Computer Aided Design Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 15.1301

This program includes instruction in basic drafting with the student choosing emphasis in either Architectural or Mechanical drafting. CAD Technology offers certificates as well as a diploma in the area of choice. Computer Aided Design is incorporated into both areas of concentration where trainees learn to create accurate and complete drawings using techniques such as red-line drafting.

Duration

16 Months

Credits

46 credits

Cost

Total Tuition/Fees $5,760.00 Textbook/Supplies Cost $110.00Show more

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathway to Mech Engineering TechFrom The University of Tennessee

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Computer Aided Design Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 15.1301

Duration

16 Months

Credits

46 credits

Cost

Total Tuition/Fees $5,760.00 Textbook/Supplies Cost $110.00Show more

Format

In-Person

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingWritingJudgment and Decision MakingSpeakingActive LearningMathematicsOperations MonitoringRepairingTroubleshootingEquipment MaintenanceOperation and ControlQuality Control AnalysisSystems AnalysisEquipment SelectionMonitoringCoordination

Knowledge

DesignEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsMechanicalBuilding and ConstructionCustomer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and SecurityProduction and ProcessingAdministration and Management

Abilities

Near VisionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityVisualizationOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningManual DexterityFinger DexterityArm-Hand SteadinessControl PrecisionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech RecognitionInformation OrderingFluency of IdeasOriginalitySelective AttentionExtent FlexibilityMultilimb CoordinationMathematical ReasoningStatic StrengthTrunk StrengthStaminaCategory Flexibility

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.
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
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.
Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details
Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimat
Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyze
Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and com
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conf
Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Determine quantities, sizes, shapes, and locations of reinforcing rods from blueprints, sketches, or
Space and fasten together rods in forms according to blueprints, using wire and pliers.
Position and secure steel bars, rods, cables, or mesh in concrete forms, using fasteners, rod-bendin
Unload rebar from trucks.
Use forklifts or cranes to move construction material, such as rebar.
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 design CAD softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareData base user interface and query softwareDocument management softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareSpreadsheet softwareDesktop publishing softwareProject management softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareMaterials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareFacilities management softwarePattern design softwareData base management system softwareInternet browser softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwareWord processing softwareObject or component oriented development softwareIndustrial control 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 tabletsDividersDrafting curvesDrafting machinesDrafting trianglesPersonal computersProtractorsSteel rulesT-squaresCutting plotters2-channel lab scopes3 pound sledge hammers5 pound sledge hammers5-gas emissions analyzersAdjustable wrenchesAir chisels

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