Computer-Aided Drafting and Design

Description:

This dynamic career course offers a comprehensive exploration of essential skills and strategies required for career success. Students will learn to navigate the labour market effectively, conducting research to identify employment opportunities and potential employers that align with their career goals. They will also attain skills in writing professional self marketing documents, tailored to specific job opportunities. With a focus on interview preparation, students will participate in a range of simulated scenarios, learning to respond confidently and competently to various interview questions, enhancing their employability and interview performance. By the end of the course, students will emerge equipped with the skills and strategies needed to thrive in today's competitive job market.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $10.55

Description: Three-dimensional models are central to computer-aided design and manufacturing and widely used in many applied technical fields. In this course, students will build on their learning from SolidWorks I to generate 3-D drawings that can easily be viewed in real time to help with clients communications. An emphasis will be placed on productivity, power, and community.

• Hours: 84
• Credits: 6
• Pre-Requisites: DRWG1475
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $69.00

Description: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to understand team-based collaboration and communication using a cloud-based 3D design platform. This course will demonstrate how cloud-based collaboration is possible within your team no matter where they are or what device they are using. The student will gain knowledge of how to navigate the software to see tasks assigned to them, how to sign files in and out of a project vault, how to recognize who else is working concurrently on the project, create revisions, communication with teams using the software with and how a project is managed from a cloud environment. The main areas of study are document control, communication with teammates, the workflow process and when working with cloud-based software.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description:

This course will build on student's learning from their first term AutoCAD course to explore more complex drawing and modeling tasks and expand to other tools within the Autodesk Suite. Students will learn to produce accurate and clear design documentation for a variety of parts and assemblies using Autodesk tools. They will also learn to create and revise 3D models and 2D drawings in Autodesk using industry standards and drafting conventions.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: DRWG1655
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description:

In this course, students will bring together the skills and knowledge gained through the program to complete a multi-stage CAD project. Students will utilize a variety of CAD packages and software to plan, maintain, and create models, drawings, and documentation. They will also practice documentation management, cross-platform model integration, and effective communication with external stakeholders and team members to successfully complete a CAD project. Students will also practice presenting their skills and experience through the creation of a professional CAD portfolio.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: DRWG1475 AND DRWG1655
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: Students will examine various manufacturing production processes in this course. Aspects of metal forming and shaping, machining, welding, mold making, 3D printing, casting, assembly, and coatings will be used to show students the effects of design choices on manufacturing costs and process planning. Upon completion of this course, students will have a fundamental knowledge of design process, manufacturing costs, equipment, and facilities required for common manufacturing processes.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.