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DRAFTING AND DESIGN (CIP Code: 15.1301)
Students in the Drafting and Design program work with industry-standard software, computers and equipment to prepare for careers in drafting. Throughout the training at NMTCC, students will gradually master techniques in Drafting and Design utilizing ANSI/ASME standards. The course will start with Basic Drafting that includes Orthographic Projection, Auxiliary Views, Section Views, Dimensioning, Fasteners, Axonometric, and other basic drafting skills and will continue with learning how to use many of the latest software packages. These include the latest versions of AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit Architecture and other related software packages. Instructor: Mr. Ken James (kjames@nmtcc.org)
Please see the tabs below for more detailed information about the program.
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Task List
What you will learn:
- Basic drafting techniques including:
-Orthographic Projection, Auxiliary Views, Section Views, Dimensioning, Fasteners, Axonometric
- AIA, ISO,ASME standards for drafting
- Computer assisted drafting (CAD) techniques
- Mechanical/machine drafting and design
- Architectural drafting and design
- AutoCAD
- Inventor –Solids Modeling
- Architectural Revit
- 3D Printing
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Equipment/Materials/Uniforms/Other Requirements
Expenditure
Cost
3” Binder, 100 sheet paper, 20 sheet dividers, pencils and pens
$25
USB flash drive
$15-$30
Uniform shirt
$13-$17
Activity Fee
$20
Approximate Total
$50
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Safety
Potential Safety Hazard:
- Sodium Hydroxide - 3D printing
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Physical Criteria
- Manual dexterity
- Strong eye/hand coordination
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Industry Certifications
Possible certifications students may earn:
- NOCTI – Drafting and Design Technology PA
- Autodesk Certified User
- OSHA Certification
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Cooperative Education Opportunities
Cooperative Education allows students to be employed during the school day while gaining meaningful instruction in a technical area, applying classroom knowledge to real-world experiences. In addition, developing life-long career skills. Students may be allowed to go to work for a number of days determined by their teacher and the cooperative education coordinator.
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Honors Course
Students have the opportunity to enroll in the Honors level course of their CTE program. The Honors course is for 12th-grade students who have demonstrated a high level of interest and achievement in their program and who aspire to an advanced level of learning. Students in the Honors course will be exposed to individualized industry-related advanced work, rigorous study of CTE subject matter with embedded academic content, and practical application of knowledge and skills to work-based situations. Students must meet the required prerequisites and submit a completed Academic Teacher Recommendation form during their 11th-grade year to be considered for the Honors level course.
Prerequisites:
100% of POS Tasks
GPA of >90% in CTE program
GPA of >80% in academic courses
Recommendation Form completed by academic teacher
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Career/College
Career possibilities:
- Architectural Drafter
- Civil Drafter
- Electronic Drafter
- Mechanical Drafter
- CAD Technician
Career possibilities with additional education:
- Aeronautical Engineer
- Architect
- Chief Design Drafter
- Civil Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
Pathways to College:
- PDE Soar Agreement
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
- 1:1 Articulation Agreements
Johnson College
St. Francis University
Triangle Tech
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Profile of a Graduate
Class of 2022 graduation plans:
Post-secondary education in a related field - 75%
Employment unrelated to the field of study - 25%