Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted): Engineering CAD Drafting

Below is a sample academic plan that shows you how you can complete your Certificate in a timely manner. Your path may look different depending on your circumstances?for example, if you attend part-time, choose to take Intersession or Summer courses, or have earned prior credit (Credit for Prior Learning, Dual Enrollment, Transfer Credit). You are required to meet with a counselor to set up a comprehensive education plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals.

This program prepares students for employment as a MECHANICAL or CIVIL ENGINEERING COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (CAD) DRAFTER, and has a strong focus on teaching industry-standard CAD software in the respective areas.  Students select one of two options: (1) MECHANICAL, which focuses on 3D solid modeling CAD like SolidWorks or (2) CIVIL, which focuses on AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and REVIT. 

Transfer engineering students may benefit from this program as it teaches essential ENGINEER job skills that may not be taught at the university.  Other courses in this program may transfer to the university.

 

 

Use CAD software to produce industry-standard models

Use CAD software to produce industry-standard technical drawings

Program Map

GE General Education Course
M Major Course
E Elective Course
SI Summer/Intersession Course *
* Course is appropriate for Summer and Intersession, which are accelerated terms.

Getting Started

Comprehensive Education Plan: You are required to meet with a counselor for a comprehensive educational plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor in your first semester.

First Semester

13 units
ENGR 100A
Introduction to Engineering
The course explores the branches of engineering, the functions of an engineer, and the industries in which engineers work. Explains the engineering education pathways and explores effective strategies for students to reach their full academic potential. Presents an introduction to the methods and tools of engineering problem solving and design including the interface of the engineer with society and engineering ethics. Develops communication skills pertinent to the engineering profession.
    ENGR 122
    Engineering Drawing
    Principles of engineering drawing: projections, views, sections, dimensions, tolerancing, assemblies, manufacturing processes, engineering drafting practices. Utilizing 2D CAD and 3D solid modeling CAD software. Suggested preparation: prior course or experience in drafting and CAD.
      ENGR 183
      AutoCAD I
      A first course in AutoCAD by Autodesk, an industry standard engineering CAD software, especially in the civil and architectural fields. Topics include display and file management, units, entities, object selection, advanced editing, layers, dimensions, text, and graphic exchange.
        CHOICE: Engineering CAD Drafting Elective

        Second Semester

        9 units
        CHOICE: Engineering CAD Drafting Elective
        CHOICE: Engineering CAD Drafting Elective
        CHOICE: Engineering CAD Drafting Elective