PROGRAM PLANNING GUIDE Advisors

Mike Martin
COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY (360) 596-5393
Associate in Applied Science Degree mmartin@spscc.ctc.edu
(90 credits)
Mike Murphy
(360) 596-5253
Certificates of Completion:
mmurphy@spscc.ctc.edu
Mechanical
Architectural
Civil

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Computer Aided Drafting Associate in Applied Science Program is
designed to meet entry-level requirements in Computer Aided Drafting occupations and provide students
with a broad range of employment opportunities in architectural, civil and mechanical drafting. In
addition, students may elect a specific area of concentration to meet their personal needs or occupational
requirements.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Drafters translate the ideas and rough sketches of engineers and architects
into detailed drawings. Experienced workers may advance to plan checkers, detailers or design drafters.
A typical work week of 40 hours, but overtime may be required to meet deadlines. Drafters work for
engineering and architectural consulting firms, manufacturing firms, designers, and a variety of
government agencies.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES: South Puget Sound Community College believes that all students need to
develop a broad range of abilities that will not only make them more effective in their professional pursuits
but will enhance their capacity to relate well to others in their daily lives. Therefore students who complete
the program will be able to:
• Demonstrate the following skills standards specific to Computer Aided Drafting:
 Produce design documentation to industry standards using Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD
software)
 Develop complete architectural plans with consideration for aesthetics, cost, methods
of construction, building codes and common industrial practices.
 Develop profiles and cross sections, land sub divisions, site and grading plans and
basic earthwork calculations with correct interpretation of survey data.
 Use surveying instrumentation.
 Apply precision tolerancing, geometric dimensioning & tolerancing, materials and
process design criteria to their designs.
 Model mechanical design concepts in 3D using the latest solid modeling software.
 Develop realistic static and animated visualizations of designs.
 Work in design teams.
• Communicate effectively.
• Think logically and critically.
• Evaluate and process quantitative and symbolic data.
• Understand themselves in relation to others in a multicultural world.
• Understand ethical responsibilities and consequences.

AAS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: Based on placement testing, basic skills and/or pre-college English,
Reading, or Math may be required (ENGL 097, READ 097 & MATH 090). Deficiencies must be completed
prior to graduation; however, students are strongly encouraged to enroll at the beginning of their
education. See the Curriculum Planning Worksheet.
 CAD Core Select courses with the General Education
Requirements: assistance of an advisor to Requirements:
101 Mechanical 5 complete the 90-credit Communication
Drafting I minimum requirement. Reading/Writing 5
120 Architectural 5 ENGL&101 English
CAD Electives:
Drafting I Composition I
170 Introduction to 5
150 Introduction to 5 Speaking/Listening 5
MicroStation
CAD Choose from General
182 Special Projects 2-5
160 Civil Drafting I 5 Education List (AAS/ADN)
225 Introduction to 5
222 Architectural CAD I 5 Computation
Revit Architecture
223 Architectural CAD 5 MATH 101 Technical 5
270 Production 5
II Mathematics I
MicroStation
224 Architectural CAD 5 Human Relations
190/ Cooperative Work 2-8
III Choose from General 3-
290 Experience/Interns
241 Mechanical CAD I 5 Education List (AAS/ADN) 5
hip
242 Mechanical CAD II 5
CIS
243 Mechanical CAD III 5
108 Introduction to 3
261 Civil CAD I 5
Microsoft Office
262 Civil CAD II 5
123 Introduction to 3
263 Civil CAD III 5
Windows
264 Surveying I 3
141 Excel 3
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: A Certificate of Completion in Computer Aided Drafting will be awarded
upon successful completion of all 100-level core and general education requirements plus all 200-level
specialized courses in mechanical, architectural, or civil applications and general education requirements.
MATH 102 is not required for architectural and mechanical certificates. All three certificates are earned in
completing the Associate in Applied Science degree.

CAD Architectural Certificate: CAD Civil Certificate:

