Industrial Drawing
Certificate of Achievement Industrial Technology and Transportation · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Industrial Drawing Certificate of Achievement
The Industrial Drawing Certificate of Achievement prepares students for entry-level employment in the various specialized fields of Industrial Drawing. Students will grow in their use of use Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) skills in addition to acquiring the industry specific knowledge used across the spectrum of major industries employing CAD technicians and designers. Career options include: drafter, CAD detailer, CAD modeler, industrial designer, engineering technician, and CAD manager. These options cross the spectrum of fields requiring CAD technicians, including: Architecture and Construction, Civil Engineering and Surveying, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical and Process Piping, Manufacturing and Fabrication. Career Opportunities: drafter, CAD detailer, CAD modeler, industrial designer, engineering technician, and CAD manager. These options cross the spectrum of fields requiring CAD technicians, including: Architecture and Construction, Civil and Surveying, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical and Process Piping, Manufacturing and Fabrication To Achieve the Certificate of Achievement: Upon completion of the required courses with at least a ‘C’ or ‘P’ grade in each course, the student will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Utilize CAD software to create technical drawings for specialized fields of Industrial Drawing
2. Perform the technical calculations required of an entry-level CAD drafter in the Civil, Piping, Electrical, and Industrial Design fields.
3. Demonstrate problem solving skills used in industrial design and product development.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in technical skills and safety principles required for industrial employment.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Drawing Certificate of Achievement: Complete all of the following | 21 | |
| INDR B12 | Introduction to Drafting and CAD | 3 |
| INDR B20A | Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CAD) - Intermediate | 3 |
| INDR B20B | Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CAD) | 3 |
| INDR B40 | Parametric Modeling Fundamentals | 3 |
| INDR B50 | Process Piping | 3 |
| INDR B51 | Electrical Design | 3 |
| INDR B52 | Civil Drafting and Geographic Information Systems | 3 |