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Drafting and Design Technology Associate in Science Degree (and Certificate Programs)

Set Yourself Up for a Great Career Ready to be a translator? In a sense, that’s exactly what a graduate of the Drafting and Design Technology program will be qualified to do, bridging the gap between engineering concepts and the production personnel who must carry out those concepts.

The drafting and design technician brings concepts and language to fruition in graphical instructions for actual production.

Today’s high-tech information explosion has left its mark on all

Potential Careers • Drafting and Design Technician • CADD Operator/Specialist • Drafting Designer • CADD Drafting Technician/Specialist

• Mechanical Engineering Assistant • Mechanical Drafter • Tooling Drafter • Mechanical Designer

Potential Earnings For salary and wage information, visit: http://floridawages.com/

facets of the drafting and design industry. Draftsman today are required to work more closely with the engineer and to be much more highly skilled and versatile. Valencia’s A.S. degree program

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prepares students for this challenging field utilizing state-of-theProspective Students: art drafting and design techniques and computer-aided drafting

Contact Enrollment Services at enrollment@valenciacollege.edu

and design. Graduates can explore excellent career opportunities

or call 407-582-1507.

in mechanical assembly layout, or electro-mechanical drafting and engineering.

Current Students: Mr. Shannon Hellard Program Chair

West Campus: 407-582-1302 shellard@valenciacollege.edu

For a Jump Start on Your Career…

Ms. Beverly Johnson Career Program Advisor

West Campus: 407-582-1890 bjohnson@valenciacollege.edu

Take the fast track to reaching your career goals with one of our certificate programs below. These certificate programs are designed to equip you with a specialized skill set for immediate employment or to upgrade your skills for job advancement. Most can be completed in one year or less, and all of the courses in the certificate programs can be applied towards the A.S. degree.

A.S. to Bachelor’s Degree Career Path…

• Drafting with Specializations in: (24 credits) - Architectural Drafting - Mechanical Drafting - Surveying Drafting • Drafting - AutoCAD (15 credits)

Did you know that all of Valencia’s A.S. degree programs will transfer into the Bachelor’s of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree at UCF’s regional campuses, as well as other universities? For more information about specific locations and requirements, visit: regionalcampuses.ucf.edu/program/applied-science/

Internship & Workforce Services Credit for Industry Certification/Licensure If you have earned a state approved industry certification, you may be eligible to receive credits toward your A.S. degree. For a listing of eligible industry certifications and A.S. degree programs, visit: valenciacollege.edu/asdegrees/credit_alternative.cfm.

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If you need assistance with job resources or in locating an internship, please contact one of the individuals below: Vertrilla Hunt, East Campus: 407-582-2726 Carmen Diaz, West Campus: 407-582-1034 Matthew Abalos, Osceola Campus: 407-582-4196 For more information, visit: valenciacollege.edu/internship

Drafting and Design Technology Drafting and Design Technology Associate in Science Degree This program is designed to train technicians to assist engineers by translating ideas, rough sketches, specifications and calculations into complete and accurate working drawings. In addition, instruction is given in three CADD (Computer Aided Drafting and Design) courses which prepares the student for employment with institutions using computer assisted engineering and design.

Graduates of specific programs at Orange County Tech Centers and TECO may be eligible for the award of credit in specific courses in this program. For information and requirements, visit the Valencia Web site at valenciacollege.edu/asdegrees/tech.cfm to view the articulation agreement. Eligible students should contact the related academic department and/or career program advisor at Valencia for the award of credit.

Students are strongly encouraged to consult a career program advisor in the department office for assistance in determining the best education plan for their career goals.

Although scheduling may not always provide for the following progression of courses, students should use the foundation, intermediate and advanced course sequence as a guide in program planning.

All degree-seeking students must satisfy entry testing requirements and satisfactorily complete all Mandatory Courses in reading, student success, mathematics, English, and English for Academic Purposes in which the student is placed.

Program Outcomes: • Engage in effective interpersonal, oral, visual, and written communication.

• Solve civil engineering and surveying problems by applying fundamental knowledge of mathematical, computational, scientific and engineering concepts.

• Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the systems and processes used to construct the built environment, including an understanding of industry terminology.

• Demonstrate basic competency in the use of surveying data collectors, calculating angles, and field book procedures, and describe their importance in construction and design.

