Drafting Technology

Program Mission Statement

The Drafting Technology program is designed to prepare students for employment in various positions in the drafting field. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade pre-knowledge and skills or to retrain in drafting. Students may choose between the degree program (Associate of Applied Science), the diploma program, or technical certificates of credit.

What Does a Drafter Do?

Drafters use software to convert the designs of architects and engineers into technical drawings for the purpose of manufacturing. Drafters work with CAD applications to create schematics that can be viewed, printed, or programmed directly into building information modeling (BIM) systems. These systems allow drafters, architects, construction managers, engineers, etc., to create and collaborate on digital models of physical buildings and mechanical designs. Drafters typically perform the following tasks:

Design plans using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Work from rough sketches and specifications created by engineers and architects.
Design products with engineering and manufacturing techniques.
Add details to design plans from their knowledge of design techniques.
Specify dimensions, materials, and procedures for new products.
Work under the supervision of engineers or architects.

More information about the role of Drafters in the workplace can be found at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Programs of Study

Instructors

Cory Allen, Director

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