College Credit Certificate - AutoCAD Foundations
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: No
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Not Required
Academic Community: INMC Industry/Manufacturing and Construction
Program Code: AFCC
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 15.1302
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0615130204
This certificate is part of the A.S. Computer-Aided Drafting and Design degree.
This certificate program teaches the skills needed to create 2D technical drawings with Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software. Additional course information covers reading and understanding technical drawings and conforming to national engineering drawing standards. Credits earned in this certificate also apply to the A.S. Computer-Aided Drafting and Design degree.
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Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses | ||
| CGS 2100 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| ETDC 1150 | Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| ETDC 2320 | AutoCAD Fundamentals | 4 |
| ETDC 2340 | Advanced AutoCAD | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 14 | |
Course Sequence
The following sequence is recommended. However, courses may not be offered in this order, so it is important that you work with an advisor to plan your schedule based on your specific needs.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ETDC 1150 | Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| ETDC 2320 | AutoCAD Fundamentals | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| CGS 2100 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| ETDC 2340 | Advanced AutoCAD | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 14 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Apply basic CAD drafting skills for engineering drawings, including orthographic projection, dimension assignment, and precise geometry
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Apply advanced CAD techniques for engineering drawings, including use of Attributes, XREFs, Layers, Blocks, and Curve creation
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems