Technical drafters work in a variety of settings converting design concepts to working drawings and updating existing drawings as changes are made to the design and planning of residential housing and mechanical engineering drawings. A number of classes in the certificate program may be applied toward an associate of applied science degree. Facilities Students use computer-aided drafting lab stations with enhanced Pentium computers. The lab is networked and uses AutoCAD 2000. There are a variety of plotters and printers for data output.
Students integrate theory and practice while working in a community business or organization.
Students earn college credit and a grade for work related to their educational and career goals. Through co-op, a student can develop skills, expand career knowledge, and make contacts for future employment. Contact the co-op coordinator to enroll. The local and statewide employment outlook for mechanical drafters is above average. For architectural and civil drafters, local employment and statewide employment is good.