Program Description
Atlanta Technical College’s CAD Operator Technical Certificate is awarded to students completing the specialized curriculum taken in sequence as long as the prerequisites or co-requisites are met. The CAD certificate program helps to enhance prior knowledge and skills in grooming students to be productive entry-level computer-aided drafters/designers in industry. This certificate will also aid in the advancement of skills for persons who are presently employed as drafters in a relatively short academic period by including only CAD/BIM software and general supporting core courses. Course work completed in the CAD Operator program is fully applicable to the Drafting Technology Diploma. This is a non-certification program.
Career Information
Occupation
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 14% nationally and 11% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $50,000 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: 26
Estimated Program Cost: $2,942
Required Courses
Occupational Courses (14 Credits)
Select one of the following Specializations (12 Credits)
Architectural Drafting Specialization
Mechanical Drafting Specialization
Total Credit Hours: 26
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.