Computer-Aided Drafting

Program Information

Students in SCC’s CAD and drafting programs will learn to use a variety of in-demand software: AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD Electrical, Autodesk Civil 3D, Autodesk Inventor, Revit, and SolidWorks.  
 
You will be introduced to the types of drawings you might produce for specialized industries, like architectural drafting, civil engineering, electrical and electronics drafting, and mechanical drafting. These industries employ drafters to create technical, production drawings for buildings, infrastructure projects, medical tools, products for mass market, machinery, topographical maps, wiring diagrams.  
 
Students in the AAS program will take general education classes in communication, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and science alongside specialized CAD courses. Students in Certificate programs will be able to transfer their course credits to a future associate degree program, if you wish to pursue one. 

Students will develop:

Technical Skills: Graduates will be able to use industry-standard CAD software to develop architectural, civil, and/or mechanical drawings in a manner that is efficient and compliant with standard industry practices. 

Analytical Skills: Graduates will be able to understand customer specifications, evaluate design requirements, and interpret building codes, blueprints, manuals, specifications, and/or shop drawings. 

Teamwork: Graduates will be able to function effectively in a team with engineers, analysts, architects, and other drafters to establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. 

Communication: Graduates will be able to engage in professional dialogue with others to effectively convey and receive technical information using visual, written, and verbal methods.   

 

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