Engineering Technology - CAD

This degree or certificate prepares students with training to work in industry as a CAD designer, engineering drafter or drafting technician or technologist. The program includes instruction in both 2‐D and 3‐D computer aided drafting and design software such as AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS. Motivated students can complete the required courses in one year by taking courses during the winter and summer sessions and online in addition to the traditional fall and winter sessions. Students must complete all required core courses for a total of 21 units. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program students will produce engineering drawings and basic design of mechanical and civil engineering components and systems; create drawings using two‐dimensional and three‐ dimensional computer aided design (CAD) software; incorporate and document industry codes, specifications and standards in the design process.

Associate in Science Program Map Certificate Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
	ENGR 100	Introduction to Engineering	3
	ENGR 101	Engineering Drafting and Basic Design	3
	ENGR 102	Engineering Print Reading for Industry	3
ARCH 101 or ENGR 101 or ENGR 122 or equivalent	ENGR 109	Computer Aided Design AutoCAD I	3
ENGR 109 or equivalent	ENGR 110	Computer Aided Design AutoCAD II	3
ENGR 101 or ENGR 122 or equivalent	ENGR 111	Computer Aided Design Soldworks I	3
ENGR 111 or equivalent	ENGR 112	Computer Aided Design Soldworks II	3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		21

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

February 2026	GCC Catalog Addendum Spring 2026
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.