Twin Districts Region MS

CAREER TYPE

CAD Engineer

Employees in these positions Design plans using computer-aided design (CAD) software, Work from rough sketches and specifications created by engineers and architects, Design products with engineering and manufacturing techniques, Add details to architectural plans from their knowledge of building techniques, Specify dimensions, materials, and procedures for new products, and Work under the supervision of engineers or architects

CAREER TYPE KEY FACTS:

Salary Range Potential: $50,000.00

Class Types:

  • Hands on Lab and Lecture; Engineering Graphics; Construction Standards and Materials; Computer Aided Design I and II; Elementary Surveying; Architectural Design I and II; 3D Modeling; Cost Estimating; Pre-Engineered Metal Steel Buildings; Mechanical Design I; Structural Detailing; Civil Planning and Design

TRAINING CENTER PROGRAMS

CAD Engineering Technology*-CAD Engineer

The CAD Engineering Technology program of study is designed to provide instruction in several phases of design technology in order to prepare student for positions as designers / computer aided drafting technicians. Instruction includes computer aided design, architectural design, civil planning, 3D-modeling and manufacturing. A combination of class work and laboratory experience is stressed. Students who successfully complete a minimum of 47 semester hours in the CAD Engineering Technology courses may earn a technical certificate. Successful completion of a minimum of 62 semester credit hours of course work in a 2-year program leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree in CAD Engineering Technology.

*Non-Credit Program

Example of Class Types

Hands on Lab and Lecture; Engineering Graphics; Construction Standards and Materials; Computer Aided Design I and II; Elementary Surveying; Architectural Design I and II; 3D Modeling; Cost Estimating; Pre-Engineered Metal Steel Buildings; Mechanical Design I; Structural Detailing; Civil Planning and Design

  Day and Night Classes:

Day Classes Only

Pre-requisites required:
Students seeking admission to this program must meet one of the following minimum assessment scores: ACT®- Reading, 16; Math, 17; and English, 17; OR ACCUPLACER- Reading Comprehension, 70; Arithmetic, 63; and Sentence Structure, 88; OR by approval of the program chairperson.

Length of Program
1 Year

Summary of Program Requirements
Students seeking admission to this program must meet one of the following minimum assessment scores: ACT®- Reading, 16; Math, 17; and English, 17; OR ACCUPLACER- Reading Comprehension, 70; Arithmetic, 63; and Sentence Structure, 88; OR by approval of the program chairperson.

Skills Needed
Computer Proficiency l Trouble shooting l Math Skills l Multi-Tasking l Motor Skills
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville

Contact
Karen Kirk
(601) 477-4256
karen.kirk@jcjc.edu