Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Counselor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2025-2026 San Joaquin Delta College Catalog Program: Engineering Computer-Aided Drafter Certificate of Achievement

Engineering Computer-Aided Drafter Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the Computer-Aided Drafter certificate, the student demonstrates the skills, knowledge, and training for employment as an entry-level computer-aided drafting (CAD) technician. The student demonstrates his/her ability to construct drawings using typical two-dimensional and three-dimensional CAD hardware and software.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Create industry standard mechanical and civil drawings of basic complexity.
  2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the relationship between manufacturing technology, engineering measurements, and engineering design.

Core Requirements

Complete 15 units

Course NameUnits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
E TECH 11 Fundamentals of Machine Drafting Units: 3
E TECH 12 Computer-Aided Drafting Units: 3
E TECH 22 Three Dimensional Modeling Units: 3
E TECH 31 Fundamentals of Civil Drafting Units: 3
ENGR 1 Introduction to Engineering and Technology Units: 3

Restricted Electives

Complete 3 units selected from:

Course NameUnits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
E TECH 80 Applied Surveying Units: 3
MACH 16 Machine Tool Process Units: 3

Minimum Units Required: 18

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

Related Program

Engineering Computer Aided Drafting, AS 

For more information:

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

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