This certificate provides students with a basic understanding of computer-aided design and drafting, gaining valuable skills in AutoCAD software and Solidworks modeling of mechanical components and assemblies. Students also learn the computation skills needed in the area of engineering problem-solving.


Essential Knowledge and Skills
Outcomes
- Analyze and solve problems involving functions, algebraic expressions, and systems of equations.
- Demonstrate proficiency using a spreadsheet program, Excel (formulas, functions, graphs, solver, pivot tables).
- Show proficiency in writing computer programs in VBA, including variables, conditional expressions, loops, and arrays.
- Demonstrate proficiency in using a 2D-modeling program, AutoCAD, in the creation of models and drawings.
- Show proficiency in using a 3D-parametric modeling program, SolidWorks, in the creation of basic mechanical components, assemblies, and drawings.
- Create and interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T) for mechanical engineering drawings.

- AutoCAD drafter
- SolidWorks drafter
- SolidWorks 3D modeler
- CAD designer (with experience)
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Students who complete an associate degree in family history research may continue on and earn a bachelor's degree in Professional Studies.