2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

Computer Aided Drafting - Advanced Certificate
Program Code: CTA.35865
As a computer drafter, you will make detailed manual or computer drawings of products and machinery from sketches and specifications conceived by
engineers and designers. The finished drawings are used as working plans for engineering and manufacturing purposes. Depending on experience
and level of responsibility, duties may vary from preparing basic drawings to modifying the finished design using computer aided design equipment.
In order to enter this area of work, you should be able to: work within precise limits or standards of accuracy, concentrate for long periods of time,
visualize 3-dimensional objects from drawings or pictures, see detail in objects or drawings, and recognize slight differences in shapes and shadings.
Computer skills are a requirement.
Required Courses
Course Credits Course Title Completed
ACE 285W 1 Internship: Design Technology
CAD 114 2 Introduction to CAD
CAD 120 3 Introduction to CAM
CAD 214 3 CAD Techniques
CAD 226 3 3D Parametric Solid Modeling
CNC 162 4 Computer Numerical Control Theory
DRF 121 3 Blueprint Reading
DRF 107 3 Intermediate Mechanical Design
DRF 128 2 Geometric Tolerancing
MIT 111W 3 Manufacturing Processes
MS 113 2 Machining Processes
MTH --- 4 Any Approved Intermediate Algebra Course
OR
MT 110 (4) Machine Tool Calculations
33/34 TOTAL CREDITS
1. A grade of “C” (2.0) or higher is required in all courses for the certificate.
2. CAD 114, CAD 120, CAD 214 and CAD 226 are Key courses must be completed within 5 years of completing certificate or degree. Failure to complete
within the stated time frame will require you to repeat this course. See graduation requirements page.
3. File an application for an associate or dual degree and/or certificate with the Registrar’s Office by at least 3 months prior to expected graduation.
See page GRADUATION_REQUIREMENTS_PAGES for other graduation requirements.
4. Delta College reserves the right to modify graduation requirements.
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Title IV regulations stipulate that eligible academic programs provide information to students regarding program costs, job placement rates, potential
occupations, and median loan debt. Delta College provides this information for all eligible academic programs on the Delta College Gainful Employmet
Disclosure website at www delta.edu/somewhere
The information listed below is specific to the Comptr Aided Drft Adv Cert
Comptr Aided Drft Adv Cert
Total Program Cost (In District): $5,611.40
On-Time Completion Rate: 33.33%
Program Job Placement Rate:
NA
Median Loan Dept: $0.00
Additional information for the Comptr Aided Drft Adv Cert may be found at https://public.delta.edu/communications/gainfulemployment/
68 Career Information: www.delta.edu See an advisor for scheduling assistance.
Delta College 2012-2013