Program Information
Completion Time:
10 months (1,200 hours)
Estimated Costs:
$3,032
Estimated High School Costs:
$65
Average Wage:
$39,010
Campus Location(s):
Main Campus
Program Outline:
Course Descriptions:
The Computer Aided Drafting Technology I program prepares individuals for entry-level employment as a drafter or drafter assistant. Students will develop basic manual and computer aided drafting skills and have the option of choosing electives from a variety of specialty areas. In these specialty areas, you can learn civil, structural steel, architectural, piping, electrical & mechanical drafting using a variety of advanced software that applies to the specific need.
As a drafter, you will be working with engineers and design drafters in preparing a variety of drawings used to make equipment, parts, and devices for business and industry. You will be using a variety of computer drafting programs to complete your drawings.
Employer Advisory Team:
- Amy Willis Interiors
- ARW Engineers
- ATK Launch Systems
- Barnes Aerospace
- Boman Kemp
- Case, Lowe & Hart, Inc.
- Chromolox
- Fresenius
- Gem Buildings
- JBT Aerotek
- In Stile Kitchen Design
- Nucor Building Systems
- Ogden Blueprint and Supply Company
- Ridgeline Design
- Salerno Architects
Your Instructor(s)
Hello, I’m Rex Thornock. I spent nine years working in industry in mechanical and manufacturing drafting before starting my teaching career here at the tech college back in 1996. The exciting thing about drafting is that there are so many things being invented, designed, and created right now. You can get involved with all these new products with Computer Aided Drafting Technology training here at the college. The pay is good and it’s a rewarding field. Computer Aided Drafting is also a stepping stone into many engineering fields. I would love to discuss Computer Aided Drafting Technology or Interior Design Drafting with you.
Rex Thornock Phone:Â 801-627-8360 E-mail:Â thornockr@owatc.edu
