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Program Description
This Technical Certificate will provide training and skills
in the drafting fields. Completers of the program will have
the knowledge and experience to become entry-level employees
in the field of computer-aided drafting.
Length of Program
Length of program varies with the student’s ability
to schedule classes.
Entrance Date
Students are accepted quarterly.
Entrance Requirements
OTC Placement Exam
Age
16 years of age or older
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Advisor
An advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course.
A program advisor will be assigned by admissions.
Salary Range
$17,000 to $20,000
Job Market
Employment of drafters is expected to grow about as fast as
the average for all occupations through 2010. Industrial growth
and increasingly complex design problems associated with new
products and manufacturing processes will increase the demand
for drafting services.
Personal Traits Required
Pays close attentions to accuracy and detail; follows specific
instructions; plans projects; good mechanical, communication,
and problem solving skills; visual aptitude. For some specializations
in drafting, artistic ability is helpful.
Curriculum
| Course |
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Title |
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Credit
Hours |
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| DDF 101 |
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Introduction to Drafting |
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6 |
| DDF 102 |
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Size and Shape Description I |
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5 |
| DDF 107 |
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ntroduction to CAD |
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6 |
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Total Hours Required |
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17 |
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