CAD Operator
Offered at the Following Campus Locations
Program Overview
All of the courses in the CAD Operator TCC program are embedded in the Drafting Technology diploma and degree programs. The CAD Operator TCC program provides students with the opportunity to continue on the career pathway toward advancement in the drafting profession. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in drafting practices and software. This TCC could also serve, if needed, as an exit point for high school Move On When Ready students needing a point of exit for employment purposes.
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or GED. Minimum age requirement of 16.
ACCUPLACER minimum scores: Reading Comprehension 55, Sentence Skills 60, Arithmetic 34, Elementary Algebra N/A
COMPASS test score minimum: Reading 70, English 32, Mathematics 26
Course Overview
DFTG1101CAD Fundamentals4Establishes safety practices as they relate to a drafting environment. Introduces basic CAD functions while presenting essential principles and practices for line relationships, scale, and geometric construction.1571DFTG1103Multiview/Basic Dimensioning4Multiview/Basic Dimensioning provides multiview and pictorial sketching, orthographic drawing and fundamental dimensioning methods necessary to develop 2D and 3D views that completely describe machine parts for manufacture using intermediate CAD software techniques.1572Choose One of the Following Specializations:Architectural Drafting SpecializationDFTG1125Architectural Fundamentals4Introduces architectural fundamental principles and practices associated with architectural styles and drawing. Fundamentals residential and commercial practices will be covered. Topics include: specifications and materials; architectural styles, construction drawing practices and procedures, dimensioning and scales.5142DFTG1127Architectural 3D Modeling4In the Architectural 3D Modeling course, the student becomes acquainted with concepts of the software related to Parametric modeling for Architectural drafting. The student will develop the skills necessary to create 3D models and presentation/constructions drawings.1578DFTG1129Residential Drawing I4Introduces the essential skills necessary for assessing the expected materials, labor requirements and costs for given structures or products also students will be introduce to architectural drawing skills necessary to produce a basic set of construction drawings given floor plan information. Topics include: material take-offs; footing and foundation; floor plans; exterior elevations; site plans; and construction drawing techniques/practices.5151Mechanical Drafting SpecializationDFTG11053D Mechanical Modeling4In the 3D Mechanical Modeling course, the student becomes acquainted with concepts of the software related to Parametric modeling for mechanical drafting. The student will develop the skills necessary to create 3D models and presentation/working drawings.1573DFTG1107Advanced Dimensioning/Sectional Views4Advanced Dimensioning/Sectional Views continues dimensioning skill development and introduces tools for precision measurement and sectional views.1574DFTG1109Auxiliary Views/Surface Development4Introduces techniques necessary for auxiliary view drawings, surface development, and developing sheet metal parts. Topics include: primary auxiliary views, secondary auxiliary views, surface development, and developing sheet metal parts.1575Minimum Length of Program: 2 Term(s)Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 20