CAD/Mechanical Design Technology Certificate

This certificate program prepares students for entry-level positions in mechanical drafting and CAD. The skills developed will enable the student to work as a drafter, dealer, technical illustrator, and CAD operator.

Program Requirements

CADMD 141 Technical Drafting I 3 hrs credit
CADMD 201 Mechanical Layout and Design I 3 hrs credit
CADMD 203 Statics and Strength of Materials 4 hrs credit
CADMD 243 Introduction to AutoCAD 3 hrs transfer credit
CADMD 244 Intermediate AutoCAD 3 hrs credit
CADMD 245 Computer Aided Design 3 hrs transfer credit
CADMD 246 Architectural Desktop 2 hrs credit
MT 101 Machining Basics – Measurement, Materials, and Safety 3 hrs credit
TECH 109 Technical Mathematics I 4 hrs credit

Program Total: 28 credits

Gainful Employment

Prairie State College provides Gainful Employment Information to comply with the U.S. Department of Education.

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