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Design & Drafting Technology

Technical Diploma 30-606-3

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1-800-547-2882

Start Dates: August

Effective: August 2025

First Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
606-103 Mechanical Design Concepts 2   This course introduces the student to the basic skills and knowledge required to understand how products are designed and documented. Students will measure and sketch parts to visualize 3-dimensional parts. The steps involved in the design process, problem-solving, and teamwork will be introduced through a simple design project. Students will be exposed to terminology, mechanical components, and software that are used in mechanical design.
Course #: 606-103
Title: Mechanical Design Concepts
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course introduces the student to the basic skills and knowledge required to understand how products are designed and documented. Students will measure and sketch parts to visualize 3-dimensional parts. The steps involved in the design process, problem-solving, and teamwork will be introduced through a simple design project. Students will be exposed to terminology, mechanical components, and software that are used in mechanical design.
606-130 Solid Modeling I 3   This course introduces the student to the concepts and commands required to develop 3-D solid models using SolidWorks software. Students will learn to constrain models and develop parametric models. Students will also produce 2-D working drawings from the models. Topics will also include dimensioning, orthographic views, and section views.
Course #: 606-130
Title: Solid Modeling I
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course introduces the student to the concepts and commands required to develop 3-D solid models using SolidWorks software. Students will learn to constrain models and develop parametric models. Students will also produce 2-D working drawings from the models. Topics will also include dimensioning, orthographic views, and section views.
606-142 Additive Manufacturing 1 Program student; 606-130 or concurrent Students will explore Additive Manufacturing (AM), broadly known as 3D printing, and learn how products are designed, produced, and serviced. This course will introduce students to how AM enables on-demand production without dedicated equipment or tooling. Students will review AM principles and applications across industries, emphasizing characteristics and performance of common materials (polymers, metals, ceramics, and composites) used for different applications.
Course #: 606-142
Title: Additive Manufacturing
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 606-130 or concurrent Students will explore Additive Manufacturing (AM), broadly known as 3D printing, and learn how products are designed, produced, and serviced. This course will introduce students to how AM enables on-demand production without dedicated equipment or tooling. Students will review AM principles and applications across industries, emphasizing characteristics and performance of common materials (polymers, metals, ceramics, and composites) used for different applications.
606-159 CAD, 2D 2 Program student Basic computer-aided drafting and design (CAD) uses two-dimensional AutoCAD software and commands to create entities, edit, store, and print CAD drawings. Topics include entity creation of arcs, circles, lines, coordinates, editing functions, scaling, making templates, text detailing, layers and line types, viewports, modelspace layout and paperspace practices, dimensioning styles, calculation strategies, blocks, groups, libraries, attributes, bills of materials, and plotting to scale. A final project permits the student to apply technical skills to a detailed mechanical design drawing.
Course #: 606-159
Title: CAD, 2D
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student Basic computer-aided drafting and design (CAD) uses two-dimensional AutoCAD software and commands to create entities, edit, store, and print CAD drawings. Topics include entity creation of arcs, circles, lines, coordinates, editing functions, scaling, making templates, text detailing, layers and line types, viewports, modelspace layout and paperspace practices, dimensioning styles, calculation strategies, blocks, groups, libraries, attributes, bills of materials, and plotting to scale. A final project permits the student to apply technical skills to a detailed mechanical design drawing.
  Total Credits: 8  
Total Credits: 8

Second Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
606-104 Geometric Dimen & Tolerancing 1   Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) graphically defines limits of size, form, orientation, profile, location, and runout applications to ASME Y14.5-2009. GD&T standards include universal symbols and terms, position tolerancing verification, datum reference frame theory, datum (size) modifiers, datum targets, metrology and functional gage design application using a coordinate measuring open setup. Measurement of floating and fixed fasteners is applied to actual mechanical parts. GD&T will also be applied to welding fabrication drawings and assemblies.
Course #: 606-104
Title: Geometric Dimen & Tolerancing
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) graphically defines limits of size, form, orientation, profile, location, and runout applications to ASME Y14.5-2009. GD&T standards include universal symbols and terms, position tolerancing verification, datum reference frame theory, datum (size) modifiers, datum targets, metrology and functional gage design application using a coordinate measuring open setup. Measurement of floating and fixed fasteners is applied to actual mechanical parts. GD&T will also be applied to welding fabrication drawings and assemblies.
606-136 Solid Modeling 2 2 606-130 The student will develop complex parametric models, assemblies, and working drawings, apply drawing standards, materials, and tabulated dimensions. Part families, sheet metal parts, welded assemblies, exploded assemblies, software generated bills of material, and simple animation will also be covered.
Course #: 606-136
Title: Solid Modeling 2
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: 606-130 The student will develop complex parametric models, assemblies, and working drawings, apply drawing standards, materials, and tabulated dimensions. Part families, sheet metal parts, welded assemblies, exploded assemblies, software generated bills of material, and simple animation will also be covered.
606-137 Mfg. Materials Processes 2 Program student In this course you will develop knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology of manufacturing materials and their related processes. Topics covered will include exploration of processes from material groups including metals, ceramics, electronics, plastics, and composites. Manufacturing processes such as material removal, additive manufacturing, forming, joining, assembly, inspection, automation processes, and regional applications of biotechnology and food processing will be explored.
Course #: 606-137
Title: Mfg. Materials Processes
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student In this course you will develop knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology of manufacturing materials and their related processes. Topics covered will include exploration of processes from material groups including metals, ceramics, electronics, plastics, and composites. Manufacturing processes such as material removal, additive manufacturing, forming, joining, assembly, inspection, automation processes, and regional applications of biotechnology and food processing will be explored.
606-167 Advanced CAD 2 606-159 The Advanced CAD course will focus some of the topics found in our Solid Modeling and AutoCad courses which were forced out of the initial curriculum due to industry demands on more print reading and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance topics. The program will also introduce other software platform applications in this new course.
Course #: 606-167
Title: Advanced CAD
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: 606-159 The Advanced CAD course will focus some of the topics found in our Solid Modeling and AutoCad courses which were forced out of the initial curriculum due to industry demands on more print reading and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance topics. The program will also introduce other software platform applications in this new course.
623-117 Intro to Precision Measurement 1 1st 8 weeks This course teaches students the use of precision measurement tools including rules, tapes, calipers, micrometers, and gages. Students will apply measurement methods for reverse engineering to reverse engineer parts and to take field measurements on the shop floor. The course will enable students to communicate with machinists and other manufacturing specialists concerning precision measurements.
Course #: 623-117
Title: Intro to Precision Measurement
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: 1st 8 weeks This course teaches students the use of precision measurement tools including rules, tapes, calipers, micrometers, and gages. Students will apply measurement methods for reverse engineering to reverse engineer parts and to take field measurements on the shop floor. The course will enable students to communicate with machinists and other manufacturing specialists concerning precision measurements.
  Total Credits: 8  
Total Credits: 8

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Minimum Program Credits Required: 16

2.0 Minimum Program Cumulative GPA Required for Graduation
If a student does not enroll in any courses at CVTC for two or more consecutive semesters, the student will be required to reapply with Admissions. Students must abide by any changes in admission requirements and degree requirements.

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