Engineering Civil Drafting and Design

Program Code: SAC.ENRCE.CA

Program Control Number: 21775

This program prepares students for employment as a DRAFTER or DESIGNER in the CIVIL ENGINEERING, architecture, or construction fields. Civil drafters create detailed technical drawings of buildings, structures, and various construction projects designed by architects and civil engineers. Civil drafters must be proficient in industry standard CAD software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, REVIT) and have knowledge of industry-standard drafting practices. Employment is available in private industry and at local and county government agencies.

Transfer engineering students may benefit from this program as it teaches essential ENGINEER job skills that may not be taught at the university. Other courses in this program may transfer to the university.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Select and develop engineering careers.
2. Read and produce industry-standard civil engineering drawings.
3. Use a variety of CAD software standard for the civil engineering field.