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The Drafting and CAD Certificate program of study teaches basic drafting and design fundamentals utilizing multiple industry computer-aided design (CAD) programs. Students work in entry level drafting or design positions for civil engineering firms, architect firms, and manufacturing companies. Basic surveying and constructions skills are also taught. Graduates of this program are awarded a certificate.
New program pending state and regional accreditation approval
Job Outlook
832 Jobs (2020)
+1.9% Change from 2020-2025
Data is from the Omaha Metropolitans Area, and the seven counties in Southwest Iowa that Iowa Western serves
What will you do
Civil engineering technicians help civil engineers to plan, design, and build highways, bridges, and other infrastructure projects for commercial, industrial, residential, and land development projects. Civil engineering technicians help civil engineers to plan, design, and build highways, bridges, and other infrastructure projects for commercial, industrial, residential, and land development projects. Students who graduate from this certificate program should expect entry-level wages.
Wages
- Average: $26.35
- Entry: $16.61
- Experienced: $35.19
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First Semester
EGT 155 - Engineering Drawing Practices
CET 160 - Surveying
CAD 139 - Introduction to CAD/CAM
Second Semester
CET 208 - Technical Drafting and CAD
CON 119 - Construction Materials and Inspection
Total Semester Hours Required: 16.0
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- Prepare civil construction drawings utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) software.
- Produce construction, legal and topographic surveys.
- Demonstrate design criteria for road design.