College Credit Certificate - Drafting Design
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
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: DACC
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 15.1302
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0615130200
This certificate is part of the A.S. Computer-Aided Drafting and Design degree. The program prepares students for employment as a designer/draftsman. The program is designed to give the student a broad base of drafting instruction and its application into various design professions.
The curriculum uses the latest computer-aided drafting software and national standards relating to drafting design and construction. Students will be prepared to seek employment in the mechanical, civil, or architectural engineering fields. Credits earned in this certificate also apply to the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design.
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Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses | ||
| CGS 2100 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| ETDC 1150 | Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| ETDC 1540 | Civil Drafting | 4 |
| ETDC 2320 | AutoCAD Fundamentals | 4 |
| ETDC 2340 | Advanced AutoCAD | 4 |
| TARC 1120 | Architectural Drafting | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 22 | |
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 | |
| CGS 2100 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| ETDC 1150 | Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| ETDC 2320 | AutoCAD Fundamentals | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 10 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| ETDC 1540 | Civil Drafting | 4 |
| ETDC 2340 | Advanced AutoCAD | 4 |
| TARC 1120 | Architectural Drafting | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 22 | |
Learning Outcomes
- emonstrate knowledge of maps, surveying, bearing angles, plan and profile views, and grading cut/fill.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- 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
- Prepare architectural floor plans, elevations, sections, and schedules for a complete residence.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems