Kaskaskia College Computer Aided Drafting Program

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Kaskaskia College

Computer Drafting Technology

Fastest Growing Occupations 2000 - 2010

Richard D. Rittenhouse

Voice mail 618.545.3356

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This program provides the education and experience to become an entry-level drafter in the technology field of Computer Aided Drafting. Students study graphic communication through technical drawings. They discover the benefits of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) in design, visualization, testing, analysis, manufacturing, assembly, marketing and 3-D modeling. An AutoCAD Certificate of Achievement is available to students who have returned to college to take only CAD classes

*LAB HOURS*
This is an FLEX TIME program, which allows the student to arrange classes to meet their schedule. Day and evening labs are available for your convenience. Listed below are the suggested semester weekly lab contact hours for each class.
BPLR 100	1 HOUR
BPLR 190	2 HOURS
GEDR 103	5 HOURS
DFTG 118	3 HOURS
DFTG 122	5 HOURS
DFTG 126	5 HOURS
DFTG 129	5 HOURS
DFTG 137	5 HOURS
DFTG 140	7 HOURS
DFTG 143	5 HOURS
DFTG 144	6 HOURS
DFTG 172	7 HOURS
DFTG 201	7 HOURS
DFTG 202	7 HOURS
DFTG 209	7 HOURS
DFTG 232	6 HOURS

This AutoCAD certificate can be applied to an Occupational Certificate for future advancement. For students who elect to pursue drafting and design as chosen careers and those who elect to further their education, a 2-year Computer Drafting Technology Program is available.

Typical students who complete the 2-year A.A.S. Degree in Computer Drafting Technology have a number of attributes for employment. These include in-depth training in drafting, ability to meet schedules, establishing priorities and flexibility.

Careful planning, a desire to learn and personal commitment to becoming a team member can make Computer Drafting Technology a part of their future.

Illinois Drafting Educators Association

Kaskaskia College is a Regional Test Site for the IDEA High School Drafting Competition.

To request additional details EMAIL: Richard D. Rittenhouse at rrittenhouse@kaskaskia.edu .

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Drafting Outlook

The 21^st century has liberated the role of the drafter to more useful and challenged assignments then ever before. Today�s CAD drafters work close with sales, manufacturing, purchasing, technical support, training or even presenting to customers. Society�s increasing insistence on computer literacy reinforces the need for computer drafting skills in related occupational fields such as construction, maintenance, landscaping, manufacturing, quality control, sales, design, research, technical support and engineering. Many new careers will exist in the future. In today�s classroom, one will find traditional students along with those who have returned to college to take only CAD classes. They find this training essential for future advancement within their chosen occupations. Our high tech world and need for quick responses will continue to develop new interrelated employment opportunities for today�s drafter and CAD operator.