Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD is offered as a two- to four-year certificate program at Cleveland Community College, a public institution in Shelby, NC. This program trains students to produce technical drawings and blueprints using both traditional drafting methods and computer-aided design and drafting (CAD/CADD) software.

Falling under the engineering technologies CIP field (15.1306), this certificate prepares students for drafting and design support roles in manufacturing, construction, and engineering firms. Related programs at Cleveland Community College include Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Electrical Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, and Automation Engineer Technology/Technician. Students completing this program gain technical drawing skills applicable to a range of mechanical and industrial design environments.