ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY: COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (CADD)

• Associate of Applied Science Degree: Computer Aided Drafting and Design
  Specialization: Mechanical Drafting and Design Technology (729)
• Certificate: Computer Aided Drafting and Design Technology (727.02)

The Mechanical Drafting and Design Technology specialization is offered at the Portsmouth and Virginia Beach campuses and focuses on preparing students to work successfully in computer aided design and related computer aided manufacturing operations (CAD/CAM). Graduates typically find employment in the fields of mechanical and machine design, structural design, manufacturing, civil engineering, marine design, construction, and related areas. Using Autodesk software, students learn to prepare working drawings reflecting national and international standards, practices, and procedures. Additionally, students learn to prepare engineering drawings supporting mechanical engineering and design utilizing welding details, industrial piping, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, electrical schematics, sheet metal developments, and solid modeling.

The associate degree program provides a thorough background with performance skills and experiences necessary for higher-level positions and a better potential for success in the CADD profession.

Under formal articulation agreements, students may transfer coursework to a bachelor’s degree program in an engineering technology area. Students planning on pursuing a bachelor’s degree should meet with the program head in his/her academic plan and consult the receiving institution’s catalog and transfer guide.

In addition to preparing students to move directly into business and industry and providing for college transfer opportunities upon graduation, the CADD program is designed to work in partnership with local business and industry to meet their educational and training needs.

The Northrop Grumman Newport News (NGNN) Cooperative (Co-Op) Is an example of this partnership, training students to become the next generation of marine designers. The educational opportunity is selective and based on a coordinated program of full-time course work at TCC and on-the-job work experience in one of the design divisions at NGNN. Students in the Co-Op receive a salary while at NGNN. Students while at TCC will be eligible for tuition reimbursement from NGNN for successfully completed courses.

Students are expected to finish their AAS degree within the time frame set by NGNN. Upon completion of the AAS degree and the Co-Op program, students may be offered a full-time design-related job by Northrop Grumman Newport News.

For more details, contact Lorenz Drake (822-2426 or email ldrake@tcc.edu) or Ralph Denton (822-7178 or email rdenton@tcc.edu) for specific information about the Co-Op program.

Associate of Applied Science Degree: Computer Aided Drafting and Design
Specialization: Mechanical Drafting and Design Technology (729)

Certificate: Computer Aided Drafting and Design Technology (727.02)

The CADD certificate program provides the student with basic skills and knowledge necessary for an entry-level position as a CAD operator or drafter. Business and industry professionals can update their skills and knowledge relating to: AutoCAD and Autodesk Software, current ANSI and ISO Standards and procedures, and improve their knowledge of material selection and processing for efficient design.

 

1       Eligible courses are listed on page 34 in the 2009-2010 catalog.   See your faculty

         advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).

2       Consult with your faculty advisor or counselor. Eligible courses include any ARC, MEC, or

         DRF courses not required in the program.

3       Students planning on transferring to a four-year program should take PHY 201-202 and

         not technical electives.