Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: STEM
- Program Code: 31-421-2
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August
About the Mechanical and Computer Drafting Diploma
DESCRIPTION
This program prepares you to be a detail drafter in the mechanical drafting field. For a new product to become reality, it must exist in the mind of the engineer, designer or drafter; then it is the detail drafter, working from design layouts, sketches and handbooks, who creates working drawings that aid in manufacturing the product.
The employment outlook is favorable for mechanical drafters with current training in computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) systems.
You can apply your credits toward completing the Mechanical Design Technology associate degree.
Additional program details: Detail drafters play an important role in manufacturing. Skills necessary for success in this program include the ability to read technical data and solve math problems. Average or better mechanical aptitude and a grasp of spatial relationships are important.
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Detailed Program Information
2023-24 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL-102 | Introduction to AutoCAD | 2 |
| CIVIL-105 | Computer Applications | 2 |
| MCDESG-102 | Technical Drafting 1 ‡ | 3 |
| MCDESG-162 | Engineering Materials | 2 |
| MATH-115 | College Technical Mathematics 1 ‡ | 5 |
| MSDESG-104 | Technical Drafting 2 With CAD ‡ | 3 |
| MSDESG-114 | SolidWorks 1 ‡ | 2 |
| MCDESG-106 | Advanced Engineering Graphics ‡ | 3 |
| MCDESG-124 | SolidWorks 2 ‡ | 2 |
| MCDESG-163 | Machining Processes ‡ | 2 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 26 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
To see course descriptions, class times and locations, visit the full course catalog (link).
Already a student? You can visit Self-Service (link) and choose Student Planning to register for classes.
2023-24 Program Cards
Important Dates
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Program Outcomes
- Prepare detail and assembly drawings for documentation of mechanical components and products
- Create CAD geometry, parts, and assemblies
- Design mechanical components and products
- Select purchased parts
Career Outlook
The employment outlook is favorable for mechanical drafters having current training involving computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) systems. Manufacturing environments, contract engineers and engineering consulting firms employ mechanical drafters. Firms use CADD systems to create two- and three-dimensional orthographic and pictorial multiview drawings of mechanical engineering detail, assembly and tooling.
POSSIBLE CAREers
CADD OperatorDetail Drafter
Admission Requirements
One year of high school-level algebra or equivalent.
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