Drafting and CAD Technology - Butte College

Drafting and CAD Technology from Butte College is a Campus Associate Engineering Design degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The Drafting and CAD Technology program is designed to prepare students to meet the drafting requirements of industry. The diversity of the program allows students to pursue a career with a variety of companies that employ drafters. The program can be arranged to earn either a Certificate of Achievement or an Associate in Sciences degree . To be successful in this program it is desirable that students have a background in math and science. A year or more of high school drafting is very beneficial. Students need to be neat, methodical and have an aptitude for spatial thinking. Students who are still enrolled in high school and who are considering a career as a drafter are encouraged to take classes in trigonometry, physical science and computer science. Career Opportunities Students who complete this program will be able to prepare drawings for individuals and companies in the architectural, civil engineering , and construction technology fields. Students will have experience using both manual drafting and computer aided drafting (CAD) techniques. Students will also have experience reading construction drawings and interpreting specifications. Courses in surveying and geographic information systems (GIS) have been included to help students in finding employment in the technical support areas for civil engineering and related technologies . View more details on Butte College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering Design courses.