Computer Aided Design and Drafting---Advanced

Certificate of Achievement
Career/Technical (Major Code: A2576)

Class provides students an opportunity to further examine, learn, and apply CAD skills as they relate to mechanical design and drafting. Computer aided drafting occupations include but are not limited to architectural and civil drafters, commercial and industrial designers, electrical and electronics drafters, mechanical drafters. 

Program Student Learning Outcomes

  • Organize and print different types of views used in mechanical design.
  • Analyze drawings and modify to meet industry required standards.
  • Use technical documents student will evaluate mechanical drawings for errors.

Gainful Employment

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges to disclose a variety of information for any financial aid eligible program that “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.”

Students who complete this program will have acquired the necessary analytical tools to successfully secure gainful employment in the field of study.

For more information regarding the data provided for this program and what it means to you as a student, please feel free to visit our SWC Gainful Employment website at: www.swccd.edu/gainfulemployment.

Program Requirements
CAD 220INTRODUCTION TO CADD/CAM SYSTEMS3
CAD 222CAD MECHANICAL DESIGN I3
CAD 230INTRODUCTION TO SOLIDWORKS3
CAD 223CAD DETAILING AND DIMENSIONING3
CAD 224CAD MECHANICAL DESIGN II3
CAD 231SOLIDWORKS II3
Total Units18