Computer-Aided Drafting Technology Technical Standards

Purpose Statement

All students in the Computer-Aided Drafting Technology program are expected to meet certain technical standards which are essential for the successful completion of all phases of the program, and which reflect industry requirements and standards. To verify the student’s ability to perform these essential functions, students may be required to demonstrate the technical standards below.

Meeting these technical standards does not guarantee employment in this field upon graduation. The ability to meet the program’s technical standards does not guarantee a student’s eligibility for any certification exams or successful completion of the program.

 

Technical Standard Definition of Standards Examples
Critical Thinking/Problem-Solving Skills

Ability is sufficient for classroom and lab work.
  • Apply mathematical and verbal/written/reading skills to interpret, propose solutions, and communicate design intent.
  • Interpret and apply written standards and codes.
  • Analyze various options for completing a project to maximize efficiency.
Interpersonal Skills

Abilities are sufficient to interact with individuals and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.
  • Able to work as part of a team and act professionally and treat others with respect while staying focused on one or more tasks.
Communication Skills Abilities are sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written form.
  • Ask questions to quickly obtain information related to technical projects.
  • Receive and interpret information from instructors.
  • Communicate effectively with others in verbal and written forms.
Coping Skills Abilities are sufficient to be productive in a classroom, lab, or industry situation.
  • Ability to stay calm and focused working on projects with hard deadlines.
Mobility/Motor Skills

Physical abilities are sufficient to move in one’s environment with ease and without restriction.
  • Move from workstation to workstation near other students, instructor, and equipment.
  • Manipulate hand and digital drafting equipment.
Auditory Skills Auditory abilities are sufficient to work effectively and safely.
  • Receive and respond to instructors and others.
Visual Skills Visual ability is sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in the classroom, lab, and other locations on the campus.
  • Visually interpret information from drawings, diagrams, and sketches both in printed and digital form.
Tactile Skills Tactile skills adequate for work in a classroom or lab environment.
  • Manipulate drafting instrumentation, tools, and technology.
Environmental Must be able to function safely under varying environmental factors.
  • Navigate both indoor and outdoor environments, including construction sites to compare classwork with building in progress.
Emotional/Behavioral Possess emotional stability sufficient to maintain composure in stressful situations and assume responsibility/accountability for actions.
  • Demonstrate flexibility, honesty, empathy, patience, and cooperative behaviors.
  • Display high levels of personal responsibility, accountability, and development.
  • Remain calm and focused in a high-stress deadline-driven environment.

 

In the case of an otherwise qualified individual with a documented disability, appropriate and reasonable accommodations will be made unless doing so would fundamentally alter the essential training elements, cause undue hardship, or produce a direct threat to the safety of the patient or student.

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is invested in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Support Services is part of Student Services and is located in the K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center. For detailed information or to request accommodations visit Support Services. An appointment is recommended prior to enrollment in order to discuss any special concerns.