Mechanical Drafting, Manufacturing Technology (Technical Certificate)

Program Overview

This Technical Certificate program prepares students for careers in Mechanical Drafting through instruction in orthographic projection, pictorial drawing, dimensioning, geometric construction, and mechanical drafting principles using CAD software and equipment. The program also develops students' communication fluency, mathematical concepts, critical thinking skills, and industry-specific knowledge and expertise.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This Technical Certificate program focuses on teaching students drafting concepts and the processes of orthographic projection, pictorial drawing, dimensioning, and geometric construction. Students learn these skills by hand and through CAD software and equipment. The program also provides a fundamental knowledge of mechanical drafting. The majority of a student's work is done on the computer. A project in the area of the student's interest will tie the course to real-world concepts.

Learning Outcomes:

• Apply principles of grammar and vocabulary in the documentation required to perform the duties of a Mechanical Drafting technician and interviewing clients and communicating with constituents.
(Communication Fluency)
• Apply mathematical concepts and practices that are required to properly perform calculation for design.
(Quantitative Fluency)
• Interview clients, to help decide on materials, size and design, based on client's needs and students' knowledge of the industry.
(Critical Thinking)
• Demonstrate mastery of terminology in the Mechanical drafting industry.
(Specialized Knowledge)
• Demonstrate mastery of Specific Mechanical Design CAD software and generate substantially error-free designs.
(Specialized Knowledge)

Other:

• CMU/WCCC technical certificate graduates are expected to demonstrate proficiency in specialized knowledge/applied learning, communication fluency, and critical thinking.
• The Catalog Year determines which program sheet and certificate requirements a student must fulfill in order to graduate.
• Visit with your advisor or academic department to determine which catalog year and program requirements you should follow.
• See “Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates” in the catalog for a complete list of graduation requirements.
• The following institutional requirements apply to all CMU or WCCC Technical Certificates.
• Consists of 5-59 semester hours.
• Consists of 100-200 level courses.
• At least fifty percent of the credit hours must be taken at CMU/WCCC.
• 2.00 cumulative GPA or higher in all CMU/WCCC coursework.
• A grade lower than “C” will not be counted toward meeting the requirements.
• A course may only be used to fulfill one requirement for each degree/certificate.
• Non-traditional credit, such as advanced placement, credit by examination, credit for prior learning, cooperative education and internships, cannot exceed twenty-five percent of the semester credit hours required for a technical certificate.
• Pre-collegiate courses (usually numbered below 100) cannot be used for graduation.
• Capstone exit assessment/projects (e.g., Major Field Achievement Test) requirements are identified under Program-Specific Certificate Requirements.
• Program Specific Certificate Requirements:
• Course List
• CADT 108 CAD - Mechanical (3 semester credit hours)
• CADT 109 CAD-Mechanical Engineering (3 semester credit hours)
• MAMT 105 Print Reading and Sketching (2 semester credit hours)
• MAMT 106 Geometric Tolerancing (2 semester credit hours)
• Total Semester Credit Hours:
10
• Plan of Study Grid
• First Year Fall Semester:
• CADT 108 CAD - Mechanical (3 semester credit hours)
• CADT 109 CAD-Mechanical Engineering (3 semester credit hours)
• MAMT 105 Print Reading and Sketching (2 semester credit hours)
• MAMT 106 Geometric Tolerancing (2 semester credit hours)
• Total Semester Credit Hours:
10
• Advising Process and DegreeWorks Documentation
• Some courses are critical to complete in specific semesters while others may be moved around.
• Meeting with an academic advisor is essential in planning courses and discussing the suggested course sequencing.
• It is ultimately the student’s responsibility to understand and fulfill the requirements for her/his intended certificate.
• DegreeWorks is an online degree audit tool available in MAVzone.
• Students are responsible for reviewing their DegreeWorks audit on a regular basis and should discuss questions or concerns with their advisor or academic department head.
• Graduation Process
• Students must complete the following in the first two months of the semester prior to completing their certificate requirements (for one-semester certificates, complete in the first week of class):
• Review their DegreeWorks audit and create a plan that outlines how unmet requirements will be met in the final semester.
• Meet with their advisor and modify their plan as needed.
The advisor must approve the final plan.
• Submit the “Intent to Graduate” form to the Registrar’s Office to officially declare the intended graduation date and commencement ceremony plans.
• Register for all needed courses and complete all requirements for each degree sought.