Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General is a two- to four-year certificate program at Texas Southmost College, a public institution in Brownsville, Texas. Within the drafting and design technology field (CIP 15.1301), this program covers technical drawing, computer-aided design (CAD) software, blueprint reading, and the preparation of detailed plans used in engineering, construction, and manufacturing projects.

Texas Southmost College offers a range of related technical and trades programs, including Building/Construction Site Management/Manager, Building/Property Maintenance, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). Students completing the Drafting and Design Technology certificate are prepared for drafting technician and CAD operator roles across a variety of industries.