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Computer Aided Drafting
The age of computers has brought significant change to the fields of design, drafting, engineering, architecture, and the various other fields related to these areas. This course will equip students with the knowledge4 and skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in design and drafting areas. Approximately 80% to 85% of the student’s time will be spent on a computer, 20% on board basics.

The class progresses at a strong steady pace and incorporates the D.R.A.W. (Discipline, Respect, Attitude, Work) method for success. Instruction is divided among lectures, demonstrations, and individual assistance. Most of the class time is spent in actual creation and drawings. Students have complete access to a computer. The core areas covered are machine drafting, architectural drafting, and computer-aided manufacturing.

The latest releases of AutoCAD and Solid Works are the primary software that is taught. They are taught on Pentium computers. Plotters are used for plots up to 36” x 150 ft. If it can be drawn by hand, it can be drawn on the computer.

Areas of instruction include: Other instructional areas include:
  • Drafting
  • Dimensioning
  • AutoCAD/Arch. Desk Top, Inventor/Solid Works
  • Sectional Views
  • Auxiliary Views
  • Architectural – Residential & Commercial
  • Patterns and Developments
  • Pictorial drawing/Assemblies
  • Isometric Projection
  • Mechanical Design Concepts
  • Welding Drafting
  • Pipe Drafting
  • Electronic Drafting
Applied Math
Applied Communication
Directed Study (individual projects)
Word Processing applications
Portfolio’s

The course is nine months in length, approximately 1080 clock hours, including holidays and vacation time. Classes meet Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. at the Hillyard Technical Center.

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