Advanced CAD Technician Certificate Program
AC51 - 201412
Program Description
The Advanced CAD Technician certificate of credit provides advanced level CAD skills to individuals interested in furthering their knowledge in the area of computer-aided drafting. Program graduates will receive an Advanced CAD Technician certificate of credit.
Program Specific Information
Students are accepted each semester based on course and space availability.
Program Length and Availability
3 Semesters
Campus Availability: Hall
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Admissions Requirements
Must be 16 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)
Request official ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT test scores be sent to the Admissions Office or refer to our Admissions Assessment Procedure found here for more options: Admissions Testing – Lanier Technical College.
Curriculum
Program-Specific Core – Total of 8 Hours
Drafting Electives – Choose 3 Hours
Choose a Specialization – Total of 20 Hours
Mechanical Drafting Specialization
Architectural Drafting Specialization
Total Credit Hours: 31
Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 31 hours in the above areas.
Graduation Plan - Certificate in Advanced CAD Technician (Mechanical Specialization)
Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.
Semester One
| DFTG 1101 | CAD Fundamentals | 4 |
| DFTG 1103 | Multiview/Basic Dimensioning | 4 |
| Mechanical Drafting Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Semester Two
Semester Three
Apply for Graduation
Total Credit Hours: 31
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.
Graduation Plan - Certificate in Advanced CAD Technician (Architectural Specialization)
Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.
Semester One
| DFTG 1101 | CAD Fundamentals | 4 |
| DFTG 1103 | Multiview/Basic Dimensioning | 4 |
| Architectural Drafting Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Semester Two
Semester Three
Apply for Graduation
Total Credit Hours: 31
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.