Student Catalog 2011-2012 - West Georgia Technical College

CP41: CAD Operator TCC(replaces DOP1: CAD Operator in the Quarter System)All courses in the CAD Operator certificate program are embedded in the Drafting Technology diplomaprogram. The CAD Operator certificate program endows students with the prospect to continue onthe career pathway toward advancement in the drafting profession. Additionally, the program providesopportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in drafting practices and software.Career OpportunitiesGraduates may find employment as specialized CAD operators in manufacturing environment or in relateddrafting positions such as land surveyors, mechanical drafters, or detailers for construction companies.Credit Required for Completion: Minimum of 22 credit hoursCurriculumProgram CourseCreditsOccupational Courses______ COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3______ DFTG 1101 CAD Fundamentals 4______ DFTG 1103 Technical Drawing I 4-and-Choose one of the following specializationsSpecific Occupational Courses (Mechanical Drafting Specialization)______ DFTG 1105 3D Mechanical Modeling 4______ DFTG 1107 Technical Drawing II 3______ DFTG 1109 Technical Drawing III 4Specific Occupational Courses (Architectural Drafting Specialization)______ DFTG 1125 Architectural Fundamentals 4______ DFTG 1127 Architectural 3D Modeling 4______ DFTG 1129 Residential Drawing I 4186Student Catalog 2011-2012. May 1, 2011