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DRAFTING/DESIGN TECHNOLOGY    

Instructor:  Shane Stoehr

 

Course Description
Drafting/Design Technology is directed towards preparing high school students and adults who will apply for admission to an accredited four-year college or university, Commonwealth campus, junior college, or technical school and/or upon graduation enter the workforce as technicians, engineering aides, draftspersons, or CAD operators in various fields.

The program is intended to give the student an opportunity to develop essential skills in, but not limited to, the following:

  • Engineering drafting and graphics
  • Mechanical conceptualization
  • Application of mathematical tools to solve geometry
  • Problem solving through determination of design intent
  • Understanding of industries and manufacturing processes
  • Industry standard technology of design and reproduction
  • Architectural drawing and materials of construction
  • Attitudes and work habits relative to the standards of the industry

This program offers the student an important opportunity to begin learning a useable technical trade and prepare for future educational goals.

The student should possess an interest and strength in mathematics, experience with computers, and be able to work well individually, in teams, and in a group setting.

Prerequisites:  Applied Math, Science, Communications, English & Grammar, Computer & Internet Literacy

Appropriate Occupations

  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Tool Design Engineering
  • Plant Layout Design
  • Planning Design Engineering
  • Architectural Engineering
  • Field Service Engineering
  • Instrumentation Engineering
  • Planning Design Engineering
  • Project Design Engineering
  • Process Engineering
  • Drafting and Design
  • Piping Engineering
  • Sales Engineering
  • Method Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Nuclear Engineering
 

Job Outlook
The Drafting/Design Technology field is continually growing, especially with the addition of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) to the marketplace. The need for proficient CAD operators and skilled draftspersons is ever growing, and it appears that the demand for these people in the job market will follow this trend and continue to grow.

Further Education Opportunities
Educational opportunities exist at technical schools, junior colleges, most Commonwealth campuses, and at accredited four-year colleges and universities.

 

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This course also available to adult students. 

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4/6/07