Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate

Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) is primarily used for detailed engineering of 3D models and/or 2D drawings of physical components, but it is also used throughout the engineering process from conceptual design and layout, through strengths and analysis of concepts to the definition of manufacturing or building methods or components. The purpose of this certificate is to provide basic computer-aided drafting (CAD) skills. Students learn CAD techniques for producing 2D and 3D technical drawings using different CAD software programs. The median salary in North Carolina is $21 per hour for a CAD Technician (U.S. Department of Labor, 2015).

 

Course Prefix/Num Course Title  
Core Courses
DFT-151 CAD I 3 SHC
DFT-152 CAD II 3 SHC
DFT-153 CAD III 3 SHC
DFT-154 Introduction to Solid Modeling 3 SHC
Total Semester Hours of Credit (SHC) for Core Courses: 12 SHC
Total SHC for Program 12 SHC

 

Estimated Costs:

Textbooks: $320 per semester
Tools/Instruments: $40
Consumable Fees: $15 - $40 per semester