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Catapult your career as an Engineer with an Engineering Technology (Drafting) degree from NCTC’s Corinth campus. This high-demand field in infrastructure, renewable energy, oil and gas, and robotics has seen a steady increase in need over the last decade, and continues to be a well-respected field. Our hands-on instruction, using the latest software, will prepare you for direct entry into the workforce.
With in-depth instruction offering use of the latest releases of CAD software like AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, Civil 3D, SolidWorks and others, you will deep dive into programming to set you apart from your peers. You will also study structural drafting, solid modeling and design, electromechanical drafting, and geometric dimensioning. Our passionate and well-versed instructors will ensure you have all the tools and knowledge needed to excel after graduation.
Career Outlook:
Architectural Drafter: Prepare detailed structural or mapping drawings either by hand, with the help of CAD programs, or other tools.
Automotive Design Drafter: With a focus on automotive and other vehicular structures and membranes, these engineers direct the building, modification, and testing of motor vehicles.
Civil Drafter: Create drawings using various tools and programs to detail roadways, sewage systems, and more to create or improve systems in place.
Mechanical Drafter: Use CAD programs and other tools to detail working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.
Electrical Drafter: With a focus on wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment, an Electrical Engineer will use specific programming and techniques that are taught heavily in our degree courses.
Engineering Technology Program details
In just two years, you will earn a Level 1 Engineering Technology Certificate, on your way to an AAS Engineering Technology Degree at NCTC.
An AAS Engineering Technology Degree can be completed with a combination of online, hybrid, and in-person classes on our Corinth campus. Students are also required to have access to a computer or laptop with specialized programming systems. Specifications can be found here.
Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree, you will be able to:
Apply engineering practice in Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings using multiple industry examples.
Demonstrate basic drafting proficiency, including the ability to use industry-standard software to generate 2D and 3D drawings.
Possess strong oral and written communication skills expected of a future professional in the engineering field.
Exhibit computer literacy skills such as opening files, saving files, knowledge of Autodesk software and commands, and the ability to create a computer-generated drawing.
Apply an understanding of the industry to proactively identify areas of opportunity or advancement in current systems and practices depending on the specific field of Engineering pursued.
Level 1 Certificate
This certificate can be completed with a combination of online, hybrid, and in-person classes. The program is designed to be completed in one year. Upon completion of the Level 1 Workforce Certificate, you will be able to:
Apply engineering practices to Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings using multiple industry examples.
Demonstrate basic drafting proficiency, including the ability to use industry-standard software to generate 2D and 3D drawings.
Demonstrate oral and written communication skills expected of a future professional in the engineering field.
Demonstrate foundational computer literacy skills such as opening files, saving files, knowledge of Autodesk software and commands, and the ability to create a computer-generated drawing.
Courses and credit hours (#) required to earn the Engineering Technology Level 1 Certificate.
Total Credit Hours — (30)
Capstone Requirement: Students completing the certificate must pass a comprehensive program exam and lab with a score of 70% or higher. The exam and project are embedded into the curriculum of DFTG 2319.
Engineering Technology AAS
The AAS can be completed with a combination of online, hybrid, and in-person classes. The program is designed to be completed in two years. Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree, you will be able to:
Apply engineering practices to Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings using multiple industry examples.
Demonstrate basic drafting proficiency, including the ability to use industry-standard software to generate 2D and 3D drawings.
Demonstrate oral and written communication skills expected of a future professional in the engineering field.
Demonstrate computer literacy skills such as opening files, saving files, knowledge of Autodesk software and commands, and the ability to create a computer-generated drawing.
Courses and credit hours (#) required to earn the Engineering Technology AAS Degree.
Fourth Semester
DFTG 2386 INTERNSHIP-DRAFTING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN, GENERAL
MATH 1314 COLLEGE ALGEBRA or MATH 1342 ELEMENTARY STATISTICAL METHODS
ECON 2301 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS or ECON 2302 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS
SPCH 1315 PUBLIC SPEAKING or SPCH 1321 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION or SPCH 1311 INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH COMMUNICATION
GOVT 2305 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT (Federal constitution & topics) or GOVT 2306 TEXAS GOVERNMENT (Texas constitution & topics) — (3)
Total credit hours for this semester — (15)
Total Credit Hours — (60)
Capstone Requirement: DFTG 2386 All students must complete an internship and cannot be substituted. The internship requires the student to accumulate work experience related to the program. In addition, a comprehensive exam and project must be completed with a grade of 70% or greater. The internship course should be taken the last semester before graduation.
Special Note:
For this program, Students will need access to a computer with specific requirements.
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