Industrial Technology Department | C.C. Certificate of Completion | 6 months

You will develop some exciting new skills in this program. Among these new skills, you should be able to:

• apply computer software applications to produce manufacturing, construction, and architectural-related documents to scale;
• create 2D and 3D CAD models;
  
• demonstrate fundamental competency using solid/parametric modeling software;
• create solid models, assemblies, and drawings based on design intent;
• create and design construction documents used in Building Information Modeling;
• apply problem-solving skills to document a new product or process;
• model CNC machining processes and generate G&M code.

Career opportunities include:

• CAD technician
• drafter
• architectural drafter
• mechanical drafter

PROGRAM CODE: CC.CAD

The Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) certificate supports Clackamas Community College students to gain the skills needed to enter the workforce as drafters and design technicians in manufacturing, construction, and architectural settings. The program gives students the opportunity to develop skills and explore multiple drafting approaches and technologies. Many of the courses are part of the Computer-Aided Manufacturing AAS.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• apply computer software applications to produce manufacturing, construction, and architectural-related documents to scale;
• create 2D and 3D CAD models;
• model CNC machining processes and generate G&M code;
• demonstrate fundamental competency using AutoCAD Inventor software;
• create solid models, assemblies, and drawings based on design intent;
• create and design construction documents used in Building Information Modeling;
• apply problem-solving skills to document a new product or process.