2017-2018 Course Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Course Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CAD Operator Certificate


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CP41

Program Description

The CAD Operator Certificate continues the students’ training in CAD teaching and then progresses to more advanced commands. Students learn how to create and edit attributes and blocks as well as XREFS. Section drawings and auxiliary views are covered. Paper space drawing is covered in depth. Students must complete the Drafter’s Aide certificate before entering the CAD Operator certificate. Technical courses apply to the degree or diploma program in Drafting Technology. Students must verify diploma level proficiency in math before program admission. (Program Length: 2 Semesters Minimum)

Students applying for this program must be accepted into the Drafting Technology degree or diploma program.

Employment Opportunities

Entry level 2-D CAD operator

Regulations published by the U.S. Department of Education require institutions that participate in the Title IV student financial assistance programs to report certain information about students who enrolled in Title IV-eligible educational programs, two years earlier, that lead to gainful employment in a recognized occupation (GE Programs). Click here to review current Gwinnett Technical College data for the CAD Operator certificate.

Curriculum


Essential Technical Courses (8 Credits)


Concentrations


(Completion of ONE concentration is required for graduation)

Mechanical Drafting Concentration (12 Credits)


8M11

Architectural Drafting Concentration (12 Credits)


8A11

Total Hours: 20


Suggested First Semester classes:


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