Drafting & Design Technology

15.1301 DRAFTING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN, GENERAL
(PDE APPROVED PROGRAM OF STUDY)

Drafting & Design Technology prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills as each relates to
gathering and translating of data or specifications including basic aspects of planning, preparing and
interpreting mechanical, architectural, structural, civil, electrical/electronic, topographical and other
drawings and sketches used in various engineering fields. Instruction is designed to provide experiences in
drawing and Computer Aided Design (CAD); the use of reproduction materials,equipment and processes; the
preparation of reports and data sheets for writing specifications; the development of plan and process
charts indicating dimensions, tolerances, fasteners, joint requirements and other engineering data; the
development of models; and drafting multiple view assembly and sub-assembly drawings as required for
manufacture, construction and repair of mechanisms.

Students who successfully complete the program will have the opportunity to work as entry level CAD-
technicians with mechanical, architectural, and civil drafting professionals. Students may also work in many related careers such as surveying, construction estimating, and specification writing.