MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5409
Effective Term: 2025 Fall

Award: CCL
Total Credits: 16
CIP Code: 15.1302

Instructional Council: Drafting
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as:
17-3011.00 Architectural and Civil Drafters
17-3019.00 Drafters, All Other

Upon completion of an associate degree, students may pursue a career as:
17-3011.00 Architectural and Civil Drafters
17-3011.01 Architectural Drafters
17-3011.02 Civil Drafters
17-3019.00 Drafters, All Other

Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
17-3011.00 Architectural and Civil Drafters
17-1011.00 Architects
27-1021.00 Industrial Designer
17-1012.00 Landscape Architect

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in CAD Fundamentals program is designed to provide students with the Computer-Aided design (CAD) skills and competence in two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) documentation and modeling typical of entry level CAD operators. Students may apply these courses toward the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Architectural and Civil CAD Technology.

Learning Outcomes
1. Apply current standards in dimensioning, symbology, linetypes, lineweights, drawing notes for working drawings, design related drawings to read, interpret, and produce construction documents and portfolio-quality working drawings. (CAD100, CAD101, CAD105, CAD106, CAD201, CAD235, CAD292) 2. Use the latest 2D, 3D, and 3D parametric modeling CAD software to develop technical drawings and solid models in a manner that is efficient and compliant with standard industry practices. (CAD100, CAD101, CAD105, CAD106, CAD201, CAD235, CAD292) 3. Demonstrate an awareness of introductory BIM concepts. (CAD105, CAD292) 4. Employ the principles and theory of construction processes and properties of materials. (CAD100, CAD101, CAD105, CAD106, CAD201, CAD235, CAD292) 5. Apply construction industry codes and standards. (CAD100, CAD101, CAD105, CAD106, CAD201, CAD235, CAD292) 6. Produce sketches, multi-view layouts, sections, details, working drawings, and building components schedules. (CAD100, CAD101, CAD105, CAD106, CAD201, CAD235, CAD292) 7. Utilize traditional modeling techniques and 3D printing for project conceptualization. (CAD100, CAD101, CAD105, CAD106, CAD201, CAD235, CAD292) 8. Communicate with others in verbal and in written form to collaboratively solve problems within the discipline. (CAD100, CAD101, CAD105, CAD106, CAD201, CAD235, CAD292)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Required Courses

CAD100 Fundamentals of 2D AutoCAD 3
+ CAD101 Elements of CAD Graphics (AutoCAD) 3

+ CAD105 Fundamentals of Revit Architecture (3) OR
+ CAD106 Fundamentals of Civil 3D (3) 3

+ CAD201 Three-Dimensional (3D) Modeling and Advanced CAD Techniques 3
+ CAD235 Modeling, Rendering and Animation for Technical Presentations 3
+ CAD292 Current Developments in CAD Technology 1

Credits: 16

Restricted Electives
	Credits:

General Electives
	Credits:

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 25, 2025

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.