Computer-Aided Drawing and Modeling
About Computer-Aided Drawing and Modeling
The mission of this program is to prepare students with professional, career-ready skills in CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling for employment in the architectural, engineering, construction (AEC), and manufacturing fields.
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Architecture and Construction career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Architecture and Construction career cluster.
Program Structure
| C100300 | OCP | Postsecondary Program of Study | 1200 Hrs |
| TDR0301 | A | CAD & Modeling I | 450 |
| TDR0302 | B | CAD & Modeling II | 450 |
| TDR0303 OR TDR0306 OR TDR0305 |
C | Building Information Modeling CAD Technician OR Civil/Geographic Information Systems CAD Technician OR Mechanical CAD Technician |
300 |
Dual Enrollment available for high school students.
Additional Program Details
Program Structure Details
Occupational Completion Points (OCPs) - The Computer-Aided Drawing and Modeling program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of four Occupational Completion Points. OCPs provide a student with early completion training options linked to employment opportunities established by the Florida Department of Education based on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and accepted industry titles. Academic skill level required to complete program: Grade 9 language, reading, and grade 10 math.
Industry Certification/Licensure
Near the completion of applicable courses or mutually agreed between student and instructor, students will take one of the following industry certification exams:
- Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User
- Autodesk Fusion 360 Certified User
- Autodesk Revit Architecture Certified User
Articulation
Upon successful completion of this program, students enrolling in an A.S. degree program are eligible to be awarded articulated credits at:
Valencia College:
- Computer Aided Drafting & Design degree – Up to 21 credits
- Construction & Civil Engineering Technology degree – Up to 12 credits
Program Cost
*Subject to change
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