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Design Engineering Technology

Northwest-Shoals Community College

Associate's Degree

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Design Engineering Technology program prepares students for careers as drafters and CAD technicians. Coursework includes mechanical drafting, computer-aided design, machine drafting, and product design.

Credits

68 credits

Format

In-Person

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingWritingActive LearningMathematicsOperations MonitoringJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

DesignEngineering and TechnologyMechanicalMathematicsEnglish Language

Abilities

Near VisionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech RecognitionMathematical ReasoningVisualizationWritten ExpressionFluency of IdeasOriginalitySelective AttentionWritten ComprehensionInformation OrderingProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningCategory 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.
  • Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.
  • Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
  • Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and s

Technology

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

Tools

Architects' scalesBacklit digitizersCompassesComputer aided design CAD multi-unit display graphics cardsCutting plottersDesktop computersElectronic scalesEstimating keypadsFlexible curvesFrench curvesGraphics tabletsHandheld calculatorsLarge-format digitizersNotebook computersPlottersAbsorption dynamometersAccelerometersAdjustable wrenchesAir compressorsAnalytical balancesAnemometersAngle grindersArc welding equipmentArc-joint pliersBand sawsBelt sandersBench grindersBend test fixturesBinocular compound microscopesBore gauges

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Mechanical Drafters17-3013.00
  • Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians17-3027.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Detailed design drawings — produce complete mechanical equipment drawings and specifications with reduced oversight using CAD software.
  • Three-dimensional models — develop accurate 3D part and assembly models in CAD software for routine mechanical components.
  • Schematic and angle views — independently lay out functional relationship diagrams depicting component assemblies in standard manufacturing contexts.
  • Design modifications — revise existing drawings to correct documented operating deficiencies based on engineering feedback and change orders.
  • Specification analysis — review engineering sketches, ideas, and related data to identify design factors affecting component geometry and fit.
  • Mathematical computation — apply trigonometric and algebraic formulas to calculate part dimensions and tolerances using computer-assisted equipment.
  • Scale blueprints — draft specialty items such as machine guards or fixture components at full or reduced scale from engineering concepts.
  • Materials requirements data — cross-reference material dimensions and part numbers against MRP or ERP software records to confirm accuracy.
  • Graphics and rendering software — produce clear presentation-quality images of mechanical assemblies for internal design reviews.
  • Interpersonal coordination — communicate drawing status updates and clarifying questions to engineers and production staff during project meetings.

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