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Advanced Mechanical Drafting Certificate
Program Available at:
- Eastfield
- Mountain View
Catalog Year 2022-2023 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level 1 Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
For more information, visit the Dallas College Computer-Aided Design and Drafting webpage your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Computer-Aided Design Advanced Mechanical Drafting Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Computer-Aided Design Advanced Mechanical Drafting Certificate. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
This certificate program prepares a student to become certified as an advanced CADD operator. Coursework includes the creation of 2D and 3D CADD drawings using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other modeling software in support of industry trends and technology advancements. In addition, the student would be capable of customizing the CAD software program, with additional skills in solid modeling and specific areas of CADD. Courses that complete this certificate also complete the Mechanical Drafting Certificate (MD).
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 29-30 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
DFTG 1325 – Blueprint Reading and Sketching Mechanical based coursework (Course also applies to MD)
DFTG 1405 – Technical Drafting Mechanical based coursework (Course also applies to MD)
DFTG 1409 – Basic Computer-Aided Drafting (Course also applies to MD)
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic/career goals before the end of the semester.
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Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 11
SEMESTER 2
DFTG 1395 – Special Topics in Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
DFTG 1445 – Parametric Modeling and Design (Course also applies to MD)
DFTG 2432 – Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
- Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative Education course, if applicable.
Total Hours: 11
SEMESTER 3
CHOOSE ONE:
- DFTG 2380 – Cooperative Education-Drafting and Design Technology/Technician (Course also applies to MD) OR
- Technical Elective (one course)* (Course also applies to MD)
DFTG 2440 – Solid Modeling/Design This is the capstone course for this award.
* Technical Elective must be selected from the following: DFTG 1329, DFTG 1333, DFTG 1358, DFTG 2323 or DFTG 2435.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Mechanical Drafting Certificate and the Advanced Mechanical Drafting Certificate.
Total Hours: 7-8
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 29-30 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS