Advanced CAD Technical Skills Certificate

Additional information available on the Computer Aided Drafting and Design - Mechanical Department website.

The Advanced CAD Technical Skills Certificate is designed for students to learn a variety of techniques and skills associated with print reading for computer aided drafting. Students will learn about linetype identification and the use of lineweights, file management, industry standards in dimensioning and how to read working drawings. Additionally, students will learn basic computer aided drafting skills using AutoCAD software, 2D CAD skills. Students will develop skills in industrial dimensioning techniques and apply the American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) Y14.5 standards, and the production of industrial working drawings and working models based on ASME standards.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Advanced CAD Technical Skills certificate program, students should be able to:

• Produce 2D printed/plotted drawings with AutoCAD software
• Interpret working drawings for various industries
• Produce industrial working drawings and models based on industry standards
• Reverse engineer assemblies to create working drawings in 2D plan and 3D models