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Advanced Certificate (Engineering Design)

Drake State Community and Technical College

Short-Term Certificate

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Advanced short-term certificate in engineering design. Covers advanced CAD techniques, reverse engineering, additive manufacturing processes, and design innovation.

Credits

9 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 ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingActive LearningMathematicsWritingMonitoringSystems AnalysisSystems Evaluation

Knowledge

DesignEngineering and TechnologyMechanicalMathematicsEnglish LanguageProduction and Processing

Abilities

Near VisionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionMathematical ReasoningVisualizationFluency of IdeasOriginalitySelective AttentionSpeech RecognitionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionInformation OrderingCategory Flexibility

Tasks

  • 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.
  • Test selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics
  • Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
  • Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to es

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareMaterials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDocument management softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareIndustrial control softwareDevelopment environment software

Tools

Architects' scalesBacklit digitizersCompassesComputer aided design CAD multi-unit display graphics cardsCutting plottersDesktop computersElectronic scalesEstimating keypadsFlexible curvesFrench curvesGraphics tabletsHandheld calculatorsLarge-format digitizersNotebook computersPlotters3-axis computer numerically controlled CNC milling machinesAdjustable hand wrenchesAir conditioning unitsAir heatersAir purifying respiratorsAngle platesAutocollimatorsAutomated vision systemsAutomatic microhardness testersBand sawsBelt conveyorsBench grindersBioreactorsBlow molding machinesBoring tools

Work Values

SupportWorking ConditionsAchievementRelationshipsIndependenceRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Mechanical Drafters17-3013.00
  • Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians17-3026.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Complex mechanical drawings — autonomously develop detailed specifications and multi-sheet drawing packages for dies, tools, and control systems using CAD.
  • Advanced 3D modeling — create parametric, fully constrained assembly models with motion simulation for non-routine mechanical systems in CAD software.
  • Full-scope view layouts — define and execute orthographic, sectional, and auxiliary views depicting complete system relationships across multi-component assemblies.
  • Root-cause design revision — diagnose operating deficiencies from field data and implement drawing corrections that eliminate recurring production problems.
  • Critical specification review — evaluate complex engineering data sets, regulatory standards, and supplier constraints to determine feasible component design approaches.
  • Engineering mathematics — derive and validate detailed formulas for stress, tolerance stack-up, and material properties to support component design decisions.
  • Specialty blueprint development — design full-size or scale blueprints for custom mechanical items such as chassis components, integrating customer and manufacturing requirements.
  • Cross-functional technical communication — prepare and present written reports and verbal explanations of design intent to engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams.
  • CAD and ERP integration — link drawing data to enterprise resource planning and supply chain systems to support accurate bill-of-materials management.
  • Quality and standards compliance — audit drawing packages for adherence to ASME, ISO, and company drafting standards across all project deliverables.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
100%
Placement Rate
88%