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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.
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Additive Manufacturing, I.C.
Continuing Education Advanced Manufacturing has a new Fabrication Lab for students, engineers, and the general public to learn how to create objects using the standard and most recent digital tools, including 3D printers. While we do not allow commercial production, we do offer the use of our lab for prototype work as well as for student use. It is a place to invent, learn, and use your creativity. Manufactures, users, and any interested person may visit our labs to observe the 3D Printers and other equipment used in the Manufacturing industry.
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Additive Manufacturing, I.C.
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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