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Engineering Design Technology

Are you inventive, good with technology and like to draw? Mechanical design could be the right career for you.

 
In this program, you’ll develop the critical thinking and computer drafting skills needed to create manufacturing drawings for everything from a car to a complex robotic work cell. You’ll practice designing new products and build hands-on prototypes using machine tools, welding, laser cutting and 3D printing.

Whether you want to work as a technician in drafting, design or sales, this program prepares you to join engineering teams in the manufacturing, testing, aerospace and robotics industries,as well as in consultant engineering firms and research companies.

  1. Use the systems, symbols, language, and mechanics of the drafting field to create industry quality drawings.
  2. Skillfully apply computers and engineering office software for documentation, communication, design, and drafting.
  3. Work productively in a team environment and/or as an independent drafter/designer when required.
  4. Work with the sense of responsibility and accuracy required in the field of engineering design and drafting.
  5. Develop individual and full sets of drafting projects including shop drawings, assembly drawings, schematics, and construction plans using 2-D CAD and 3-D solid modeling.
  6. Create accurate solid model computer files to transfer to 3D printers, rapid prototypes, CNC use, shop drawings, or engineering designs.
  7. Identify and select appropriate materials and processing of materials used in industry for a design project.

Breaking Ground on Your Pathway


Plan Your Courses

Meet with our counselors to customize this plan just for you. You can also search the quarterly schedule for class days and times.

Placement

Math placement is not required for this program.
English placement is not required for this program.

The Mechanical Drafting certificate program prepares students for employment as CAD (Computer Aided Design) drafters and designers in a wide range of industries and settings, including engineering and production teams for large and small manufacturing firms, consultant engineering firms, testing, and research compaines. 

Students gain fluency in engineering graphics and expertise with professional drafting and design tools while focusing on the mechanical drafting field. Drafting projects are also completed emphasizing the engineering design process. Coursework includes a balance of basic skills in math, hand sketching, computer applications, and communications. The practial application of relevant computer assisted drafting and design skills in several disciplines is emphasized. 

Students may start the Mechanical Drafting certificate program in the fall or winter. 

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Total Program Credits: 55 - 59


Program Courses

First Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
APLED121
Applied Written Communication   1
4
EDT 101
Introduction to Technology  
3
EDT 111
Applied Technical Math I   1
3
EDT 114
Engineering Graphics/CAD I  
5
Total Credits
 
15

Second Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
APLED123
Leadership Skills for Business and Industry   1
3
EDT 120
Print Reading  
3
EDT 121
Applied Technical Math II   1
3
EDT 124
Engineering Graphics/CAD II  
5
Total Credits
 
14

Third Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
EDT 133
Introduction to Design  
5
EDT 142
CAD Solid Modeling/Graphics I  
5
 
Approved EDT electives  
3 - 5
Total Credits
 
13-15
EDT 137
Applied Technical Math and Physics  
3
EDT 242
Mechanical Design Fundamentals  
5
EDT 243
Building System CAD Applications  
3
EDT 244
Structural CAD Applications  
3
EDT 246
Manufacturing Processes  
2
EDT 248
Applied Engineering Mechanics  
4
EDT 256
Mechanical CAD Applications  
3
EDT 260
Fabrication and Piping CAD Applications  
3
EDT 268
Schematics/Advanced CAD  
3

Fourth Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
APLED125
Employment Preparation   1
3
EDT 252
CAD Solid Modeling/Graphics II  
4
 
Approved EDT electives  
6 - 8
Total Credits
 
13-15
EDT 137
Applied Technical Math and Physics  
3
EDT 242
Mechanical Design Fundamentals  
5
EDT 243
Building System CAD Applications  
3
EDT 244
Structural CAD Applications  
3
EDT 246
Manufacturing Processes  
2
EDT 248
Applied Engineering Mechanics  
4
EDT 256
Mechanical CAD Applications  
3
EDT 260
Fabrication and Piping CAD Applications  
3
EDT 268
Schematics/Advanced CAD  
3

Approved EDT electives  

  Choose 6-8 credits

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
EDT 137
Applied Technical Math and Physics  
3
EDT 242
Mechanical Design Fundamentals  
5
EDT 243
Building System CAD Applications  
3
EDT 244
Structural CAD Applications  
3
EDT 246
Manufacturing Processes  
2
EDT 248
Applied Engineering Mechanics  
4
EDT 256
Mechanical CAD Applications  
3
EDT 260
Fabrication and Piping CAD Applications  
3
EDT 268
Schematics/Advanced CAD  
3
1 This related education requirement may be met by any course or combination of courses approved by the instructional dean.

Estimated costs for completing this program

 
WA Resident
Non-Resident
International
Tuition
$ 6,048
$ 7,523
$ 14,193
Books
$ 1,101
$ 1,101
$ 1,101
Course Fees
$ 85
$ 85
$ 85
Institutional Fees
$ 448
$ 448
$ 2,130
Supplies and Materials
$ 81
$ 81
$ 81
Total Costs
$ 7,763
$ 9,238
$ 17,590

Costs for completing a degree or certificate can vary. For more information about costs, visit our How Much Does it Cost? page.

  • Cameron Douglass-Parkin
    Cameron Douglass-Parkin
    Mech Engineering Techno
    Certificate, Green River College; A.A., South Puget Sound Community College; B.S., Evergreen State College; A.A., Spokane Community College, A.A. Spokane Community College
    C.Douglass-Parkin@scc.spokane.edu
    509-533-7129
  • Jerry Murray
    Jerry Murray
    Mech Engineering Techno
    A.A., College of the Redwoods; B.S., Humboldt State University; M.S., Utah State University
    Jerry.Murray@scc.spokane.edu
    509-533-7130

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