CAD Operator Mechanical (CP61)  Technical Certificate of Credit


CP61

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 endows students with the prospect 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 dual enrolled students needing a point of exit for employment purposes.

Occupational Courses (11 Credits)
Required Courses: (8 Credits)
DFTG 1103

Technical Drawing I 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.

4
DFTG 1109

Introduces 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.

4
DFTG Elective: Choose three credit hours. (3 Credits)
DFTG 2030

In this course students become acquainted with concepts of the software related to Presentations for Architectural Renderings and Architectural Animations. Students will demonstrate skills in texture applications, camera angles for presentations, lighting and shadow techniques for architectural renderings, and animation techniques for architectural presentations.

4
DFTG 2040

In this course the student becomes acquainted with concepts of the software related to Sheet Metal modeling for mechanical drafting, multi-body parts assemblies, and basic animation techniques for mechanical assembly presentations.

4
DFTG 2110Print Reading I
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