Computer Aided Design and Drafting Certificate
Program Statement
This one-year certificate program provides students with the needed skills to become a professional computer-aided architectural draftsperson, civil draftsperson, mechanical designer, or manufacturing operator in the engineering industry. Students learn fundamental concepts of engineering drawing through advanced computer-aided design techniques.
Program Information
- This program serves as a solid basis for advanced work in a degree program. All courses apply to Bristol's Automation, Architectural & Civil, Electro-Mechanical, Environmental, and Mechanical degree programs.
 - Students utilize high-tech computer equipment and the latest AutoDesk, SolidWorks, and/or CAM software.
 
After Bristol
Graduates are prepared for positions as architectural and civil CAD operators/drafters and mechanical designers.
Program Requirements
Choose Architectural and Civil or Mechanical and Manufacturing Concentration.
Architectural and Civil Concentration
                          Course #
                      
          
            Title
          
          
                        Credits
          
        
                                      Sub-Total  Credits
                      
          
            12          
        Mechanical and Manufacturing Concentration
                          Course #
                      
          
            Title
          
          
                        Credits
          
        
          CAD 111, CAD 112, CAD 172 or CAD 211
 +
      
  
    
            9
          
    
  
  
                                      Sub-Total  Credits
                      
          
            12          
        
              Total credits:
            
            
              12