Program Information
Learn more about the Computer Assisted Design and Drafting program.
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Field of Interest
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) program is designed to prepare students as drafting technicians. Students will learn Computer Aided Design to develop skills in completing orthographic layouts, dimensioning, 2D and 3D computer aided drafting, and 3D printing all using American standards (ANSI). The program emphasizes current technological needs in the drafting industry. Students may apply these courses towards the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Drafting and Design Technology (3504).
Details
- Field of Interest
- Applied Technology
- Academic Plan Code
- 5547
- Total Credits Required
- 19
- Catalog Year
- 2026-2027
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Produce sketches, multi-view layouts, pictorial views, sectional views, and auxiliary views; all including dimensioning, symbology, linetypes, lineweights, drawing notes, and design related manufacturing callouts in a manner that is compliant with standard industry practices
- Apply and integrate computer technology using the latest 2D, 3D, and 3D parametric modeling CAD software to develop technical engineering drawings in two-dimensional multi-view and three-dimensional solid models in a manner that is efficient and compliant with standard industry practices.
- Compare additive manufacturing to traditional technologies to choose the best approach, including 3D printing materials and design layouts, for a given application to rapidly create prototypes.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
- Drafters, All Other
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFT105AA | Computer Aided Drafting I: AutoCAD | Critical course Gateway course | CS in combo w/ CSC100 or CSC100AA or CSC100AB | 3 | |
| DFT110 | Introduction to Drafting | Critical course | 3 | ||
| MPT150 | Introduction to SolidWorks | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFT111 | Intermediate Drafting | 3 | |||
| DFT254AA | Computer Aided Drafting II: AutoCAD | 3 | |||
| DFT255 | 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing | 4 |
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
Official Curriculum Documentation
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Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses in the program.
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Computer Aided Drafting