What is Computer Aided Drafting and Design?
A computer aided drafter and designer is a technical specialist with broad-based skills for architectural, civil, mechanical, and manufacturing fields. In this program, the students are taught manual drafting techniques and 2D and 3D CAD. Specific skills taught include, but are not limited to, lettering, geometric construction, orthographic projections, dimensioning and tolerancing, and related technical processes. These skills are required to transform specifications and instructions of architects, designers, and engineers into complete and precise drawings. The drafter is a skilled technician with a thorough understanding of the graphic language and is an indispensable contributor to the engineering design team.
Progression in the Computer Aided Drafting and Design program is contingent upon achievement of a grade of C or greater in each technical and mathematics course with maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or above (on a 4 scale)
What are my career options?
Graduates from this program are ready for entry-level positions as drafters or cad operators with architectural, civil, mechanical, and manufacturing companies that hire drafters.
What are my degree, diploma, or certificate options?
- Computer Aided Drafting and Design - AAS
- Computer Aided Drafting and Design - Diploma
- Certificates are available for:
- 3D Modeler
- Architectural Designer
- Building Information Modeling
- Civil Drafter
- Computer Assisted Drafter
- Detailer
- Drafter Assistant
How Much can I make, and Where can I take Classes?
The great thing about KCTCS is that we have colleges and campuses around the state. Choose a college, and you'll find more information on the program and the salaries for careers in the area.
