Anybody In School For Computer Aided Drafting?

[2pacnbiggie]

I was just doin a yahoo search on computer aided drafting i was thinkin about maybe transferring schools and going to a 2 year school to get a certificate in computer aided drafting since i have alot of the requirements already i searched a couple different schools just to see their requirements heres one school i found on the search below for example...

just wondering if anybody is in school for this or finished school and got the certificate hows the general coursework did u like it and what did u end up doing afterwards in terms of work? i gotta friend that did this for 2 years and hes finished now, i was thinkin about switchin to this since i like computers and pretty much have taken alot of these types of classes already (actually taking statistics now in summer school, did the english and a couple other classes) shit i could prolly finish it in like a year or so ...just was wondering anybody think this is a good field to go in to?

http://www.acc.commnet.edu/academicprograms/ComputerAidedDrafting.htm

Computer-Aided Drafting (Certificate)

This certificate will provide necessary skills to those seeking entry-level computer-aided drafting positions in engineering technology environments. Credits earned can be used for transfer into Associate in Science degree programs including Architectural, Mechanical Manufacturing and Civil Engineering Technologies.

REQUIREMENTS




Number Title Credits
+ENG* 101 Composition* 3
*(Minimum "C" grade required)

+Math Elective (MAT* 137 or higher) 3-4
CSA* 105 Introduction to Software Applications 3

+CAD* 133 CAD Mechanical AUTOCAD 3
+CAD* 135 Mechanical CADKEY 3

**Elective 3-4
Minimum Total: 18


+ Prerequisite required


** Electives include any of the following courses required in the Industrial Management Technology Associate in Science Degree Program: CSA* 135 Spreadsheet Applications
ENG* 202 Technical Writing
MAT* 185 Trigonometric Functions
MAT* 186 Precalculus
MFG* 113 Production Control
PHY* 110 Introductory Physics
MAT* 123 Elementary Statistics
MFG* 230 Statistical Process Control

 

[Bobby Sands]

I do it as a subject in my course

 

[Jokerman]

check Wikipedia.com for answers to dumb questions that waste space on certain boards.

 

[spoons]

It's alright. I don't know how it works with community college as to job opportunities but if it's something that you enjoy it’s a good start. I would assume the coursework is mainly analytical, whether civil or mechanical. From my experience man, you have to have your heart in this 100% and know your shit from your ego; otherwise you’ll find yourself dimensioning other designer’s cad files.

 

[Amara]

ENG* 202 Technical Writing
MAT* 185 Trigonometric Functions
MAT* 186 Precalculus
MFG* 113 Production Control
PHY* 110 Introductory Physics
MAT* 123 Elementary Statistics
MFG* 230 Statistical Process Control

You'd wanna hope it's more interesting than it sounds! Subject names are always so dull.

 

[ganderson]

I have an hnd in CAD and i am a fully quallified draughtsman. The course almost involved no writing whatsoever, some of the 3d modeling is pretty good on autocad.