Twin Districts Region MS

CAREER TYPE

Draftsman

The Drafting, Design and 3D Modeling Technology Program is a broad study that prepares the graduate as a drafter in the fields of architectural, civil, mechanical, and structural drafting. Drafters prepare technical drawings used by workers who build homes, space crafts, industrial machinery, manufactured products, buildings, roads, bridges, subdivisions, and much more. Their drawings show the technical details of the products and structures with exact dimensions, specify materials to be used, procedures to be followed, and other information needed to carry out the job using computer aided drafting (CAD) systems. Instructions will include training in AutoCAD, Revit Architecture (3D), and SolidWorks (3D). Graduates will have the knowledge and technical skills necessary for employment with architectural or engineering firms, planners, manufacturing companies, furniture designers, governmental agencies, wood and metal manufacturers, and other agencies which utilize drafters and technicians.

CAREER TYPE KEY FACTS:

Salary Range Potential: $54,170.00

Class Types:

  • Engineering Graphics, Computer Design, 3D Modeling, Architectural Design

TRAINING CENTER PROGRAMS

3D Modeling and Design Technology-Draftsman

Instructions will include training in AutoCAD, Revit Architecture (3D), and SolidWorks (3D). Graduates will have the knowledge and technical skills necessary for employment with architectural or engineering firms, planners, manufacturing companies, furniture designers, governmental agencies, wood and metal manufacturers, and other agencies which utilize drafters and technicians. Instructions will include training in AutoCAD, Revit Architecture (3D), and SolidWorks (3D).

Example of Class Types

Engineering Graphics, Computer Design, 3D Modeling, Architectural Design

  Day and Night Classes:

Day Classes Only

Pre-requisites required:
All students completing a career or technical program must complete either the MS-CPAS (Mississippi Career Planning and Assessment System) or an MGCCC Board-approved Technical Attainment Assessment where applicable.

Length of Program
4 Semesters Associate of Applied Science

Summary of Program Requirements
All students completing a career or technical program must complete either the MS-CPAS (Mississippi Career Planning and Assessment System) or an MGCCC Board-approved Technical Attainment Assessment where applicable.

Skills Needed
Computer Proficiency, Trouble shooting, Math Skills, Multi-Tasking, Motor Skills
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Jackson County Campus

Contact
Lisa Rhodes
228-497-7627
lisa.rhodes@mgccc.edu