CAD (Computer Aided Drafting), Advanced Skill Set

Dr. Gerald Bacza
302a Engineering Technology Building / (304) 367-4632
Locust Avenue Campus
Gerald.Bacza@pierpont.edu

John “Chris” Toothman
408 Engineering Technology Building / (304) 367-4977
Locust Avenue Campus
ctoothman@pierpont.edu

Program Purpose

The Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) Advanced Skill Set provides an opportunity for students to gain introductory/ intermediate level skills and knowledge in the area of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) through the Drafting/Design program. A CAD Advanced Skill Set consists of five courses from the current AAS Drafting/Design Engineering Technology program and may serve as a stand-alone program. This CAD Advanced Skill Set Certificate could be used for entry-level employment or to further develop skills and knowledge related to a student’s current major.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Advance Skill Set Certificate CAD Program, completers will be able to do the following:

• Use tools and technologies of the CAD draftsperson effectively
• Use a computer workstation to produce engineering drawings and manage engineering-related data
• Apply various drafting standards such as ANSI (American National Standards Institute) to various engineering drawings.
• Complete and edit drawings in the various disciplines

Opportunities

Some students find that the CAD certificate alone meets their educational and/or career needs. Other students choose to use the CAD certificate to explore potential choices for another major in a related field such as Graphics, Applied Design, or Interior Design. All CAD courses may be applied to the AAS degree in Drafting/Design Engineering Technology at Pierpont Community and Technical College.