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Drafting & Design Engineering Technology
The Drafting and Design Engineering Technology program at Houston City College provides up-to-date technical training in both architectural and engineering design drafting. Students gain the skills needed to create accurate drawings, models, and plans used across the construction and manufacturing industries.
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- Construction Industry & Manufacturing
Programs
Drafting & Design Engineering Technology - General, A.A.S.
The Drafting and Design Engineering Technology program offers the technical training necessary for students choosing a drafting/design career in the fields of architecture, construction, manufacturing, and engineering. This program provides a strong academic and technical base, giving the graduate the needed skills and knowledge for immediate employment and the foundation for professional growth.
The Drafting and Design Engineering Technology program offers the technical training necessary for students choosing a drafting/design career in the fields of architecture, construction, manufacturing, and engineering. This program provides a strong academic and technical base, giving the graduate the needed skills and knowledge for immediate employment and the foundation for professional growth. It also provides professional growth for the experienced drafter/designer needing academic enrichment and knowledge of computer-aided drafting technology.
Advanced placement credit (21 credit hours max) is available to students who can provide written documentation of a minimum of two years, continuous related industry experience within the past ten years. This advanced placement credit is awarded after the student completes 9 semester hours at HCC.
This program provides a strong academic and technical base, giving the graduate the needed skills and knowledge for immediate employment and the foundation for professional growth. It also provides professional growth for the experienced drafter/designer needing academic enrichment and knowledge of computer-aided drafting technology.
Advanced placement credit (21 credit hours max) is available to students who can provide written documentation of a minimum of two years, continuous related industry experience within the past ten years. This advanced placement credit is awarded after the student completes 9 semester hours at HCC.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) allows students to earn only one AAS in Drafting and Design Engineering Technology. Students must choose one of the following specializations: Architectural/Civil/Structural. Electrical/Mechanical, General, & Piping.
Likewise the THECB allows students to earn only one Certificate in Drafting and Design Engineering Technology. Students must choose from one of the following six specializations: Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, General, & Piping.
In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Occupational Skills Award (OSA) per academic year.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
The AAS in Drafting and Design Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Engineering Graphics/Design/Drafting Engineering Technology (Mechanical) and Similarly Named Programs.
Upon graduation students will have achieved the following outcomes in support of ABET accreditation. For associate degree programs, these student outcomes must include, but are not limited to, the following:
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The ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
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The ability to design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the discipline;
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The ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
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The an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results; and
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The ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team.
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Minh Pham
- Duration
- 2 years (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits: 60
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View the Drafting & Design Engineering Technology - General, A.A.S.Program degree plan to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Drafting & Design Engineering Technology - General, C1
The Drafting and Design Engineering Technology program offers the technical training necessary for students choosing a drafting/design career in the fields of architecture, construction, manufacturing, and engineering. This program provides a strong academic and technical base, giving the graduate the needed skills and knowledge for immediate employment and the foundation for professional growth. This award is a specialization that can only be “stacked” with the A.A.S. Specialization with the same name. Student can only earn one Certificate Level 1. Contact your advisor for more information. There are General, Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanial, and Pipe Certificates that corresponds with the A.A.S. degree.
The Drafting and Design Engineering Technology program offers the technical training necessary for students choosing a drafting/design career in the fields of architecture, construction, manufacturing, and engineering. This program provides a strong academic and technical base, giving the graduate the needed skills and knowledge for immediate employment and the foundation for professional growth. It also provides professional growth for the experienced drafter/designer needing academic enrichment and knowledge of computer-aided drafting technology.
Advanced placement credit (21 credit hours max) is available to students who can provide written documentation of a minimum of two years, continuous related industry experience within the past ten years. This advanced placement credit is awarded after the student completes 9 semester hours at HCC.
This program provides a strong academic and technical base, giving the graduate the needed skills and knowledge for immediate employment and the foundation for professional growth. It also provides professional growth for the experienced drafter/designer needing academic enrichment and knowledge of computer-aided drafting technology.
Advanced placement credit (21 credit hours max) is available to students who can provide written documentation of a minimum of two years, continuous related industry experience within the past ten years. This advanced placement credit is awarded after the student completes 9 semester hours at HCC.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) allows students to earn only one AAS in Drafting and Design Engineering Technology. Students must choose one of the following specializations: Architectural/Civil/Structural. Electrical/Mechanical, General, & Piping.
Likewise the THECB allows students to earn only one Certificate in Drafting and Design Engineering Technology. Students must choose from one of the following six specializations: Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, General, & Piping.
In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Occupational Skills Award (OSA) per academic year.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
The AAS in Drafting and Design Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Engineering Graphics/Design/Drafting Engineering Technology (Mechanical) and Similarly Named Programs.
