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The drafter serves as a vital part of the team which converts ideas and raw materials into a finished product. This program offers the student the means to develop the skills needed for entry level employment as a Manual Drafter or CAD Operator.
High-Tech Institute emphasizes computerized and manual drafting skills, ensuring that students thoroughly master these important building blocks.
Students also acquire a working knowledge of the most common application software used for word processing, spreadsheet and database management. The program begins with the 2-D techniques and progresses through 3-D, and 3-D VIZ. Emphasis is placed on communication skills (both oral and written), graphic presentation skills and interpersonal skills that will give graduates an edge in the competitive business environment and will significantly contribute to their growth and advancement.
Students study comprehensive industry oriented program in Architectural Drafting. The Associate of Occupational Studies Degree Program offers expanded technical training in modern drafting practices. Graduates of the Associate of Occupational Studies Degree Program may find their long term career opportunities expanded. Students who complete the program will find that they are well prepared to enter the job market.
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Graduates may pursue job opportunities in manufacturing industries, architectural design and building industries, public utilities, national, state and local government agencies. The drafting graduate will be able to create and modify working drawings, both manually and on computer systems, from information provided by engineers or architects.
Drafters, partially those with post-secondary technical education, are in demand in a wide variety of fields including Electronics Manufacturing, Architectural Design and Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Government, Public Utilities, and Communications. Other opportunities include areas such as technical sales and supervision. The future will also hold new opportunities in the use of Computer Aided Drafting. CAD has been one of the most significant engineering developments to occur in recent times and continues to bring about dramatic changes in our technical world. Graduates of this program may secure such specific positions as Detailer, Drafter, CAD Operator, and others.
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Students use the following hardware and software as required throughout the program:
Type of Computers - Pentium computer configured with the following: 64 megabytes of RAM, and multi-gigabyte hard drive, SVGA monitor and video card.
Output devices: OCE 9476 Plotter/Scanner, Hewlett Packard LaserJet Printers.
The software used includes: AutoCAD-2001, Windows 2000, 3-D VIZ, and Microsoft Power Point. All courses incorporate extensive hands-on training in both Manual and Computer Aided Drafting.
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| Classroom | | 60 weeks |
| Total Program Length | | 60 weeks |
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Below is a listing of courses for this degree program (presented alphabetically). You can find information about the diploma program here.
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