• Demonstrate basic drafting proficiency, including the ability to use industry standard computer software to interpret and create architectural and mechanical engineering drawings.

• Demonstrate mechanical engineering concepts that would include geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, manufacturing materials and the design process.

• Understand professional and ethical responsibilities, and the impact of engineering solutions in a global, societal, and environmental context.

FOUNDATION COURSES Course

+* ENC 1101 ETD 1031C

Title

Freshman Composition I Introduction to Construction/ Drafting Technology Engineering Drawing Technical Mathematics See A.S. Gen. Ed. Requirement

ETD 1100C MTB 2321 Humanities Science or +* Mathematics See A.S. Gen. Ed. Requirement Social ScienceSee A.S. Gen. Ed. Requirement Gen Ed Elective See A.S. Gen. Ed. Requirement Total Credits

Credits

3 2 3 4 3 3 3 3 24

INTERMEDIATE COURSES Course

* SUR 1101C * ETD 1701 ETC 1251 ETD 1320 * TAR 1120C

Title

Credits

Basic Surveying and Measurements (Surveying I) 4 Mechanical Drafting I 3 Engineering Materials and Processes 4 Introduction to CADD 3 Architectural Drawing I 4 Drafting and Design Technology Elective(s) 3 Total Credits 21

ADVANCED COURSES * * * * *

Course

Title

ETD 2614 ETD 1340 ETD 2731 BCN 2405 ETD 2355

Electromechanical Drafting Advanced CADD Mechanical Drafting II Statics and Strengths of Materials 3-D CADD Total Credits Total Degree Credits

Credits

4 3 3 4 3 17 62

DRAFTING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES The Electives requirement may be satisfied with any course(s) in the Course Descriptions section of the Valencia Catalog with the subject prefix of BCN, BCT, ETC, ETD, ETM, SUR or TAR. NOTES: All specialized program courses are offered on the West Campus; some specialized courses are offered at other locations.

General education courses are in bold print in the course listing.

Several Florida public universities provide opportunities for A.S. degree graduates to pursue a bachelor’s degree. All of Valencia’s A.S. degrees will transfer into the Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree offered at UCF’s regional campuses, as well as other universities. For more information on UCF’s B.A.S. degree, go to regionalcampuses.ucf.edu/program/applied-science. For other transfer options that may be available, go to valenciacollege.edu/asdegrees/tech.cfm.

Students who want to continue their education should contact their university of choice for acceptance of this degree.

For students who are interested in pursuing UCF’s B.A.S. degree, 36 credit hours of general education courses will be required. Students will also have to fulfill the state’s foreign language requirement, which is two years of the same high school foreign language or two semesters of the same college-level foreign language.

Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus. + This course must be completed with a grade of C or better. * This course has a prerequisite; check description in Valencia catalog.

Drafting and Design Technology Program Outcomes: • Solve mathematical problems and equations utilizing algebraic and trigonometric functions.

Drafting with Specializations in: Architectural Drafting Mechanical Drafting Surveying Drafting

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Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the systems and processes used to construct the built environment, including an understanding of industry terminology.

•

Demonstrate basic drafting proficiency, including the ability to use industry-standard computer software to interpret and create mechanical engineering drawings.

•

Demonstrate mechanical engineering concepts which would include geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, manufacturing materials and the design process.

Technical Certificate This program is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level positions in architectural, mechanical, and surveying drafting that require computer-aided drafting skills. The content prepares the student to draw, dimension, and print drawings by computer in the respective specialization area.

FOUNDATION COURSES Course

ETD 1100C ETD 1320 * ETD 1340 MTB 2321

Title

Engineering Drawing Introduction to CADD Advanced CADD Technical Mathematics Specialization Electives (All from the same Specialization) Total Certificate Credits

Credits

3 3 3 4 11 24

SURVEYING DRAFTING SPECIALIZATION ELECTIVES Course

ETD 1328C * SUR 1101C * SUR 2202C SUR 2390 * SUR 2460 * SUR 2640

ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING SPECIALIZATION ELECTIVES

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Course

Title

BCN 1272 BCN 2941 BCT 2770 ETD 2332 ETD 2355 ETC 1251 SUR 2390

Construction Blueprint Reading Internship Exploration in Construction Building Construction Estimating Customizing and Directories – CADD 3-D CADD Engineering Materials and Processes Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Architectural Drawing I Architectural Design

* TAR 1120C * TAR 2033C

Credits

3 1-4 4 3 3 4 4 4 3

Program Outcomes: • Solve mathematical problems and equations utilizing algebraic and trigonometric functions.

