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