Career Studies Certificate (C.S.C.)
A QUALITY EDUCATION
In the CAM and CADD Fundamentals, Career Studies Certificate program, students will complete course work in industrial safety, basic first aid, digital literacy, basic blueprint reading, and CAM, 3D printing, molding, and computer-aided drafting and design.
Students will have the opportunity to earn OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR/AED, DREMEL 3D printing certifications through meeting the course objectives.
CAM and CADD Fundamentals (CSC)
CIP: 15.1302
Degree: Career Studies Certificate
Program Code: 221-729-02
Program Length: One Semester
Minimum Credits: 18
Program Advisor:
BEIT
276.964.7277
Program Purpose:
The CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) and CADD (Computer-Aided Drafting and Design) Fundamentals Career Studies Certificate is designed to teach the basic concepts of industrial design, drawings, 3D molding, and graphics. This is an entry-level program for those interested in stackable credentials with an additional skill set in CAM, CADD and 3D modeling.
Program Requirements:
Students will complete course work in industrial safety, digital literacy, basic blueprint reading, and CAM, 3D printing, molding, and computer-aided drafting and design. Students will have the opportunity to earn DREMEL 3D printing certifications through meeting the course objectives.
First Semester
- DRF 161: Blueprint Reading I
- DRF 201: Computer Aided Drafting and Design I
- DRF 202: Computer Aided Drafting and Design II
- MEC 122: 3D Printing for Engineering Design
- DRF 203: Computer Aided Drafting and Design III
- DRF 111: Technical Drafting I *
- DRF 112: Technical Drafting II *
Semester Total:
- Lecture Hours: 11
- Lab Hours: 20
- Credits Hours: 18
Total Minimum Credits: 18
*GIS 200 Geographical Information Systems, 4 Credits can be taken to substitute for DRF 111 Technical Drafting I, 2 Credits, and DRF 112 Technical Drafting II, 2 Credits.
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