Computer Aided Drafting and Manufacturing
Certificate Advanced Manufacturing · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The certificate program includes coursework to help prepare students for CAD and CAM use in industry. Students who complete this program will have the necessary skill set to be employed by industry and in a variety of positions. Current engineers will find the program helpful for advanced skill building. Technicians will use this program to strengthen their skill set and technical communications skills.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Aided Drafting and Manufacturing: Complete all of the following | 24 | |
| AM 100 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) | 3 |
| AM 105 | Introduction to 2D CAD | 3 |
| AM 135A | 3D Solid Modeling I using CATIA/3DExperience | 3 |
| AM 135B | 3D Solid Modeling I using Solidworks | 3 |
| AM 235A | 3D Solid Modeling II using CATIA/3DExperience | 3 |
| AM 235B | 3D Solid Modeling II using Solidworks | 3 |
| AM 245 | Introduction to CAM II | 3 |
| AM 145 | Introduction to CAM I | 3 |
Recommended Pathway
Computer Aided Drafting and Manufacturing Cert
Term 1 (6 units)
- AM100 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) (3)
- AM105 - Introduction to 2D CAD (3)
Term 2 (6 units)
- AM135A - 3D Solid Modeling I using CATIA/3DExperience (3)
- AM135B - 3D Solid Modeling I using Solidworks (3)
Term 3 (6 units)
- AM235A - 3D Solid Modeling II using CATIA/3DExperience (3)
- AM235B - 3D Solid Modeling II using Solidworks (3)
Term 4 (6 units)
- AM245 - Introduction to CAM II (3)
- AM145 - Introduction to CAM I (3)