Computer Aided Drafting Certificate

School: Mathematics, Science and Engineering
Academic Dept: Engineering
HEGIS: 5303

Important Note about Program Requirements

The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2024 to Summer 2025. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.

Program Description

Current demand for Computer Aided Design and Drafting professionals has been running at very high levels. This certificate prepares students to function in this role in a variety of settings, including industry, government and engineering and architectural offices. Current opportunities include working on construction, product design and equipment fabrication projects.

The one-year certificate is designed to train students in the most modern CAD methods using the latest equipment and software (AutoCAD). The skills taught in the program enable students to function as specialists in this burgeoning field. Specialties include mechanical desktop, solid modeling and architectural design, along with general purpose computer drafting skills. Students are also well prepared to learn other CAD software packages that they may encounter.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:

Demonstrate the ability to interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
Demonstrate the ability to create engineering drawings and schematics.
Demonstrate the ability to use the appropriate drafting software to create 2D and/or 3D drawings, schematics, and assemblies.
Demonstrate competency publishing engineering drawings in industry accepted electronic formats, and/or paper plotting and exporting to a 3D printer.

Program Requirements

Civil/Architectural Focus

Required Courses - 27 credits

Mechanical Focus

Required Courses - 30 credits

Program Map

The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.

Semester 1 (Civil/Architectural Focus)

Course	Credits
CIVIL 103 - Intro to Technology	3
MECH 162 - Autodesk AutoCAD	3
MATH 131 - College Algebra	4
MECH 144 - Manual Manufacturing 1	3
ELEC 128 - Electrical Circuits	3
Semester Total Credits	16

Semester 2 (Civil/Architectural Focus)

Course	Credits
CIVIL 101A - Architectural Drawings	2
MECH 265 - Autodesk Inventor	3
MECH 267 - Autodesk Revit Architecture Advanced	3
MECH 277 - Autodesk Civil 3D	3
Semester Total Credits	11

Minimum Total Credits (Civil/Architectural Focus): 27

Semester 1 (Mechanical Focus)

Course	Credits
CIVIL 103 - Intro to Technology	3
MECH 162 - Autodesk AutoCAD	3
MATH 131 - College Algebra	4
MECH 164 - Autodesk Revit Architecture	3
CIVIL 115 - Construction Methods and Materials and Lab	3
Semester Total Credits	16

Semester 2 (Mechanical Focus)

Course	Credits
CIVIL 101A - Architectural Drawings	2
MECH 265 - Autodesk Inventor	3
MECH 270 - CAD/CAM	3
MECH 224 - CNC Programming	3
MECH 289 - Manufacturing Processes	3
Semester Total Credits	14

Minimum Total Credits (Mechanical Focus): 30

Gainful Employment Disclosure

For information about graduation rates, the median debt of students who have completed this program, and other important information please visit Computer Aided Drafting Certificate - GE Disclosure. For an overview of all gainful employment disclosures at Westchester Community College, visit www.sunywcc.edu/gainfulemployment.

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