MISSION
The mission of the program is to provide the technical instruction and skill development to become gainfully employed in the drafting field.
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Program Awards and Length |
NATURE OF WORK
Practically everything the man builds or manufactured requires a plan or drawing. Whether it is a space capsule or a screwdriver, a shopping center or a lake cottage, a suspension bridge or a computer, detailed drawings are required that give the exact dimensions and specifications of the entire project and each of its parts. Drafters are the technicians who draw these plans.
Drafters translate the ideas, rough
sketches, specifications, and calculations of engineers, architects, and
designers into working plans which can be used to make a product. In
their drawings and specifications, they describe precisely what
materials and processes other workers are to use on a specific job.
Drafters use drawing instruments, computers and other related tools, and
equipment in the preparation
of their drawings. They also use
engineering handbooks and technical tables, along with a good knowledge
of math to calculate strength, quality and cost of materials.
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Broad Units of Study |
Mechanical Drafter Diploma 2160hours
Architectural Drafter Diploma 2160 Hours
Drafting and CAD Technician Diploma 1296 hours
Detail Drafter Certificate 864 hours
Technology Foundations
Work Ethics
Graphic Language
Instrumental Drawing
Geometric Construction
Sketching & Shape Description
Multiview Projection
Sectional Views
Auxiliary Views
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Students are assigned design or drawing problems and live work related to drafting. Guidance is maintained until the project is completed. Basic techniques taught using the manual system of drafting will be advanced to computer aided drafting.
Every effort is made to develop the drafters' ability, attitude and character so they will be a credit to their chosen field.
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Drafting and CAD Technology Instructor Drew Renegar drew.renegar@ttcshelbyville.edu |