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Architectural/Drafting and Design AAS

YOUNGWOOD, Pennsylvania | Westmoreland County Community College - Youngwood | ID: 167265

Overview

145 PAVILION LN YOUNGWOOD, Pennsylvania 15697-1814
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Admissions Office:
724-925-4077
Classroom Training
Architectural Drafting and Design AAS
Employment Skill Gain
Employment
Associate’s Degree
$17,140.00 - $26,192.00
Training(ETPL)

Description of Training Provider

Westmoreland County Community College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3642 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 267-284-5000. The Commission on Higher Education is an accredit

Program Description

Students in the Architectural Drafting and Design AAS program learn to translate the ideas, rough sketches, specifications and calculations of architects into working drawings for production and construction. Graduates of this program will accept jobs with the following titles: architectural drafter, architectural drafting technician, architectural drafting technician trainee and first-level CADD operators.
 

Skills & Competencies

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
  • Analyze and translate architectural and construction problems by presenting them visually as working drawings.
  • Develop the ability to execute quantitative design of construction.
 
  • Apply concepts from physics, engineering, architectural mechanics, mathematics and drafting and apply them to the synthesis of construction.
  • Communicate effectively and appropriately; record and report information significant to the job.
  • Perform an infinite number of two-dimensional drawings using a stand-alone mini-computer.
  • Identify the basic components of a CADD system.
  • Perform an infinite number of 2-D design math computations necessary to produce drafting design.
  • Implement the basic commands necessary to apply the operational skills needed to affect a 2-D CADD system.
  • Utilize construction industry vocabulary.
  • Originate and interpret drawings using these construction industry standards.
  • Determine cost estimates utilizing appropriate construction materials.
  • Apply appropriate specifications, building codes and local ordinances in a job assignment.
  • Network with building inspectors, architects, engineers, designers and clients.

Additional Information

Service Costs

13,020.00
13,020.00
22,072.00
22,072.00
3,200.00
360.00
560.00

Performance Measures

Of those individuals who completed this course/program,
100% earned a post-secondary credential.
100% were employed within six months after completing training.

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