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Engineering Graphics and Design Technology: Basic Drafting - CAD Technician (STC-DD1)

Coastal Alabama Community College

Short-Term Certificate

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The Engineering Graphics and Design Technology program provides the technical training for students to interpret and produce engineering and architectural graphics and data. Students are eligible for this certificate after completing the first semester of a Drafting and Design Technology AAS degree.

Credits

12 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingActive LearningWritingActive ListeningMathematicsSystems AnalysisSpeaking

Knowledge

DesignEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageBuilding and ConstructionComputers and ElectronicsMechanicalMathematics

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionVisualizationNear VisionOral ExpressionFluency of IdeasOriginalityWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningMathematical ReasoningSelective AttentionSpeech Recognition

Tasks

  • Produce drawings, using computer-assisted drafting systems (CAD) or drafting machines, or by hand, u
  • Draft plans and detailed drawings for structures, installations, and construction projects, such as
  • Coordinate structural, electrical, and mechanical designs and determine a method of presentation to
  • Use drone technology to capture aerial views and topographical data for civil engineering projects.
  • Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and contr
  • Produce three-dimensional models, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
  • Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of compo
  • Create bills of materials.

Technology

Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareComputer aided design CAD softwarePattern design softwareDesktop publishing softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareMaterials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software

Tools

Architects' scalesBacklit digitizersCompassesComputer aided design CAD multi-unit display graphics cardsDesktop computersElectronic scalesEstimating keypadsFlexible curvesFrench curvesGraphics tabletsHandheld calculatorsLarge-format digitizersNotebook computersPlottersPressure-sensitive graphic tabletsCutting plotters

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Architectural and Civil Drafters17-3011.00
  • Mechanical Drafters17-3013.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Basic CAD software commands and drafting tools — apply under direct supervision to produce simple architectural or civil drawings in a professional office setting.
  • Hand drafting instruments such as compasses, protractors, and triangles — use following established protocols to complete assigned drawing tasks on entry-level projects.
  • Orthographic and isometric drawing conventions — recognize and replicate under supervisor guidance when preparing standard views for structural plans.
  • Building codes and technical specification documents — read and summarize key requirements with instructor or senior drafter support on assigned projects.
  • Topographic survey data and cross-section profiles — interpret basic information to assist in drafting elevation and contour maps under direct oversight.
  • CAD layer structures and file-naming standards — follow office drafting standards to organize and save drawing files in a document management system.
  • Interior room layout dimensions and clearances — draft simple floor plan arrangements for commercial spaces using CAD software under close supervision.
  • Architectural sketches and field notes — translate into preliminary CAD drawings with guidance from a licensed architect or senior drafter.
  • Mathematics including scale, measurement, and basic geometry — apply accurately when setting up drawing coordinates and dimensions on assigned drafting tasks.
  • Drawing revision markups provided by senior staff — incorporate changes into existing CAD files and verify updates against original redline notes.

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Student Outcomes

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Completion Rate
26%
Placement Rate
43%