Computer Aided Drafting and Design
Our program trains you to make detailed, accurate specifications for use in manufacturing and construction.
Did you know that a drafter designed that mouse in your hand?
Drafting and design are the backbone of American industry. For every product made or sold, drawings were used to describe it and communicate the design to the worker who made it. Drafters are trained to turn ideas, rough sketches, specifications, and instructions into detailed drawings used in manufacturing and construction. Drafters also prepare specifications for quality, quantity, cost of materials, production, and assembly. To do well in this program, you should have mechanical ability and visual aptitude. You should draw well and perform detailed work accurately and neatly. You should have good interpersonal skills because you will work closely with engineers, surveyors, architects, other professionals, and sometimes customers. The design drafter must be a creative and organized thinker who can:
- Interpret directions
- Sketch
- Draw to scale
- Calculate stress
- Analyze motion
- Size parts
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
ECTC has numerous partnerships with 4-year universities. If you are interested in a transfer pathway in this field, check out our partnering university pathways. Find more information on transferring from ECTC.
How Do I Pay For This?
Worry no more. With the lowest tuition in Kentucky, financial aid options, and a helping hand to guide you through the application process, WKCTC has you covered. WKCTC will help you reach your goals at a price that won't break the bank.
Where do I start?
Apply for admission to ECTC to receive information from the Admissions Office about submitting your placement test scores (ACT or other exams) and to schedule a meeting with an advisor to register for your classes.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Field Licensure Requirements
Some employers require Autodesk certification. Autodesk certification is not required to complete the program at the college, but students are encouraged to become Autodesk certified to improve their job prospects.
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in collaboration with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
