Computer Aided Drafting
Description
CAD Technician is designed to introduce students to various areas associated with Drafting and CAD (computer aided drafting) including mechanical, electrical, industrial and architectural areas.
Possible Careers
Detail Drafter, Electrical Drafter, Mechanical Drafter, Architectural Drafter, CAD System Manager.
Skills Learned
- Piping schematics, model building, sectional view drawings, blueprint reading, architectural drawing, hydraulic/pneumatics schematics
- CAD (Computer Aided Drafting)
- Electrical power and schematic diagrams
- Mechanical and assembly drawings
- Orthographic and isometric drawing and sketching
- Teamwork in a professional atmosphere
- Taking ideas from concepts to finished drawings
Required Prerequisites
Algebra I or equivalent (grade C or better)
Helpful Background
Art classes, mechanical drawing, computer skills, detail oriented, good visualization skills
Career Center Locations
Knox Country Career Center
Madison Comprehensive High School
Mansfield Senior High School
Pioneer Career Center
For more information contact your guidance counselor or the following instructors at your local career center!
Steve Jefferson - Knox County Career Center
Jim Shaum - Madison Comprehensive High School
Jim Ruble - Mansfield Senior High School
Martin Dzugan - Pioneer Career & Technology Center
Information For Current Students in the CAD Program
KCCC Program of Study 
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2008 KCCC Articulation Agreement click here
Madison H.S. Program of Study click here
2008 Madison H.S. Articulation Agreement click here
Mansfield H.S. Program of Study click here
2008 Mansfield H.S. Articulation Agreement click here
Pioneer CTC Program of Study click here
2008 Pioneer CTC Articulation Agreement click here
