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2018 - 2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Aided Drafting - Advanced Certificate

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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.

Fall First Year:

CAD 114 - Introduction to CAD Credits: 3
CAD 226 - 3D Parametric Solid Modeling Credits: 3
DRF 121 - Blueprint Reading Credits: 3
MS 113 - Introduction to Machining Processes Credits: 2
MTH 119W - Intermediate Algebra Credits: 4

Total Semester Credits: 15

Winter First Year:

CAD 120 - Introduction to CAM Credits: 3
CAD 214 - CAD Techniques Credits: 2
CAD 232 - Introduction to Rapid Prototyping Credits: 2
CNC 162 - Computer Numerical Control Theory Credits: 4
DRF 128 - Geometric Tolerancing Credits: 2
MIT 111W - Manufacturing Processes Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 16

Total Credits: 31

Notations

A grade of “C” (2.0) or higher is required in all courses for the certificate.
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 .

Gainful Employment Disclosure

Delta College

Undergraduate certificate in Computer Aided Drafting - Advanced Certificate
Program Length: 18 months

Students graduating on time

N/A* of Title IV students complete the program within 18 months¹

*Fewer than 10 students enrolled in this program. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.

Program Costs*

$3,659 for in-state tuition and fees

$5,721 for out-of-state tuition and fees

$1,550 for books and supplies

$6,183 for off-campus room and board

Other Costs:

Additional program equipment, materials, or required testing fees; approximately $5

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*The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program, assuming normal time to completion.
Note that this information is subject to change.

Students Borrowing Money

9% of students who attend this program borrow money to pay for it²

*Fewer than 10 students enrolled in this program. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.

The typical graduate leaves with

N/A* in debt³

*Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.

The typical monthly loan payment

N/A* per month in student loans with N/A* interest rate⁴.

*Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.

The typical graduate earns

Not provided per year after leaving this program⁵

Graduates who got jobs

83% of program graduates got jobs according to the state job placement rate⁷

Program graduates are employed in the following fields:

Architectural Drafters

Licensure Requirements⁶

There are no licensure requirements for this profession in:

Michigan

Additional Information:

No additional notes provided.

Date Created: 6/15/2017

These disclosures are required by the U.S. Department of Education

Footnotes:

The share of students who completed the program within 100% of normal time (18 months).
The share of students who borrowed Federal, private, and/or institutional loans to help pay for college.
The median debt of borrowers who completed this program. This debt includes federal, private, and institutional loans.
The median monthly loan payment for students who completed this program if it were repaid over ten years at a NA* interest rate.
The median earnings of program graduates who received Federal aid.
Some States require students to graduate from a state approved program in order to obtain a license to practice a profession in those States.
State Job Placement Rate:

Name of the state this placement rate is calculated for:

Michigan

Follow the link below to find out who is included in the calculation of this rate:

http://www.michigancc.net/perkins/resources-guide.aspx

What types of jobs were these students placed in?

The job placement rate includes completers hired for: Any jobs
Positions that recent completers were hired for include: n/a

When were the former students employed?

This rate is based on program completers who were already employed or were employed within six months of completion

How were completers tracked?

Graduation application survey and follow up survey
Accreditor Job Placement Rate: N/A