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Basic CAD

Southern Union State Community College

Short-Term Certificate

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Short-term certificate covering basic computer-aided drafting. Includes introduction to CAD, freehand sketching, and basic technical drawing.

Credits

9 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

Active LearningReading ComprehensionActive ListeningMathematicsCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingWriting

Knowledge

DesignEngineering and TechnologyMechanicalMathematicsEnglish Language

Abilities

Near VisionMathematical ReasoningVisualizationOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionFluency of IdeasOriginalitySelective AttentionSpeech Recognition

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.

Technology

Computer aided manufacturing CAM softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareMaterials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareDocument management software

Tools

Architects' scalesBacklit digitizersCompassesComputer aided design CAD multi-unit display graphics cardsCutting plottersDesktop computersElectronic scalesEstimating keypadsFlexible curvesFrench curvesGraphics tabletsHandheld calculatorsLarge-format digitizersNotebook computersPlotters

Work Values

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • 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)

  • CAD software basics — navigate and execute fundamental drawing commands under direct supervision in a mechanical drafting environment.
  • Orthographic and schematic views — reproduce standard multi-view layouts from engineer-provided sketches on assigned drafting projects.
  • Blueprint reading — interpret title blocks, dimension lines, and tolerances under guidance on entry-level mechanical drawings.
  • Material dimensions — verify measurements of specified components and apply part numbering conventions following established checklists.
  • Design specifications — read and summarize written engineering requirements and related data under supervisor direction.
  • Mathematical formulas — perform basic geometric and arithmetic calculations to support component dimensioning using CAD tools.
  • Drawing revisions — apply marked-up corrections to existing mechanical drawings following redline instructions from senior drafters.
  • 3D modeling fundamentals — construct simple solid models of individual parts using CAD software with step-by-step guidance.
  • Standard drafting conventions — apply ASME Y14.5 GD&T symbols and line types correctly under close oversight on mechanical drawings.
  • Document management software — file, retrieve, and version-control drawing files according to departmental procedures in a supervised setting.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
47%
Placement Rate
88%