Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

The Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General certificate program at SOWELA Technical Community College is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Lake Charles, LA. The program is classified under CIP code 15.1301 in the drafting and design technology field and teaches students the fundamentals of technical drawing, blueprint interpretation, and computer-aided drafting used across construction, manufacturing, and engineering industries.

SOWELA Technical Community College also offers a two- to four-year Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General certificate for students seeking more advanced preparation in the field. Other programs at the school include Instrumentation Technology/Technician at both the one- to two-year and two- to four-year certificate levels, Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, and Culinary Arts/Chef Training. The one- to two-year drafting program is a practical option for students in the Lake Charles area looking to enter technical design roles in a shorter timeframe.