Basic CAD Skills Certificate

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

The Basic CAD 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.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

• Produce 2D printed/plotted drawings with AutoCAD software
• Interpret working drawings for various industries