Computer Assisted Drafting Technology - Dutchess Community College

Computer Assisted Drafting Technology from Dutchess Community College is a Campus Certificate Architectural Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The Computer Assisted Drafting Technology program prepares technicians for entry-level positions in the field of drafting. The graduate is qualified for positions in the drafting environment in the areas of both traditional (manual) and computeraided drafting. A Certificate is awarded upon completion of the requirements for this program Upon successful completion of the CAD program, graduates can be expected to have knowledge as detailed below: Understanding of the various engineering and architectural environments in which Computer Aided Drafting is used. Ability to employ the skill of manual drafting in the mechanical and architectural disciplines in the preparation of assigned drawings. Demonstrate effective time management responsibility by completing assignments and projects with the assigned time constraints. Ability to apply mechanical and architectural drawing standards through production of assigned drawings. Ability to operate Computer Aided Drafting software through the production of assigned computer hard-copy drawings. Understand and solve basic descriptive geometry engineering problems including measuring translation between imperial and metric, tolerancing and basic sheet metal developments and transitions. Ability to illustrate pictorial axonometric and perspective drawings using pencil techniques and CAD by production of assignments and projects. Ability to develop three-dimensional rendered drawings using CAD software and add-on packages. Identify advanced methods of design technology such as rapidprototyping, reverse engineering, and model making. Understand the basics of the field of surveying. Ability to use modern land surveying equipment and perform basic functions required of a surveying technician. View more details on Dutchess Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Architectural Engineering courses.