Computer Aided Design, CERT

Associate of Applied Science Degree: (ICGT-AAS)
College Certificate: (ICGT-CERT)

About the Program

The Computer Aided Design program provides students with career-based training in mechanical design using computer-aided drafting/design technology. To provide the necessary technical education base, the program also includes education and training in applied technical mathematics, engineering drawing, and geometric dimensioning and tolerance skills. Basic training in computer technology is included to prepare students for the two-dimensional, three-dimensional and solid modeling computer-aided design technology in the program.

All technical manufacturing and engineering design in today’s high-technology business and industry uses computer-based, computer- aided design technologies that integrate the design, engineering and manufacturing design analysis, and manufacturing of complex products and product parts, subassemblies, and assemblies into a single, technically coherent process.

The Computer Aided Design Technology program provides the skills and knowledge required for entry-level employment in industrial drafting, computer-aided drafting, and mechanical design fields. Emphasis is placed on the applications, procedures and techniques of principles involved in industrial drafting and design techniques. Areas include layouts and detailing in product design, tool design, die design, machine design, and advanced computer-aided design. Laboratory work in an integral part of the program for all technical courses.

This Program Offers:

• Associate of Applied Science: 63 credit hours
• College Certificate: 30 credit hours

Program Goals

• To provide students a foundation of the basic principles of mechanical design technology utilizing computer integration in the manufacturing industry
• To teach students knowledge in producing engineering drawings related to manufacturing

Program Outcomes

• Students will be able to utilize computer based simulation and programming tools for system design and analysis
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of machines’ principles and operation, tools and materials, requisite mathematics and physics, to select operations parameters in order to program, setup, and operate production manufacturing equipment
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of machines’ principles and operation, tools and materials, requisite mathematics and physics, to select operations parameters to troubleshoot and diagnose both numerically/computer numerically (NC/CNC) controlled machines and programmable logic controlled (PLC) equipment
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of material science, machining tolerances, blueprint/ schematics, and hands on skills in welding, burning, pipefitting, rigging, the use of basic hand tools and mobile equipment for the fabrication of designed parts incorporating accepted industry methods
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of the principles of drafting, the communication of ideas, designs and visualization skills as the language of the engineering field, including the creation and interpretation of drawings using proper dimensioning and tolerancing for size and geometry, use of computer-aided drawing programs to incorporate proper industry acceptable standards and conventions

College Certificate Goals

• To provide students a basic understanding of principles of mechanical design technology utilizing computer integration in the manufacturing industry

College Certificate Outcomes

• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of machines’ principles and operation, tools and materials to program, setup, and operate production manufacturing equipment
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of machines’ principles and operation, tools and materials, requisite mathematics and physics, to select operations parameters to troubleshoot and diagnose both numerically/computer numerically (NC/CNC) controlled machines and programmable logic controlled (PLC) equipment
• Apply the basic principles of equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and problem solving techniques to maintain industrial machines that ensures the production of quality products
• Incorporate safety awareness, principles and practices of machine safety, environmental safety, chemical safety and personal/employee protection

Admission Requirements

Individuals interested in the Computer Aided Design program are required to fulfill the following requirements:

• Fulfill all WCCCD college admission requirements
• Declare intent to enter the Computer Aided Design program on the WCCCD Application for Admission or change intent at the Admissions Office
• Fulfill course placement requirements based on the ACCUPLACER^® assessment
• Complete a WCCCD Program Application and submit to the Campus Academic Officer during the semester they are enrolled in CAD 101 - Fundamentals of Computer Aided Design  (4 credits) or CAD 110 - Introduction to Unigraphics CAD/CAM  (4 credits)