Drafting - CAD

Drafting Technology

Before any design idea can become reality it must first be translated into a drawing that will be used by construction or manufacturing workers. The Drafting Technology program offers three paths of study: Computer-Assisted Drafting (CAD), Mechanical Design, and CAD/CAM. Coursework in each path includes basic drafting as well as math, communications and workplace psychology.

Computer-Assisted Drafting (CAD) introduces students to a broad range of drafting fields including civil, residential, light construction and mechanical. Either a one-year Certificate or a two-year Associates Degree is available. Graduates may become drafting technicians in any of these types of design offices, or work for a contractor or public agency.

For more information contact:
Michael Kelly, 503-399-5069, kelm@chemeketa.edu
Julie Peters, 503-399-6531, petj@chemeketa.edu

Mechanical Design students focus on finding practical approaches to applied mechanical engineering and design using CAD methods. Instruction stresses the use of manufacturer’s catalogues, technical handbooks and analytical concepts along with basic hands-on machining courses. Graduates may become design technicians in a mechanical engineering, manufacturing or fabrication facility.

For more information contact:
Carmen Watkins, 503-399-5072, cwatkins@chemeketa.edu

The Computer-Assisted Drafting/Computer-Assisted Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) option blends hands-on machining, programming and operating Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines, and basic CAD drafting and design skills. Students can earn a variety of skill certificates, or a two-year Associates Degree. After successful completion, graduates may find employment as manual or CNC machine operators, drafters, designers or programmers.

For more information contact:
Sheldon Schnider, 503-589-7875, sschnide@chemeketa.edu