Program Description
All of the courses in the Advanced CAD Technician TCC are embedded in the Drafting Technology diploma and degree programs. The Advanced CAD Technician TCC endows students with the prospect to continue on the career pathway toward advancement in the drafting profession. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in drafting practices and software.
Career Information
Occupation
Mechanical Drafters
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 10.4% nationally and 9.7% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $52,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Contact Information
Dreem Penn
Program Coordinator, Drafting and Electrical
Academic Building C2207C
dpenn@atlantatech.edu
404-225-4520
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 3 terms
Program Credit Hours: 31
Estimated Program Cost: $4,926
Required Courses
Occupational Courses - (31 Credits)
| DFTG 1101 | CAD Fundamentals | 4 |
| DFTG 1103 | Technical Drawing I | 4 |
| XXXX xxxx | Guided Elective (Choose any Trade and Tech, BUSN, CIST, IDSY, or MGMT course) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Choose One of the Following Specializations
Architectural Drafting Specialization
Mechanical Drafting Specialization
Total Credit Hours: 31
Program Outcomes
1. Program graduate will competently conduct site surveys.
2. Program graduate will assist in preparing architectural drawings using appropriate software.
3. Program graduate will assist in preparing mechanical drawings using appropriate software.
4. Program graduate will assist maintaining documentation of drawings.
5. Program graduate will communicate professionally and effectively with co-workers, supervisors and clients.