Engineering & Drafting Technician, Certificate
Program Description
The one-year certificate prepares graduates for entry-level positions as engineering or drafting technicians. All courses in the certificate are found in the Civil Engineering & Surveying Technology, AAS degree.
Program Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Completion Certificate as an Engineering & Drafting Technician will:
- Participate effectively as a member of a technical team
- Utilize modern measurement technologies to acquire spatial data
- Demonstrate functional use of 3D computer-aided drafting and design software used for a variety of drawing techniques
Career Considerations
Engineering and drafting technicians work with and provide technical support to licensed architects, engineers and surveyors. Technicians prepare design drawings and assist with field work. Technicians utilize knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete detailed drawings and to collect or evaluate data in the field. Theory and principles of design and graphics are implemented under the direction of engineering or surveying staff.
Program Course Requirements
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Term | Credits | |
| DRF 112 | Computer Aided Drafting I | 3 |
| ENGR 111 | Engineering Orientation I | 3 |
| GIS 203 | Digital Earth-Geospatial | 4 |
| WR 121Z | Composition I | 4 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Second Term | ||
| COM 219 | Small Group Discussion | 3 |
| DRF 113 | Computer Aided Drafting II | 3 |
| ENGR 112A | Problem Solving and Tech Pt 1 | 2 |
| GIS 234 | GIS 1-Intro to Geographic Info | 4 |
| MTH 111Z | Precalculus I Functions | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Term | ||
| CIV 214 | CAD-Civil 3D-Virtual Design | 3 |
| ENGR 112B | Problem Solving and Tech Pt 2 | 1 |
| ENGR 245 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| GIS 235 | GIS II Data Analysis-App | 4 |
| MTH 112Z | Precalculus II Trigonometry | 4 |
| SUR 161 | Surveying I | 4 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Total Minimum Credits | 49 | |
Advising Notes
- It is strongly recommended that students pursing the AAS degree apply to the UCC Registrar’s Office for award of the Pathways Certificates when the coursework is completed, since the certificates are not automatically awarded. The pathway certificate increases employment opportunities
- MTH 112Z can be a corequisite with SUR 161
- See advisor for full list of prerequisites and options electives