SCC’s Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) programs prepare students for careers as drafting
technicians. You’ll learn to use AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks and other specialized
software to produce production drawings for buildings, mechanical systems, and specialized
designs. You’ll also learn how to work as part of a creative team with architects,
designers, engineers, and analysts.
Drafting utilizes several valuable skills: math, creativity, communication, time management
and technical abilities. By training as a CAD drafter, you’ll be able to pursue a
drafting career across a range of exciting industries, including architecture, aeronautics,
automotive design, construction, manufacturing, engineering and more.
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Careers
Architectural Drafter
Civil Drafter
Electrical Drafter
Electronics Drafter
Mechanical Drafter
Industry Salaries
Architectural and Civil Drafters: $42,840 - $84,420 in the St. Louis region (O*NET,
2023)
Electrical and Electronics Drafters: $49,020 - $103,680 in the St. Louis Region (O*NET,
2023)
Mechanical Drafter: $44,340 - $84,540 in the St. Louis Region (O*NET, 2023)
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.
