Architectural CAD / Drafting - Lancaster County Career and Technology Center

Architectural CAD / Drafting from Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is a Campus Certificate Architectural Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Program Mission Statement The mission of the Architectural CAD / Drafting program is to prepare people for skilled, innovative and productive careers. Program Goals All Architectural CAD/Drafting students will demonstrate proficiency on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) and earn National Skill Certificates; ie. National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) and Pennsylvania Skill Certificates . All Architectural CAD/Drafting students will successfully transition onto a 1st career job and/or related post secondary training. All Architectural CAD/Drafting students will be proficient in their career major and demonstrate proficiency through hands-on performance and theoretical testing. Program Description The Architectural CAD / Drafting program offers a foundation of basic CAD (Computer-Aided Drafting) skills and knowledge, preparing students to attend a two or four-year institution of higher learning or to begin a career as an entry level drafter and/or CAD operator. Students learn techniques through a self-paced program of instruction that includes instruction in AutoCAD software and other architectural concepts. Architectural draftspersons prepare accurate architectural working plans, cross-sections and details for engineering drawings. They may be required to make mathematical calculations, and to estimate both the quantity and cost of materials needed for a project. These calculations require the use of engineering tables and handbooks, along with the knowledge of algebra, trigonometry and geometry. The program content consists of instruction in basic house design, room planning, floor plans, elevations and preparation of working drawings and details. Employment Opportunities Architectural Drafter Architectural Illustrator CAD Drafter Entry Level Drafter Structural Drafter View more details on Lancaster County Career and Technology Center . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Architectural Engineering courses.