Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
The Engineering CAD Technology diploma is designed for students seeking a career in the design and development of manufactured products. Engineering CAD Technicians are specialists in translating the rough sketches, layouts and written specifications of the engineer or more senior designer into a drawing showing complete details and specifications. For nearly every type of fabricated product, from a light fixture to a motorcycle, or a computer monitor to a bridge, a design technician is needed to detail the entire project and its component parts. Strength calculations, product reliability, computer aided design (CAD) and specifications, and cost of materials may also be the responsibilities of the person trained in the occupation.
Award Outcomes
Apply drafting standards to engineering documents
Prepare orthographic view drawings
Dimension detail drawings
Revise detail drawings
Process engineering changes
Generate detail drawings from layouts
Create assembly drawings
Create solid models
Capture design intent
Apply tolerances to drawings
Career Opportunities
Persons trained in Engineering CAD work for companies which manufacture machinery, electrical equipment, computers, fabricated metal products, and transportation equipment. Others are employed by the government in public works, highway departments, or ordinance plants. Advanced competencies qualify a person for employment in industry as an Engineering CAD Technician. Experienced technicians with CAD skills are in demand.