Program Description

The one-year certificate prepares graduates for entry-level positions as engineering or drafting technicians. All courses in the certificate are found in the Civil Engineering & Surveying Technology, AAS degree.

Program Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Completion Certificate as an Engineering & Drafting Technician will:

1. Participate effectively as a member of a technical team
2. Utilize modern measurement technologies to acquire spatial data
3. Demonstrate functional use of 3D computer-aided drafting and design software used for a variety of drawing techniques

Career Considerations

Engineering and drafting technicians work with and provide technical support to licensed architects, engineers and surveyors. Technicians prepare design drawings and assist with field work. Technicians utilize knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete detailed drawings and to collect or evaluate data in the field. Theory and principles of design and graphics are implemented under the direction of engineering or surveying staff.

Program Course Requirements

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
First Term		Credits
DRF 112	Drafting and Design I	3
ENGR 111	Engineering Orientation I	3
GIS 203	Digital Earth-Geospatial	4
	Credits	10
Second Term
DRF 113	Drafting and Design II	3
ENGR 112	Problem Solving and Technology	3
GIS 234	GIS 1-Intro to Geographic Info	4
	Credits	10
Third Term
CIV 214	CAD-Civil 3D-Virtual Design	3
ENGR 245	Engineering Graphics	3
GIS 235	GIS II Data Analysis-App	4
SUR 161	Surveying I	4
	Credits	14
	Total Minimum Credits	34

Advising Notes

• It is strongly recommended that students pursuing the AAS or AS degree apply to the UCC Registrar’s Office to be awarded the Pathways Certificates when the coursework is completed since the certificates are not automatically awarded. The pathway certificate increases employment opportunities
• See an advisor for a full list of prerequisites and optional electives