Drafting Technology - Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC)
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- Instructional School: Industry, Engineering, and Trades
- Department: Manufacturing and Welding
- Program Code: DRFT.ATC
- Program Type: Career and Technical Education
- Available Fully Online: No
- Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
NOTE: Courses required for this program may have an additional fee; more information can be found on the Special Course Fees web page.
Certificate Requirements
Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
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General Education Requirements | ||
Select one of the following (GEM 3): | 3-5 | |
Math in Modern Society | ||
Precalculus I: Algebra | ||
or MATH 143P | Precalculus I: Algebra | |
Precalculus | ||
Statistical Reasoning | ||
Survey of Calculus | ||
Calculus I | ||
PSYC 140 | Human Relations for Career and Personal Success (GEM 6) | 3 |
Major Requirements | ||
DRFT 100 | Construction Materials and Processes | 3 |
DRFT 114 | Drafting Basics | 3 |
DRFT 118 | Introduction to Revit | 3 |
DRFT 119 | Introduction to AutoCAD | 4 |
DRFT 120 | Residential Architecture | 4 |
DRFT 123 | Introduction to Solidworks | 3 |
DRFT 139 | Applied Problem Solving for Drafting | 3 |
DRFT 190 | Job Skills for Drafting | 1 |
DRFT 211 | Civil Drafting and Math | 4 |
DRFT 212 | Structural and HVAC System Drafting | 5 |
DRFT 213 | Machine Drafting and Design | 4 |
DRFT 217 | Commercial Architecture | 4 |
DRFT 218 | Electrical and Plumbing Systems Drafting | 4 |
DRFT 239 | Advanced Revit Techniques | 3 |
DRFT 290 | Drafting Technology Capstone | 1 |
Minimum Credit Hours Required | 55 |
Certificate Plan: Fall Start
The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Many Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites that have been accounted for within this course sequence plan. Please register for your major requirements each semester as shown below using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this plan.
NOTE: The required general education courses may be completed during any semester the student prefers, including summer semesters.
First Year | ||
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Fall | Credit Hours | |
DRFT 100 | Construction Materials and Processes | 3 |
DRFT 114 | Drafting Basics | 3 |
DRFT 118 | Introduction to Revit | 3 |
DRFT 119 | Introduction to AutoCAD | 4 |
Select one of the following (GEM 3): | 3-5 | |
Math in Modern Society | ||
Precalculus I: Algebra or Precalculus I: Algebra | ||
Precalculus | ||
Statistical Reasoning | ||
Survey of Calculus | ||
Calculus I | ||
Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
Spring | ||
DRFT 120 | Residential Architecture | 4 |
DRFT 123 | Introduction to Solidworks | 3 |
DRFT 139 | Applied Problem Solving for Drafting | 3 |
DRFT 190 | Job Skills for Drafting | 1 |
PSYC 140 | Human Relations for Career and Personal Success (GEM 6) | 3 |
Total Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
DRFT 211 | Civil Drafting and Math | 4 |
DRFT 212 | Structural and HVAC System Drafting | 5 |
DRFT 213 | Machine Drafting and Design | 4 |
Total Semester Credit Hours | 13 | |
Spring | ||
DRFT 217 | Commercial Architecture | 4 |
DRFT 218 | Electrical and Plumbing Systems Drafting | 4 |
DRFT 239 | Advanced Revit Techniques | 3 |
DRFT 290 | Drafting Technology Capstone | 1 |
Total Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
Minimum Credit Hours Required | 55 |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Use their understanding of machine, architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural drafting and design to become an entry-level drafter/designer in one of the disciplines of drafting.
- Use at least three types of software for Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) for producing two and three-dimensional objects.
- Analyze problems related to the profession requiring integration of fundamental skills in drafting, CADD, and required mathematics.
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to drafting and design related tasks.