Computer Aided Drafting
Instructor - Todd Anderson
The Drafting program at GCTC is designed to teach students how to use the computer systems of Computer Aided Drafting software as a tool to create geometric shapes, parts, and drawings. They will learn basic CAD drawing and editing commands and progress to using advanced commands that enhance productivity and accuracy. Printers and plotters are utilized to create finished drawings to industry standards.
In the program, students will learn a variety of CAD software including: Auto CAD, Solid Works, 3D Studio Max, as well as Microsoft software.
Drafting work has many specialties including aeronatuical drafters, architectural drafters, civil drafters, mechanical drafters, process piping, and pipeline drafters. There are many different opportunities available in the career field. The two career majors offered in the Drafting Program at GCTC are:
CAD Mechanical Technician – This major prepares students for a career in a CAD field or for advancing to a college or university to complete a higher degree. Students learn to convert ideas and specifications of the mechanical engineer into working drawings by utilizing both manual sketching and parametric solid modeling methods that meet ANSI (American National Standards Institute) and /or AIA (American Institute of Architecture) drafting standards. Instruction includes drawing and document management, presentation graphics animation and basic CAD software with an emphasis on mechanical design using project-based lab components.< CAD Design Architectural Specialist - This career major will introduce students to the skills required as a CAD Architectural Specialist.
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