2022-2023 College Catalog

Drafting Aide TCC

Drafting Aide TCC (Major Code: DA41)

Program Description

The Drafting Aide technical certificate of credit endows students with the prospect to begin 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. This TCC could also serve if needed as an exit point for high school dual enrolled students needing a point of exit for employment purposes.

This Program is Not Available for Financial AId.

Career Information

Occupation

Drafters

Career Projections

The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 13.7% nationally and 14.8% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $55,924 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: 1 term
Program Credit Hours: 12
Estimated Program Cost: $2,142

Required Courses

 

Occupational Courses - (12 Credits)

DFTG 1101CAD Fundamentals

4

DFTG 1103Technical Drawing I

4

DFTG 1107Advanced Dimensioning/Sectional Views

4

Total Credit Hours:12

Total Credit Hours: 12

Program Outcomes

1. Graduates will be able to assist in site surveys.
2. Graduates will be able to assist maintaining documentation of drawings.
3. Graduates will be able to communicate professionally and effectively with co-workers, supervisors and clients.