101 Mechanical Drafting I 5 101 Mechanical Drafting I 5
120 Architectural Drafting I 5 120 Architectural Drafting I 5
150 Introduction to CAD 5 150 Introduction to CAD 5
160 Civil Drafting I 5 160 Civil Drafting I 5
222 Architectural CAD I 5 261 Civil CAD I 5
223 Architectural CAD II 5 262 Civil CAD II 5
224 Architectural CAD III 5 263 Civil CAD III 5
CAD or CIS Elective 3-5 264 Surveying I 5
ENGL& English Composition I 5 CAD or CIS Elective 3-5
101 ENGL& English Composition I 5
MATH Technical Mathematics I 5 101
101 MATH Technical Mathematics I 5
Speaking/Listening or 5 101
Human Relations 3-5 Speaking/Listening or 5
CAD Mechanical Human Relations
Certificate: 3-5
53-55 total credits
748-770 contact hours 101 Mechanical Drafting I credits5
56-58
120 Architectural Drafting I 5
150 Introduction to CAD 5
160 Civil Drafting I 5
241 Mechanical CAD I 5
242 Mechanical CAD II 5
243 Mechanical CAD III 5
CAD or CIS Elective 3-5
ENGL& English Composition I 5
101
MATH Technical Mathematics I 5
101
Speaking/Listening or 5
Human Relations 3-5
53-55 credits
Contributions to success in the Computer Aided Drafting Program:
As a potential program participant can you answer yes to the following statements?
1. I am self-motivated, hard working and earnest to the best I can be.
2. I am prepared to be flexible with my schedule and understand additional computer lab time may be
necessary.
3. I enjoy the challenge of problem solving and critical thinking.
4. I understand that a career in Computer Aided Drafting expects that technicians will be “Life Long
Learners”.
Admission:
Students are accepted into the Computer Aided Drafting Program every quarter, except summer.
1Cooperative Work Experience/Internships:
Cooperative Work Experience is the internship program at South Puget Sound Community College and
offers students an opportunity to receive college credit for paid or unpaid work experience related to their
educational goals. This program gives students an opportunity to apply their skills while still in college.

For more information or for an appointment, contact the Cooperative Work Experience/Internship office at
(360) 596-5359 (Bldg 25-129A) or at http://www.spscc.ctc.edu/internship/

DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT: South Puget Sound Community College requires all new students seeking an
Associate Degree to complete a “diversity” course which meets the college criteria for listing as a diversity
course and has been approved for such listing by the college Instructional Council prior to the student
enrolling in the class.

OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: South Puget Sound Community College’s equal
opportunity policy prohibits discrimination in our services and in employment against any person on the
basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion,
Vietnam-era or disabled veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental disability
except in the case of a bona fide occupation qualification. South Puget Sound Community College is an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Effective: Summer 2009

Revised: June 18, 2009
 COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY
CURRICULUM PLANNING WORKSHEET
For

RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF COURSES:

Fall Winter Spring Fall Winter Spring Fall Winter Spring
CAD MATH CAD CAD 224 CAD 243 CAD 263
101 101 223 CAD 242 CAD 262 CAD 264
CAD CAD CAD CAD 261 Hum Rel Hum Rel
150 222 241 or or
ENGL& CAD CAD Spkg/Lste Spkg/Lsten
101 120 160 ng g
New CAD ENGL& CAD 120 CAD 222 CAD 223 Options CAD 224
start 101 101 CAD 242 CAD 243 CAD 263 Gen Ed Hum Rel
CAD CAD CAD 261 CAD 262 CAD 264 Elective Spkg/Lst
150 241 ELECTIVE Co-op ng Co-op
MATH CAD
101 160
New CAD CAD 120 ENGL& CAD 223 Options CAD 224 CAD 243
start 101 CAD 261 101 CAD 241 Gen Ed CAD 242 Hum Rel
CAD MATH CAD 222 CAD 263 Elective Hum Rel Spkg/Lstng
150 101 CAD 262 CAD 264 Co-op Spkg/Lst
CAD ng
160

CAD Core Requirements: Credi Complet Notes Pre-College Met

t ed
ENGL Basic
101 Mechanical Drafting I 5 097 Writing II
120 Architectural Drafting I 5 READ Analytical
150 Introduction to CAD 5 097 Reading II
160 Civil Drafting I 5 MATH Basic Math
222 Architectural CAD I 5 090 II
223 Architectural CAD II 5
224 Architectural CAD III 5 General Education Met
241 Mechanical CAD I 5 Requirements
242 Mechanical CAD II 5 Reading/Writing:
243 Mechanical CAD III 5 ENGL& 101 English
261 Civil CAD I 5 Composition I
262 Civil CAD II 5 Speaking/Listening:
263 Civil CAD III 5 Choose from General
264 Surveying I 3 Education List
Electives: Consult faculty advisor for courses to complete 90-credit (AAS/ADN)
minimum Computation:
182 Special Projects 2-5 MATH 101 Technical
Math
190/ 290 Cooperative Work 2-8
Experience/Internship Human Relations:
Choose from General
CIS
Education List
108 Introduction to 3
(AAS/ADN)
Microsoft Office
Diversity: Some
123 Introduction to 3
Human Relation
Windows
courses also satisfy
141 Excel 3
diversity
Note: For certificate-
seeking students only:
CMST& 210, CMST&
 Advisor:
Date:
PROGRAM INFORMATION:
A required set of Computer Aided Drafting tools, supplies and equipment will cost from $250.00 to
$450.00, minimum, depending on the vendor. Books and assignment packets will cost approximately
$350.00 for the two-year program. There is a $15.00 lab fee for all computer related CAD courses.