Computer-Aided Design Technology

About

The Computer-Aided Design Technology program teaches individuals the correct procedures, skills and attitudes necessary to become successfully employed in today’s modern technological field of Computer-Aided Design (CAD). CAD Drafters and Technicians prepare technical drawings and plans used by production and construction workers to build manufactured products. 

Students will be introduced to computer-aided additive manufacturing processes in which they will design, create, and 3D print physical objects they have modeled. CAD and 3D printing are tools used by drafters, designers and engineers in today's technological world. A student in the Computer-Aided Design Technology program will work with several software programs, including AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, SolidWorks, Additive Manufacturing layout programs, and Microsoft Office applications.

Overview

Information Detail
Time Commitment Full Time, Part Time
Typical Program Length 16 Months
Clock Hours 1,728
Class Type Day
Credentials Certificate, Diploma
Total Tuition/Fees $5,948.00
Textbook/Supplies Cost $1,270.68

Program Credentials

Option NameHoursCredentials
Assistant Drafter432Certificate
Detail Drafter864Certificate
Civil Drafter1728Diploma
Drafting and CAD Technician1728Diploma
Mechanical Drafter1728Diploma
Architectural Drafter1728Diploma
Structural Drafter1728Diploma

Campus Locations

Main Campus
740 Highway 46 South
Dickson, TN 37055

Curriculum/Courses

First Trimester: 
CAD 0001 - Worker Characteristics
CAD 1010 - Orientation and Safety
CAD 1020 - Technology Foundations
CAD 1030 - Drawing Techniques
CAD 1040 - Comp Aided Design & Drafting
Second Trimester: 
CAD 0002 - Worker Characteristics
CAD 2010 - Technical Drawing
CAD 2020 - Additive Manufacturing
Third Trimester: 
CAD 0003 - Worker Characteristics
CAD 3040 - Civil Design I
or
CAD 3011 - Drafting Applications I
CAD 3020 - Working Drawings
or
CAD 3050 - Mechanical Design I
or
CAD 3031- Architecture I
or
CAD 3060 - Structural Design I
Fourth Trimester: 
CAD 0004 - Worker Characteristics
CAD 4070 - Civil Design II
CAD 4050 - Professional Development
or
CAD 4011 - Solid Modeling
CAD 4015 - Drafting Applications II
CAD 4050 - Professional Development
or
CAD 3050 - Mechanical Design II
CAD 4050 - Professional Development
or
CAD 4061 - Architecture II
CAD 4050 - Professional Development
or
CAD 4090 - Structural Design II
CAD 4050 - Professional Development

Instructors

Tiffany Rives
Tiffany Rives
615-420-6832

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