Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

The Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD certificate at Portland Community College is a two-to-four-year certificate program at this public institution in Portland, OR. Operating under CIP code 15.1306, the program trains students to create technical mechanical drawings and use CAD software in manufacturing and engineering design environments.

Students develop skills in reading and producing detailed mechanical drawings, a competency valued in manufacturing, aerospace, and product development industries. Portland Community College also offers the Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD certificate for those interested in the built environment side of drafting. Additional related options include Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, and Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician certificates.