Basic AEC Drafting Certificate

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The Basic AEC Drafting certificate prepare students for employment in architectural, engineering, and construction firms. Students learn about light frame construction techniques, the production of residential construction drawings, residential construction materials, components and systems related to wood frame structures, 2D architectural computer aided drafting skills using the AutoCAD software and how to produce construction document set.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Basic AEC Drafting certificate program, students should be able to:

• Interpret construction documents (e.g., mechanical systems, floor plans, door, and window schedules)
• Produce residential construction drawings based on building specifications (e.g., construction materials, structural systems, building techniques) using 2D AutoCAD and 3D AutoDesk Revit software