Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Counselor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2025-2026 San Joaquin Delta College Catalog Program: Architectural Drafting Certificate of Achievement

Architectural Drafting Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the Architectural Drafting certificate, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge, and training for employment as a computer-aided drafter in the filed of architecture. The student demonstrates the ability to analyze and construct documentation to develop solutions for common architectural problems. In addition, the student acquires skills leading to entry into other related trades where plan reading and preparation is required.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a general understanding of the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction industry.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding that drawings represent not only a graphic language, but also a way of technical thinking wherein designs created in someone’s mind are then transmitted via drawings to become a built structure.
  3. Understand basic design theory.
  4. Demonstrate a general understanding of the basic materials and methods of construction for single family residential dwellings.
  5. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the state building code and analysis.

Core Requirements

Complete 23 units

Course NameUnits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
ARCH 1 Basic Architectural Drafting Units: 3
ARCH 5 Architectural Detailing Units: 4
ARCH 6 Digital Tools for Architecture Units: 3
ARCH 14 Advanced Architectural Practice Units: 3
ARCH 20 Architectural Design and Drawing I Units: 3
  •       or GRART 3A Digital Illustration for Graphic Design I Units: 3
  • ARCH 78 Building Codes Units: 3

    Associate Degree Math Requirement: Units 4

    Minimum Units Required: 23

    Complete all courses with a grade of “C” or better.

    Related Program

    Architectural Drafting, AS 

    For more information:

    Contact the Technical Careers and Trades Transfer and Career Pathway (TrAC) 

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