For more information, visit the Dallas College Computer-Aided Design and Drafting webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Computer-Aided Design Mechanical Drafting Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Computer-Aided Design Mechanical Drafting Certificate. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
This certificate program prepares a student to become certified as an entry-level CADD operator and enter the work force. Coursework includes the creation of 2D and 3D CADD drawings using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other modeling software in support of industry trends and technology advancements. Courses that complete this Certificate and Mechanical Drafting Occupational Skills Award (MOS) are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites, as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment.
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level I Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFCATE MINIMUM: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
DFTG 1325 – Blueprint Reading and Sketching Mechanical based coursework (Course applies to MOS)
DFTG 1405 – Introduction to Technical Drawing Mechanical based coursework
DFTG 1409 – Basic Computer-Aided Drafting (Course applies to MOS)
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic/career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative Education course, if applicable.
Total Hours: 11
SEMESTER 2
CHOOSE ONE:
- DFTG 2380 – Cooperative Education-Drafting and Design Technology/Technician OR
- Technical Elective (one course)*
DFTG 1445 – Parametric Modeling and Design
This is the capstone course for this award. (Course applies to MOS)* Technical Elective must be selected from the following: DFTG 1329, DFTG 1333 (required for Mechanical Drafting Occupational Skills Award), DFTG 1358, DFTG 1395, DFTG 2323.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
- Apply for the Mechanical Drafting Certificate and Mechanical Drafting Occupational Skills Award.
Total Hours: 7
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS