Drafting Design Technology
Location: West Campus (Leesport)         Instructor: Loretta Sterner        CIP Code: 15.1301
The central activity of drafting and design technicians is to help convert an idea in a designer’s mind to precise working specifications from which a product can be made. Drafting design technicians assist engineers and architects in the design and drafting of electrical circuits, machine structures, weldments and architectural plans. Graduates of this program will be well prepared to enter the workforce as draftspersons in the mechanical, architectural, or civil fields. Students will learn how to prepare engineering plans, layouts, detailed drawings, create mass and volume studies. They will also work on many interesting in-class projects that will challenge their abilities and capture their imagination.
Drafting design technicians are specialists who use many methods of communication. The instruction during this program will focus on developing the following skills: CAD, architectural, mechanical, and civil drafting.
Students learn the basics of CAD while learning the fundamentals of drafting on a computer. The curriculum includes the use of a state-of-the-art 3D printer to print student projects. Each student develops a professional portfolio of work completed during the course. This program provides the skills and foundation for a successful career in the drafting field.
ADDA– This program conforms to the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) curriculum. These guidelines were designed in conjunction with the Department of Education and the Department of Labor to assure the level of training and industry requirements are met. Visit www.adda.org for further information.
Industry Certifications:
Apprentice Drafter (ADDA)
Autodesk Certified Professional for Design and Drafting
OSHA/CareerSafe 10-Hour Certification
Uniforms
Required/Optional Items |
Required Items |
Required Footwear |
Required Safety Gear |
REQUIRED:
· Two Navy Short Sleeve Polo Shirts with BCTC Logo OPTIONAL: · Charcoal Crewneck Sweatshirt with BCTC Logo · Navy Long Sleeve Tee Shirt with BCTC Logo |
· Cotton blue jeans, khakis/cargo pants, dress pants – proper fitting and no holes
· Skirts, dress shorts – cargo/denim/golf style – appropriate length–to the knee, proper fitting, no holes |
Casual footwear | N/A |
Textbook
The link provided for each book title will take you to Amazon.com. Please note that you are NOT required to purchase the books from Amazon. You may purchase the books from any vendor.
First Year Students
AutoCAD and Its Applications Comprehensive 2020 (27th Edition) – By Terence M. Shumaker, David A. Madsen, Jeffrey A. Laurich, J.C. Malitzke, Craig P. Black
ISBN #: 978-1635638660
*Optional to purchase. Digital text provided by BCTC
Second Year Students
Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2020 (Paperback 2019) – by Randy H. Shih
ISBN #: 978-1630572723
*Optional to purchase. Digital text provided by BCTC
OPTIONAL:
Architectural Drafting and Design (6th Edition) – by Alan Jefferis, David A. Madsen and David P. MadsenÂ
ISBN #: 978-1-43548-162-6
Third Year Students
OPTIONAL:
Civil Drafting Technology (7th Edition) – by David A. Madsen Emeritus, Terence M. Shumaker and David P. Madsen
ISBN #: 978-0-13500-068-7
OPTIONAL:
Engineering Drawing and Design  (5th Edition) (Textbook) – by David A. Madsen and David P. Madsen
ISBN #: 978-1-11130-957-2
OPTIONAL:
Residential Design Using Autodesk Revit 2020 (Paperback) – by Daniel John Stine
ISBN #: 978-1-630572563
Tool / Supply / Protective Equipment
Quantity Needed | Level 1, 2, or 3 | Approximate Cost | Suggested Vendor | |
Footwear Requirement: Casual footwear | 1 pair | Levels 1, 2, & 3 | TBD | Any store |
Flash Drive | 1 | Levels 1, 2, & 3 | $20.00 | Any store |
3″, 3-Ring Binder | 1 | Levels 1, 2, & 3 | $5.00 | Any store |
30+ Index Tab Dividers | 1 | Level 1 | $3.00 – $10.00 | Any store |
* BCTC will pay for one pair of safety glasses (if required) and may assist with payment for the testing fees or core certification tests (first time only).  Additional safety glasses and testing fees must be paid by the student.
Program Entrance Recommendations:
- Reading at grade level
- Algebra I or Geometry
- Problem solving/troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Hand-eye coordination
- Mechanical aptitude
- Artistic ability/creativity
Career Pathways:
- Mechanical Drafter
- Architectural Drafter
- Civil Drafter
- Drafter
- Electronic Drafter (CAD Technician)
- Architect
- Civil Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Chief Design Drafter
- Aeronautical Engineer
- Designer
- Facility Manager
- Urban Planner
- Surveyor