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CAD Technician/Draftsperson
Description
Wage Data and Employment Outlook
Goals and Certificates
Prerequisites and Required Assessments
Training Providers
How to Get Started
Find a Job
Description
COS offers several certifications to prepare students for entry level work as a CAD Technician/Draftsperson.
The Certificate of Achievement in Autodesk AutoCAD for Drafting prepares students for entry-level employment as a CAD Technician/Draftsperson. Students completing this certificate will acquire knowledge and skills related to creating and appraising manufacturing and industrial applications (2D and 3D), specifically AutoCAD drawings. Students must complete 12 units. Students will complete all three courses using the Autodesk AutoCAD computer software. Click here for more information about course requirements. Once you complete this pathway, you will be prepared for employment in the following fields: CAD Technician/Draftsperson in manufacturing or industrial fields.
The Certificate of Achievement in Dassault Systemes SolidWorks prepares students for entry-level employment as a CAD Technician/Draftsperson. Students completing this certificate will acquire knowledge and skills related to creating and appraising manufacturing and industrial applications (2D and 3D), specifically AutoCAD and SolidWorks drawings. Students must complete 12 units. Students will complete two courses using the Autodesk AutoCAD software and one course using Dassault Systemes SolidWorks. Click here for more information on course requirements. Once you complete this pathway, you will be prepared for employment in the following fields: CAD Technician/Draftsperson in manufacturing or industrial fields.
The Certificate of Achievement in Mechanical Drafting prepares students for entry-level employment as a CAD Technician/Draftsperson. Students completing this certificate will acquire knowledge and skills related to creating and appraising manufacturing and industrial applications (2D and 3D), specifically CAD and tactile (by hand) drawings. Students must complete 18 units. Click here for more information on course requirements. Once you complete this pathway, you will be prepared for employment in the following fields: CAD Technician/Draftsperson in manufacturing or industrial fields.
Wage Data and Employment Outlook
Below is wage data and employment outlook information for one possible occupation with this pathway. Click here to visit ONET for additional occupations in manufacturing.
Median Earnings* for Mechanical Drafter in the Central Valley Median income is the amount that divides the income distribution into two equal groups. This means half of the jobs for this occupation pay more than this amount and half pay less than this amount. |
$21.68/hour |
Employment Outlook* in the Central Valley Employment Outlook numbers represent current employment information in the Central Valley of California. The 2016 total number of jobs is the number of individuals employed in this occupation in 2016. The 2020 estimated number of jobs is the estimated number of individuals that will be employed in this occupation in 2020. Expected Growth is the increase in the number of individuals expected to be employed in this occupation and is shown as a total number and a percent increase. The average annual growth rate is the rate at which, on average, the total number of jobs will increase each year. |
Projected Annual Openings in CV: not available 2016 Total Number of Jobs in CV: 132020 Estimated Number Jobs in CV: 14 Expected Growth 2016 to 2020: Expected growth of 1 jobs, or 8% |
Goals and Certificates
After completing this program, students will earn a Certificate of Achievement in Autodesk AutoCAD for Drafting, a Certificate of Achievement in Dassault Systemes SolidWorks or a Certificate of Achievement in Mechanical Drafting.
Prerequisites and Required Assessments
There are no prerequisites for enrolling in Manufacturing programs at COS. Even though a High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Certificate is not required, it is preferred. Some employers prefer to hire employees with a High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate. There are also more options for financial aid at COS for students who have a High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate.
Students must take a placement test to enroll in math and English classes for the general education requirements. Students should meet with a counselor to determine the correct placement in these classes.
Training Providers
College of the Sequoias – Click here for more information on the COS Manufacturing Programs
How to Get Started
- Contact provider for testing, registration, and details on prerequisites.
Find a Job
1. Click Here for MANUFACTURING JOB OPPORTUNITIES on the SAEC website
