2025-2026 College Catalog

Print this page

Drafting Technology, Certificate

The Drafting Technology Program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions in the drafting field. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

Drafters prepare precise drawings and specifications from sketches, field notes, and other information furnished by an engineer or a designer. They also calculate the quality, quantity, and cost of materials. Final drawings, either by use of the computer or by conventional drafting procedures, contain a detailed view of the object as well as specifications for materials to be used, procedures to be followed, and other information to carry out the job.

Students interested in a career in drafting should be able to do detailed work requiring a high degree of accuracy, have good eyesight and eye-hand coordination, and be able to function as part of a team since they will work directly with engineers and skilled workers.

Recommended Program of Study

First Semester

Course NumberTitleCredits
DFTG 1305Introduction to Technical Drawing

3:2:3

DFTG 1309Basic Computer-Aided Drafting

3:2:3

DFTG 1333Mechanical Drafting

3:2:3

DFTG 1317Architectural Drafting-Residential

3:2:3

DFTG 1345Parametric Modeling and Design

3:2:3

Second Semester

Course NumberTitleCredits
ARCE 1352Structural Drafting

3:2:3

DFTG 2319Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting

3:2:4

DFTG 1330Civil Drafting I

3:2:4

DFTG 2323Pipe Drafting

3:2:3

DFTG 2308Instrumentation Drafting

3:2:3