Majors in Drafting and Anthropology, and Minors in General Industrial Arts and English. State of Michigan Provisional Teaching Certification and Vocational Experience Certification. Pat Shaughnessy, Paraprofessional Associate in Applied Science Drafting Technology.
Students work in a professional design atmosphere with computerized equipment.
The program requires a high degree of patience, an ability to see things before they are drawn, and the ability to solve problems of varying complexity. Students can earn up to three levels of certification ranging from Basic Drafting to Advanced CAD Operator. Students are encouraged to work toward advanced college placement. Articulation agreements allow students to enter college and waive courses as a result of their CATC training. The students should have the ability to sit for long periods of time, be patient, get along with others, and work in a quiet atmosphere.