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Minh Pham
- Duration
- 3 semesters (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Hybrid
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Level 1 Certificate: 24
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View the Drafting & Design Engineering Technology - General, C1 to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Architectural Drafter, O.S.A.
The Drafting and Design Engineering Technology program offers the technical training necessary for students choosing a drafting/design career in the fields of architecture, construction, manufacturing, and engineering. This program provides a strong academic and technical base, giving the graduate the needed skills and knowledge for immediate employment and the foundation for professional growth. It also provides professional growth for the experienced drafter/designer needing academic enrichment and knowledge of computer-aided drafting technology.
The Drafting and Design Engineering Technology program offers the technical training necessary for students choosing a drafting/design career in the fields of architecture, construction, manufacturing, and engineering. This program provides a strong academic and technical base, giving the graduate the needed skills and knowledge for immediate employment and the foundation for professional growth. It also provides professional growth for the experienced drafter/designer needing academic enrichment and knowledge of computer-aided drafting technology.
Advanced placement credit (21 credit hours max) is available to students who can provide written documentation of a minimum of two years, continuous related industry experience within the past ten years. This advanced placement credit is awarded after the student completes 9 semester hours at HCC.
This program provides a strong academic and technical base, giving the graduate the needed skills and knowledge for immediate employment and the foundation for professional growth. It also provides professional growth for the experienced drafter/designer needing academic enrichment and knowledge of computer-aided drafting technology.
Advanced placement credit (21 credit hours max) is available to students who can provide written documentation of a minimum of two years, continuous related industry experience within the past ten years. This advanced placement credit is awarded after the student completes 9 semester hours at HCC.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) allows students to earn only one AAS in Drafting and Design Engineering Technology. Students must choose one of the following specializations: Architectural/Civil/Structural. Electrical/Mechanical, General, & Piping.
Likewise the THECB allows students to earn only one Certificate in Drafting and Design Engineering Technology. Students must choose from one of the following six specializations: Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, General, & Piping.
In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Occupational Skills Award (OSA) per academic year.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
The AAS in Drafting and Design Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Engineering Graphics/Design/Drafting Engineering Technology (Mechanical) and Similarly Named Programs.
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Minh Pham
- Duration
- 1 semester (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Occupational Skills Award: 9
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View the Architectural Drafter, O.S.A. to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
AutoCad Drafter, O.S.A.
The Drafting and Design Engineering Technology program offers the technical training necessary for students choosing a drafting/design career in the fields of architecture, construction, manufacturing, and engineering. This program provides a strong academic and technical base, giving the graduate the needed skills and knowledge for immediate employment and the foundation for professional growth. It also provides professional growth for the experienced drafter/designer needing academic enrichment and knowledge of computer-aided drafting technology.
The Drafting and Design Engineering Technology program offers the technical training necessary for students choosing a drafting/design career in the fields of architecture, construction, manufacturing, and engineering. This program provides a strong academic and technical base, giving the graduate the needed skills and knowledge for immediate employment and the foundation for professional growth. It also provides professional growth for the experienced drafter/designer needing academic enrichment and knowledge of computer-aided drafting technology.
Advanced placement credit (21 credit hours max) is available to students who can provide written documentation of a minimum of two years, continuous related industry experience within the past ten years. This advanced placement credit is awarded after the student completes 9 semester hours at HCC.
This program provides a strong academic and technical base, giving the graduate the needed skills and knowledge for immediate employment and the foundation for professional growth. It also provides professional growth for the experienced drafter/designer needing academic enrichment and knowledge of computer-aided drafting technology.
Advanced placement credit (21 credit hours max) is available to students who can provide written documentation of a minimum of two years, continuous related industry experience within the past ten years. This advanced placement credit is awarded after the student completes 9 semester hours at HCC.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) allows students to earn only one AAS in Drafting and Design Engineering Technology. Students must choose one of the following specializations: Architectural/Civil/Structural. Electrical/Mechanical, General, & Piping.
Likewise the THECB allows students to earn only one Certificate in Drafting and Design Engineering Technology. Students must choose from one of the following six specializations: Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, General, & Piping.
In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Occupational Skills Award (OSA) per academic year.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
The AAS in Drafting and Design Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Engineering Graphics/Design/Drafting Engineering Technology (Mechanical) and Similarly Named Programs.
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Minh Pham
- Duration
- 1 semester (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Occupational Skills Award: 9
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View the AutoCad Drafter, O.S.A. to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Civil/Structural Drafter, O.S.A.
