Computer Aided Drafting - Central Ohio Technical College

Computer Aided Drafting from Central Ohio Technical College is a Campus Certificate Architectural Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The CAD certificate includes 22 credits and can be used in two ways: Stand-alone goal prepares the student for entry-level employment as a CAD drafter Short-term goal leads to the complete associate degree with all 22 credits applying immediately toward either the Architectural Design Major or Civil Design Option. Learning Outcomes At the completion of the plan of study the student will be able to: Use a computer drafting program to create accurate architectural documents to meet professional standards; Select and apply proper uses and properties of architectural components and materials to develop buildable assemblies and details meeting construction standards; Use problem solving and critical thinking skills to design and document functional solutions to meet established criteria and standards when given a design program and problem; Analyze an architectural plan drawing for proper compliance with local building and zoning codes; Apply appropriate terminology to effectively communicate with professionals in the architecture,engineering and design office environment; Exhibit professionalism through active participation in class activities and successful completion of group projects. Career Opportunities/Salary Classroom and lab experiences prepare Architectural Design Major and Civil Design Option graduates for a dynamic career in construction or engineering offices such as architectural, civil, mechanical, and structural. COTC graduates are skilled in the design and production of working drawings using CAD . Additionally, graduates know building codes, site work, architectural materials, and structural and mechanical systems, surveying, and fabricating. Graduates can work on the design and construction of bridges, buildings, dams,highways, treatment facilities, and water supply. View more details on Central Ohio Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Architectural Engineering courses.