inference	$73,720 median$110,180 top	-5.56%	-120

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Detail and assembly drawings of multi-component circuitry — draft with minimal oversight using CAD software, applying firm drafting standards on commercial or industrial projects.
Working drawings and cross-sections of underground cable installations — produce independently, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and installation crew requirements.
Wiring connection specifications and conduit routing diagrams — develop from engineer-supplied design concepts for routine electrical system projects.
Completed construction drawings — review for accuracy and conformity to applicable standards and regulations, flagging discrepancies for engineering resolution.
Drawing sets and documentation packages — compile and coordinate so that all components are consistent, complete, and ready for architect or engineer sign-off.
Design requirements and clarifications — gather by consulting directly with engineers or architects to resolve ambiguities in working drawing assignments.
Engineering staff and technical personnel — confer with routinely to troubleshoot drafting or design conflicts encountered during active project production.
Graphics and photo-imaging software — use to prepare presentation-quality exhibits and schematic overlays supporting client submittals.
Project files and revision histories — maintain within ERP or project management software to ensure traceability of drawing changes across project phases.
Geographic and spatial factors affecting equipment layout — evaluate using GIS tools or scaled site plans to inform placement decisions in moderate-complexity electrical designs.

Course Pathway

6 courses in this program

16 courses

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

DFTG 2413BASIC INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DESIGN

4 cr

ITSC 1307UNIX OPERATING SYSTEM I

3 cr

CETT 1403DC CIRCUITS

4 cr

CETT 1425DIGITAL FUNDAMENTALS

4 cr

DFTG 2433ADVANCED INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DESIGN

4 cr

DFTG 2405PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD DESIGN

4 cr

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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