The Drafting and Design Engineering Technology program offers the technical training necessary for students choosing a drafting/design career in the fields of architecture, construction, manufacturing, and engineering. This program provides a strong academic and technical base, giving the graduate the needed skills and knowledge for immediate employment and the foundation for professional growth. It also provides professional growth for the experienced drafter/designer needing academic enrichment and knowledge of computer-aided drafting technology.
The Drafting and Design Engineering Technology program offers the technical training necessary for students choosing a drafting/design career in the fields of architecture, construction, manufacturing, and engineering. This program provides a strong academic and technical base, giving the graduate the needed skills and knowledge for immediate employment and the foundation for professional growth. It also provides professional growth for the experienced drafter/designer needing academic enrichment and knowledge of computer-aided drafting technology.
Advanced placement credit (21 credit hours max) is available to students who can provide written documentation of a minimum of two years, continuous related industry experience within the past ten years. This advanced placement credit is awarded after the student completes 9 semester hours at HCC.
This program provides a strong academic and technical base, giving the graduate the needed skills and knowledge for immediate employment and the foundation for professional growth. It also provides professional growth for the experienced drafter/designer needing academic enrichment and knowledge of computer-aided drafting technology.
Advanced placement credit (21 credit hours max) is available to students who can provide written documentation of a minimum of two years, continuous related industry experience within the past ten years. This advanced placement credit is awarded after the student completes 9 semester hours at HCC.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) allows students to earn only one AAS in Drafting and Design Engineering Technology. Students must choose one of the following specializations: Architectural/Civil/Structural. Electrical/Mechanical, General, & Piping.
Likewise the THECB allows students to earn only one Certificate in Drafting and Design Engineering Technology. Students must choose from one of the following six specializations: Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, General, & Piping.
In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Occupational Skills Award (OSA) per academic year.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
The AAS in Drafting and Design Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Engineering Graphics/Design/Drafting Engineering Technology (Mechanical) and Similarly Named Programs.
Have Questions?
We are here to help.
Minh Pham
- Duration
- 1 semester (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Occupational Skills Award: 9
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View the Architectural Drafter, O.S.A. to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Electrical Drafter, O.S.A.
The Drafting and Design Engineering Technology program offers the technical training necessary for students choosing a drafting/design career in the fields of architecture, construction, manufacturing, and engineering. This program provides a strong academic and technical base, giving the graduate the needed skills and knowledge for immediate employment and the foundation for professional growth. It also provides professional growth for the experienced drafter/designer needing academic enrichment and knowledge of computer-aided drafting technology.
The Drafting and Design Engineering Technology program offers the technical training necessary for students choosing a drafting/design career in the fields of architecture, construction, manufacturing, and engineering. This program provides a strong academic and technical base, giving the graduate the needed skills and knowledge for immediate employment and the foundation for professional growth. It also provides professional growth for the experienced drafter/designer needing academic enrichment and knowledge of computer-aided drafting technology.
Advanced placement credit (21 credit hours max) is available to students who can provide written documentation of a minimum of two years, continuous related industry experience within the past ten years. This advanced placement credit is awarded after the student completes 9 semester hours at HCC.
This program provides a strong academic and technical base, giving the graduate the needed skills and knowledge for immediate employment and the foundation for professional growth. It also provides professional growth for the experienced drafter/designer needing academic enrichment and knowledge of computer-aided drafting technology.
Advanced placement credit (21 credit hours max) is available to students who can provide written documentation of a minimum of two years, continuous related industry experience within the past ten years. This advanced placement credit is awarded after the student completes 9 semester hours at HCC.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) allows students to earn only one AAS in Drafting and Design Engineering Technology. Students must choose one of the following specializations: Architectural/Civil/Structural. Electrical/Mechanical, General, & Piping.
Likewise the THECB allows students to earn only one Certificate in Drafting and Design Engineering Technology. Students must choose from one of the following six specializations: Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, General, & Piping.
In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Occupational Skills Award (OSA) per academic year.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
The AAS in Drafting and Design Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Engineering Graphics/Design/Drafting Engineering Technology (Mechanical) and Similarly Named Programs.
Have Questions?
We are here to help.
Minh Pham
- Duration
- 1 semester (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Occupational Skills Award: 9
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View the Electrical Drafter, O.S.A. to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Mechanical Drafter, O.S.A.
The Drafting and Design Engineering Technology program offers the technical training necessary for students choosing a drafting/design career in the fields of architecture, construction, manufacturing, and engineering. This program provides a strong academic and technical base, giving the graduate the needed skills and knowledge for immediate employment and the foundation for professional growth. It also provides professional growth for the experienced drafter/designer needing academic enrichment and knowledge of computer-aided drafting technology.
