Mechanical CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) Certificate

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Program Code: 906061

The Mechanical CAD Certificate is designed for a person seeking introductory Auto CAD and Mechanical Design skills. The certificate comprises 14 credits that may be applied toward the Mechanical Design Technology program.

Approximate Certificate Costs

$2,496

Tuition: $2,211

Books: $285

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What careers are in my future?

Certificate Completers will be able to

Perform the functions of a CAD operator.
Create orthographic mechanical drawings.

Completers will be able to apply credits toward the following programs:

106061, Mechanical Design Technology

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Requirements for Certificate Entry

High school background in mathematics, science, and industrial education.
High school diploma or equivalent.
High school algebra or equivalent.
Competency in Windows, Word and Excel.

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What will I learn?

Curriculum

First Semester

10-614-136

3D Modeling with Inventor

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10-614-136 3D MODELING WITH INVENTOR ...develop the knowledge and skills, to create Solid Models using Autodesk Inventor; creating and editing 3D drawings; rapid prototyping; manipulating data. (Prerequisites: 10-606-116 - CAD-Intro; 10-606-160, SolidWorks Fundamentals.)

Course Typically Offered: Spring

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10-606-116

CAD-Intro

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10-606-116 CAD (COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING)-INTRODUCTION ...CAD terminology, drawing preliminaries, basic inquiry and setting commands, layer setting and manipulation, basic drawing and display commands, basic edit commands, and plotting, using AutoCAD software.

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring

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10-606-128

Fabrication Design

10-606-128 FABRICATION DESIGN ...focuses on creating fully dimensioned and detailed fabricated parts. Different fabrication techniques and how to create mechanical detail prints so parts can be fabricated properly is also covered. Students will also learn Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, tolerance stacking, dimension placement, and calculating and creating sheet metal drawing flat patterns, as well as threads and fasteners. (Prerequisites: 10-606-106, SolidWorks Intermediate; 10-606-211, Mechanical AutoCAD)

Course Typically Offered: Spring

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10-606-211

Mech AutoCAD Fundamentals

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10-606-211 MECHANICAL AUTOCAD FUNDAMENTALS ...fully dimensioned orthographic mechanical drawings; section and asuxiliary views, mechanical assembly drawings, advanced layer management. (Prerequisite: 10-606-116, CAD-Intro with a "C" or better; Corequisite: 10-606-119, Sketching, Technical)

Course Typically Offered: Fall

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10-606-160

Solidworks Fundamentals

10-606-160 SOLIDWORKS FUNDAMENTALS ...introduces terminology; software operation and interface layout. It also exposes the student to creating basic models, assemblies & using the drawing environment.

Course Typically Offered: Fall

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10-606-119

Sketching-Technical

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10-606-119 SKETCHING-TECHNICAL ...graphically describe objects with and without a CAD system; understand and demonstrate the fundamental components of an engineering drawing: geometric construction, orthographic projection, section views, dimensioning & tolerancing. (Prerequisite: Accepted into Mechanical Design Technology program or Mechanical CAD Certificate; Corequisite: 10-606-116, CAD-Intro.)

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring

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10-606-168

Large Model Management

10-606-168 LARGE MODEL MANAGEMENT ...building large assemblies from SolidWorks, Inventor, and 3D Point Cloud data. Utilizing assembly/sub-assembly structure. Exposure to CAD file management and work flows using AutoDesk Vault. Using the large assemblies to create factory layouts. Exposure to NavisWorks and AutoDesk Plant Design. (Prerequisites: 10-606-160, Solidworks Fundamentals; 10-614-136, 3D Modeling with Inventor)

Course Typically Offered: Fall

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10-606-106

SolidWorks Intermediate

10-606-106 SOLIDWORKS INTERMEDIATE ...introduces using intermediate features such as patterns, revolve, and sweep. Students learn how to measure center of gravity on assemblies and to create completely dimensioned orthographic drawings. (Prerequisite: 10-606-160, SolidWorks Fundamentals)

Course Typically Offered: Fall

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10-606-129

Assembly Design

10-606-129 ASSEMBLY DESIGN ...introduces the creation of assembly drawings including a complete set of detailed prints along with drawings that show how a mechanism will be assembled. Students also create a set of prints for welding multiple parts together and will take part in “top-down engineering” activities to and be responsible for all aspects of a mechanical design project. Project management and scheduling will also be introduced as it relates to mechanical design, group dynamics, creating complete bill of materials including fabricated and purchased parts, along with multiple other aspects of project management. A final Design “binder” will be created and presented. (Prerequisite: 10-606-128, Fabrication Design)

Course Typically Offered: Fall

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10-606-122, CAD-Fabrication & Assembly is offered in the Spring semester only.
Please note that enrollment in some courses requires an Academic Skills Assessment (Accuplacer) with appropriate benchmark scores. See course descriptions for detail; equivalent assessment scores are acceptable. To learn more about these assessments and benchmark scores, please contact an advisor at (920) 498-5444 or (888) 385-6982.

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Summer Session 2021 Ends

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Mechanical CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) Certificate

Approximate Certificate Costs

What careers are in my future?

Certificate Completers will be able to

Completers will be able to apply credits toward the following programs:

How do I get started in this program?

Requirements for Certificate Entry

What will I learn?

What's next after graduation?

What else do I need to know about the program?

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Student Events

Summer Session 2021 Ends

Fall 2021 Session 1 Begins

Mechanical CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) Certificate

Approximate Certificate Costs

What careers are in my future?

Certificate Completers will be able to

Completers will be able to apply credits toward the following programs:

How do I get started in this program?

Requirements for Certificate Entry

What will I learn?

What's next after graduation?

What else do I need to know about the program?

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