Drafting is considered to be the graphic language of the industrial world. Drafters develop clear, complete and accurate working plans, maps and detailed drawings based on rough sketches and specifications furnished by engineers, architects, or designers.
Traditionally, drafters sat at drawing boards and used drafting instruments to prepare a drawing manually. Most drafters now use computer-aided drafting (CAD) systems to prepare drawings.
If you are seeking a career in drafting, these competency-based technical certificates will enable you to develop the skills that are essential for entry-level employment. Professionals from the various drafting disciplines worked closely with course designers and developers to ensure that you will have attained the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the field of drafting.
The drafting curriculum is certified by the American Design Drafting Association and maintains compliance with engineering and industry standards.
Job Opportunities:
Drafters usually work for architectural, engineering or construction firms, government agencies, mining firms and manufacturing industries. Drafting training also opens many doors to management, supervision and inspection positions where the ability to read and interpret technical drawings are valuable skills.
Type of Individual Best Suited for This Position:
Drafters should have a basic understanding of math, a sense of balance and proportion in design and the ability to visualize shapes. The mental discipline to work at highly accurate and detailed drawings would be a definite plus.
The Drafting and CAD Technician Certificate will introduce you to the drawings prepared by drafters in the following disciplines: architectural, civil, electrical, electronic, mechanical, and process piping.
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