Drafting Technology Diploma Program Fact Sheet

What is a Drafter’s Assistant?	CAD-operator’s assistants, also known as drafters’ assistants, are usually employed by manufacturing firms and construction companies. They usually work as support for drafters. They use computer aided drafting programs to help provide technical drawings and blueprints of a product or structure being built. They may add the dimensions, details, specialized notations, and symbols to convey instructions about the materials and assembly procedures required for the project’s completion. Successful drafter’s assistants have a solid understanding of mathematics and science.
Diploma and Certificates	Drafting Technology, Diploma Advanced CAD Technician, Certificate CAD Operator, Certificate Drafter’s Assistant, Certificate
Prerequisite Courses	FYES 1000 Diploma level proficiency required to take diploma level General Education courses. Please refer to course descriptions in the online catalog for specific prerequisites.
Length of Program	Diploma: 3 semesters 48 Credit hours
Semester Program Begins	Fall and spring semester
Application Process	Applicants to the Drafting Technology diploma program must meet all Admission requirements; complete an application and pay the application fee. Individuals apply to Gwinnett Technical College at GwinnettTech.edu, submit all transcripts from high school and previous college work, and take the ACCUPLACER test, if required.
Program Deadlines	You may enter in the fall semester.
For more information, contact:	Clifford Achille, instructor, CAchille@GwinnettTech.edu, 678-226-6640.
For admission and enrollment, contact:	Enrollment Support Center in Building 100 at the Lawrenceville campus, or Building A at the Alpharetta-North Fulton campus, or email ACTTeam@GwinnettTech.edu.

Quick Facts

(This data was compiled from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.)

2016 Median pay	$50,470 to $53,050
Entry level education	Associate degree, diploma, certificate
Number of jobs, 2014 - 2024	1,700
Job growth, 2014 - 2024	9%