•

Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the systems and processes used to construct the built environment, including an understanding of industry terminology.

•

Demonstrate basic drafting proficiency, including the ability to use industry-standard computer software to interpret and create architectural drawings.

•

Demonstrate fundamental knowledge to develop a schedule of activities and estimate the cost for a construction project.

* SUR 2941

Title

Credits

Introduction to Microstation Basic Surveying and Measurements (Surveying I) Highway Drafting and Route Design Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Subdivisions Advanced Surveying Computations (Surveying III) Internship Exploration in Surveying

Course

Title

ETD 1701 ETD 2332 ETD 2355 ETD 2614 ETD 2731 ETD 2941

Mechanical Drafting I Customizing and Directories – CADD 3-D CADD Electromechanical Drafting Mechanical Drafting II Internship Exploration in Drafting and Design Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

SUR 2390

4 4 4 3 4 1-4

Program Outcomes: • Solve civil engineering and surveying problems by applying fundamental knowledge of mathematical, computational, scientific and engineering concepts.

• Demonstrate basic drafting proficiency, including the ability to use industry-standard computer software to interpret and create civil engineering and surveying drawings.

• Demonstrate basic competency in the use of surveying data collectors, calculating angles, and field book procedures, and describe their importance in construction and design.

• Demonstrate the concepts of highway design, subdivision design and field layout of boundary lines.

NOTES: All certificate courses are offered on the West Campus; some courses are offered at other locations.

MECHANICAL DRAFTING SPECIALIZATION ELECTIVES * * * * * *

4

Credits

3 3 3 4 3 1-4 4 Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus. + This course must be completed with a grade of C or better. * This course has a prerequisite; check description in Valencia catalog.

Drafting and Design Technology Drafting – AutoCAD Technical Certificate This program is designed for a professional or entry-level individual in a technical area that requires computer-aided drafting skills. The content prepares the student to draw, dimension, and print technical drawings by computer.

Program Outcomes: • Solve mathematical problems and equations utilizing algebraic and trigonometric functions.

• Demonstrate basic drafting proficiency, including the ability to use industry-standard computer software to interpret and create mechanical engineering drawings or civil engineering drawings or architectural drawings.

FOUNDATION COURSES Course

ETD 1100C ETD 1320 * ETD 1340

Title

Engineering Drawing Introduction to CADD Advanced CADD Drafting Electives Total Certificate Credits

Credits

3 3 3 6 15

DRAFTING - AUTOCAD ELECTIVES * * * * * *

Course

Title

ETD 1701 ETD 2332 ETD 2355 ETD 2614 ETD 2731 ETD 2942

Mechanical Drafting I Customizing and Directories – CADD 3-D CADD Electromechanical Drafting Mechanical Drafting II Internship in Drafting and Design Technology Technical Mathematics Basic Surveying and Measurements (Surveying I) Highway Drafting and Route Design Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Architectural Drawing I Architectural Design

MTB 2321 * SUR 1101C * SUR 2202C SUR 2390 * TAR 1120C * TAR 2033C

Credits

3 3 3 4 3 1-4 4 4 4 4 4 3

NOTES: All certificate courses are offered on the West Campus; some courses are offered at other locations.

Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus. + This course must be completed with a grade of C or better. * This course has a prerequisite; check description in Valencia catalog.

3-D CADD ETD 2355C

Advanced CADD ETD 1340

Introduction to CADD ETD 1320

* Courses not offered every session check with advisor.

Recommended Sequence

LEGEND: Required Prerequisite

Statics and Strengths BCN 2405

Fourth Session

Basic Surveying & Meas.

SUR 1101C

Third Session

Technical Mathematics MTB 2321

Second Session

Intro to Construction/Drafting ETD 1031C *

First Session

Engineering Materials ETM 1822

Mechanical Drafting II ETD 2731 *

Mechanical Drafting I ETD 1701 *

Engineering Drawing ETD 1100C

Drafting and Design Technology Associate in Science Degree Flowchart of Technical Courses

Architectural Drawing I TAR 1120C

Electro-Mechanical Drafting ETD 2614 *