CAD Operator, TCC (CP41) (151302) Technical Certificate of Credit

Campus Locations: Thomasville, Tifton

All of the courses in the CAD Operator TCC program are embedded in the Drafting Technology diploma and degree programs. The CAD Operator TCC program endows students with the prospect to continue on the career pathway toward advancement in the drafting profession. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in drafting practices and software. This TCC could also serve if needed as an exit point for high school dual enrolled students needing a point of exit for employment purposes.

Length of Program: Two (2) Semesters

Entrance Dates: Beginning of each semester.

Entrance Requirements: Refer to Admissions criteria. Click for Entrance Score Requirements.

Age: Applicant must be 16 years of age or older.

Education: An applicant must be a high school graduate or the equivalent (GED). College transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Advisor: A Program Advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course. An advisor will be assigned by admissions.

Program Final Exit Point: CAD Operator, Technical Certificate of Credit.

Credits Required for Graduation: 20 minimum semester hour credits required for graduation.

Cost

Books: $350.00
Fees: $301.00
Tuition: $400.00
Total: $1,051.00

Books: $150.00
Fees: $301.00
Tuition: $800.00
Total: $1,251.00

Fees: $301.00
Tuition: $800.00
Total: $1,101.00

Curriculum Outline (20 hours)

1: Occupational Courses	20
DFTG 1101CAD Fundamentals Pre-requisite(s): Provisional Admission Establishes safety practices as they relate to a drafting environment. Introduces basic CAD functions while presenting essential principles and practices for line relationships, scale, and geometric construction.	4
DFTG 1103Multiview/Basic Dimensioning Pre/Co-requisite(s): DFTG 1101 This course provides multiview and pictorial sketching, orthographic drawing and fundamental dimensioning methods necessary to develop 2D and 3D views that completely describe machine parts for manufacture using intermediate CAD software techniques.	4
DFTG 11053D Mechanical Modeling Pre/Co-requisite(s): Provisional Admission In the 3D Mechanical Modeling course, the student becomes acquainted with concepts of the software related to Parametric modeling for mechanical drafting. The student will develop the skills necessary to create 3D models and presentation/working drawings.	4
DFTG 1107Advanced Dimensioning/Sectional Views Pre/Co-requisite: DFTG 1103 This course continues dimensioning skill development and introduces tools for precision measurement and section views.	4
DFTG 1109Auxiliary Views/Surface Developments Pre/Co-requisite(s): DFTG 1103 Introduces techniques necessary for auxiliary view drawings, surface development, and developing sheet metal parts.	4