Technical Design (CAD)

Also see Manufacturing Technology.

Overview

Technical Design is part of the Manufacturing Technology program at Skagit Valley College. It prepares students for entry-level work as a technical designer/drafter and Computer- Aided Design (CAD) operator. Drafters prepare technical drawings and plans, which are used by production and construction workers to build everything from microchips to skyscrapers. Drafters’ drawings provide visual guidelines, dimensions, materials, and show how to construct a product or structure.

Learning Outcomes:

Certificate Learning Outcomes

Students that complete the Technical Drawing micro-certificate will be able to:

Satisfy transfer requirements for engineering graphics course.
Produce basic engineering drawings.
Understand the information contained on drafted material when on the job.
Be familiar with the design process, working both as an individual and as part of a group.
Demonstrate computer aided design (CAD) parametric modeling.
Create and analyze advanced assembly models.
Apply CAD computational analysis tools to engineering design.
Participate in the fundamental engineering design sequence.
Document an engineering design package
Apply GD&T to specify Form for a part.

Program Admissions:

Please apply at Enrollment Services. Students may enter the program at the beginning of any quarter. It is recommended that students complete at least one year of high school algebra, or take WMATH 100 (Professional Technical Applied Math) before starting any certificate sequence. All courses in this program require extensive reading and use of computer technology. The ability to read English at the 8th grade level or above is highly recommended. Students should be skilled users of computer technology. For further information, contact the Department Chair or Enrollment Services.

Specialized Program Information:

For more information, please contact the department chair, Matthew Weaver, at 360.416-6549 or matt.weaver@skagit.edu.

Certificate Option:

Micro-Certificates of Completion are designed for taking courses over a short period of time focusing on enhancement or development of a specific skill or set of skills. Micro-Certificate courses can help enhance employability skills or provide preparation for continuing education in the program area. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or above in all required course work and a minimum letter grade of C- or above in all required courses.

Technical Drawing Micro-Certificate