Engineering CAD Technician

Overview

Take the engineering CAD technician certificate for a solid understanding of CAD software (computer-aided design). We’ll teach you 2D and 3D CAD software programs. You’ll learn how to translate an existing design into technical specifications that can be used in manufacturing using CAD software.

Career Information

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Below you will find the Career Field and Career Cluster that this program is related to. Learn more about if this career area fits your interests!

Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology

Is Manufacturing right for you?

Manufacturing workers work with products and equipment. You might design a new product, decide how the product will be made, or make the product. You might work on cars, computers, appliances, airplanes, or electronic devices.

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Potential Career Opportunities

• CAD Designer
• CAD Technician
• CAD Drafter
• Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Architectural and/or Engineering
  • CAD Technician
  • CAD Designer

Plan Your Education

The Program Guide is a tool to help you map out how to successfully get your degree at Lake Superior College.

View approximate total tuition and fees for MN residents to complete this degree.

This program may be completed in 1 year if prerequisites are complete.

Skills & Knowledge

• AutoCAD
• SOLIDWORKS
• Autodesk Revit
• Electrical/electronic drawings
• Industrial piping layouts
• Fluid power drawings
• Jig and fixture design

Related Degrees

• Engineering CAD Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - 67 credits
• Solidworks (CAD) Certificate - 18 credits