CAD / Engineering Design
Computer Aided Design
This course is designed to prepare students for a career in computer-aided (CAD), and computer assisted manufacturing (CAM). Students received hands on training in a state of art computer lab equipped with the latest versions of AutoCAD and MicroStation. Students experience in-depth training in two-dimensional drawing then proceed to three-dimensional drawings. In the CAM portion or the program the student create a prototype of a three dimensional object on a CNC Milling Machine. The student have the opportunity to be certified as a drafter through the America Design Drafter Association (ADDA) and to be certified
in AutoCAD. The successful student can look forward to a rewarding career in the fields of Mechanical, Civil/Surveying or Architectural Drafting. CAD Engineering Design is an excellent opportunity to jump-start your college career in Engineering and Architecture.
CAD/Engineering Design is a 2-year sequence of study leading to a post secondary training program or college program in the engineering design field. Classroom activities require critical thinking skills for hands-on problem solving and CAD software use. Students learn the fundamental principles of productivity, work ethics, teamwork, and flexibility required in the workplace through cooperative activities. Leadership and entrepreneurship are developed through work based training such as job shadowing, mentoring, and internships. Graduates of the CAD/Engineering Design program qualify for college credit.
Program of Study:
Year 1 Year 2
· Introduction to AutoCAD and MicroStation Software
· Identifying CAD Environment
· Using Drawing Commands
· Using Drawing Aids
· Using Editing Commands
· Using Advanced Editing Commands
· Controlling Drawing Display and Creating Text
· Applying, Creating and Editing Basic Dimensions, Geometric
· Dimension and Tolerancing
· Edit Dimension
Manipulating Model & Paper Space layouts and Viewports
Manipulating MicroStation Environment
Developing Orthographic Projections
Drawing Sectional Views/Aux Views
Drawing Architectural Drawings
Drawing Mechanical Drawings
Drawing Isometric Drawings
Drawing 3D Objects
Creating Solid Models
Creating Wire Frames
Career Paths
Students graduating receive college credit that can be applied to a
degree in one of the engineering programs at Mercer County Community College.
Some of the colleges our students attend are:
Ø Drexel University
Ø Philadelphia Institute of Design
Ø College of New Jersey
Ø Rutgers University
Ø The Art Institute of Philadelphia
Ø New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)
Job Opportunities:
Job opportunities are unlimited.
CAD Technician
Mechanical Drafter/Designer
Architectural Drafter/Designer
Civil Engineering Technician
Landscape Architect
Structural Drafter/Designer
Surveying Technician
Career options include:
Architect
Civil Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Structural Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Graphic Designer
Computers / Software
Students use the latest versions of AutoCAD, MicroStation and Prodesktop.
In the senior year students use Light Mill Machines to make rapid prototypes
of three-dimensional objects.
AutoCAD by
AutoDesk is one of the world's leading digital design and content companies.
They serve customers in industries where design is critical to success:
building, manufacturing, infrastructure, digital media, and location services.
MicroStation by
Bentley Systems, Incorporated is a global provider of collaborative software
solutions that enable its users to create, manage and publish architectural,
engineering and construction (AEC) content.
Teacher
Stephen Heringes -CAD - Engineering Design Instructor
15 years experience as a CAD Drafter, Designer, Project Manager and Instructor.
10 years experience supporting and implementing various CAD/CAM products for
major CAD/CAM software providers
Partnerships
CAD | Engineering Design has a professional partnership with:
1. Parsons Brinkerhoff one of the world’s leading planning, engineering and program management organization.
2. Bentley Education Network
Bentley Education Network which provides support and web based projects.
3. Taylor Wiseman & Taylor