The Drafting and Design Engineering Technology program offers the technical training necessary for students choosing a drafting/design career in the fields of architecture, construction, manufacturing, and engineering. This program provides a strong academic and technical base, giving the graduate the needed skills and knowledge for immediate employment and the foundation for professional growth. It also provides professional growth for the experienced drafter/designer needing academic enrichment and knowledge of computer-aided drafting technology.
Advanced placement credit (21 credit hours max) is available to students who can provide written documentation of a minimum of two years, continuous related industry experience within the past ten years. This advanced placement credit is awarded after the student completes 9 semester hours at HCC.
This program provides a strong academic and technical base, giving the graduate the needed skills and knowledge for immediate employment and the foundation for professional growth. It also provides professional growth for the experienced drafter/designer needing academic enrichment and knowledge of computer-aided drafting technology.
Advanced placement credit (21 credit hours max) is available to students who can provide written documentation of a minimum of two years, continuous related industry experience within the past ten years. This advanced placement credit is awarded after the student completes 9 semester hours at HCC.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) allows students to earn only one AAS in Drafting and Design Engineering Technology. Students must choose one of the following specializations: Architectural/Civil/Structural. Electrical/Mechanical, General, & Piping.
Likewise the THECB allows students to earn only one Certificate in Drafting and Design Engineering Technology. Students must choose from one of the following six specializations: Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, General, & Piping.
In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Occupational Skills Award (OSA) per academic year.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
The AAS in Drafting and Design Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Engineering Graphics/Design/Drafting Engineering Technology (Mechanical) and Similarly Named Programs.
Have Questions?
We are here to help.
Minh Pham
- Duration
- 1 semester (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Occupational Skills Award: 9
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View the Mechanical Drafter, O.S.A. to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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View the Architectural Drafter, O.S.A. to see the total credit hours required.
Piping Drafter, O.S.A.
The Drafting and Design Engineering Technology program offers the technical training necessary for students choosing a drafting/design career in the fields of architecture, construction, manufacturing, and engineering. This program provides a strong academic and technical base, giving the graduate the needed skills and knowledge for immediate employment and the foundation for professional growth. It also provides professional growth for the experienced drafter/designer needing academic enrichment and knowledge of computer-aided drafting technology.
The Drafting and Design Engineering Technology program offers the technical training necessary for students choosing a drafting/design career in the fields of architecture, construction, manufacturing, and engineering. This program provides a strong academic and technical base, giving the graduate the needed skills and knowledge for immediate employment and the foundation for professional growth. It also provides professional growth for the experienced drafter/designer needing academic enrichment and knowledge of computer-aided drafting technology.
Advanced placement credit (21 credit hours max) is available to students who can provide written documentation of a minimum of two years, continuous related industry experience within the past ten years. This advanced placement credit is awarded after the student completes 9 semester hours at HCC.
This program provides a strong academic and technical base, giving the graduate the needed skills and knowledge for immediate employment and the foundation for professional growth. It also provides professional growth for the experienced drafter/designer needing academic enrichment and knowledge of computer-aided drafting technology.
Advanced placement credit (21 credit hours max) is available to students who can provide written documentation of a minimum of two years, continuous related industry experience within the past ten years. This advanced placement credit is awarded after the student completes 9 semester hours at HCC.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) allows students to earn only one AAS in Drafting and Design Engineering Technology. Students must choose one of the following specializations: Architectural/Civil/Structural. Electrical/Mechanical, General, & Piping.
Likewise the THECB allows students to earn only one Certificate in Drafting and Design Engineering Technology. Students must choose from one of the following six specializations: Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, General, & Piping.
In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Occupational Skills Award (OSA) per academic year.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
The AAS in Drafting and Design Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Engineering Graphics/Design/Drafting Engineering Technology (Mechanical) and Similarly Named Programs.
Have Questions?
We are here to help.
Minh Pham
- Duration
- 1 semester (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Occupational Skills Award: 9
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View the Piping Drafter, O.S.A. to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
AutoCAD Draftsman, I.C.
This training is designed to provide basic knowledge of various types of CAD software usage, identifying CAD hardware and software and operating systems; compatibility of CAD drawings for various types of CAD drafting; determine means of storing and sharing databases. The hands-on computer-based activity teaches the fundamental techniques, tips and shortcuts for 2D to 3D CAD drawings useful for individuals as a beginner through intermediate CAD Operator. The knowledge acquired can also be helpful if an individual is interested in taking the entry level Autodesk Certified Users exams.
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- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total minimum contact hours for this certificate: 96
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View the AutoCAD Draftsman, I.C. catalog listing to see the total courses required.
- Cost
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Total Program Tuition: $1,575.00
Tuition does not include books, course material or vouchers for certification exams.
