Choose A Major

Drafting & Design Technology (A.S. Degree & related Certificates)

Program Requirements:

Related Certificate Programs:

These are short-term programs that can be completed in one year or less. They are designed to equip you with a specialized skill set for immediate employment or job advancement. All of the certificate courses are also included in the related A.S. degree program so they can be used as building blocks toward completing the degree -- which will help improve your earning potential.

(The required courses for the certificate programs is included in the A.S. degree link above)

  • Drafting - AutoCAD (15 credits)
  • Drafting with Specializations in: Architectural, Mechanical and Surveying Drafting (24 credits)

Program Description:

Drafting and design technicians play a vital role in the engineering process. Their skills are the key to taking concepts one step closer to completion. And while you may think you know what drafting is all about, this is not your grandfather's drafting career. Today's draftsmen possess tremendous technical skills. Valencia's A.S. degree program teaches you how to master state-of-the-art drafting and design techniques and computer-aided drafting and design equipment.

Typical Tasks may include:

  • preparing plans and detailed drawings from rough or detailed sketches and notes for engineering or manufacturing purposes
  • using computer-assisted drafting (CADD) equipment and software

Characteristics Needed to be Successful:

Potential Careers:

  • Drafting & Design Technician
  • CADD Operator/Specialist
  • CADD Drafting Technician
  • Mechanical Engineering Assistant
  • Mechanical Drafter
  • Drafting Designer
  • Tooling Drafter

Potential Employers:

Nearly all engineering, design, and manufacturing firms are potential employers. More than one-third of all drafters work in engineering and architectural services; one-third in manufacturing, and the remainder in construction and utilities.

Potential Earnings: ($25,000 - $31,000)

Contact Information:

For more information about this program, contact Beverly Johnson, Career Program Advisor, at 407-582-1890 or email bjohnson@valenciacc.edu.

TOP