Program Description
The Atlanta Technical College Drafting Technology diploma program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the drafting field, such as drafter, CAD operator or Civil Tech based on the specialization area a student chooses to complete. The program provides learning opportunities, which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or retrain in drafting practices and software.
Career Information
Occupation
Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 5.6% nationally and 4.6% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $56,000 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: 4 terms
Program Credit Hours: 49
Estimated Program Cost: $6,768
Required Courses
General Education Courses - (8 Credits)
English Requirement - (3 Credits)
| | Select one of the following English courses | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | Fundamentals of English I | 3 |
| | Or | |
| ENGL 1005 | Applied Technical Communication | 3 |
Math Requirement - (3 Credits)
| | Select one of the following Math Courses | |
| MATH 1012 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| | Or | |
| MATH 1005 | Applied Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| | Or | |
| MATH 1011 | Business Math | 3 |
Social/Behavioral Science Requirement - (2 Credits)
| EMPL 1000 | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development | 2 |
Occupational Courses (14 Credits)
Select one of the following (3 Credits)
| DFTG 1015 | Practical Mathematics for Drafting Technology | 3 |
| MATH 1015 | Geometry and Trigonometry | 3 |
| MCHT 1013 | | 3 |
Select one of the following Specializations (24 Credits)
Architectural Drafting Specialization
Mechanical Drafting Specialization
Total Credit Hours: 49
Program Outcomes
1. Graduates will be able to competently conduct site surveys.
2. Graduates will be able to assist in preparing architectural drawings using appropriate software.
3. Graduates will be able to assist in preparing mechanical drawings using appropriate software.
4. Graduates will be able to assist maintaining documentation of drawings.
5. Graduates will be able to communicate professionally and effectively with co-workers, supervisors and clients.