CAD Training

The computer aided design program at South Puget Sound Community College prepares students for careers as mechanical drafter or other areas of manufacturing such as design, engineering, and management. The program focuses on applying technical skills to create working drawings and computer simulations for a variety of applications. Program courses include: specification interpretation, dimensioning techniques, drafting circulations, material estimation, technical communications, computer applications, and interpersonal communications. Get more details below including other Washington colleges that offer cad training.

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South Puget Sound Community College

2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA

A community college located in Olympia in Washington, South Puget Sound Community college is a 125 acres school that serves around 7,000 students each year. The college is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities thereby ensuring that the quality of education taught in SPSCC meets beyond the standard.

South Puget Sound Community College has two campuses. The main campus in Olympia is surrounded with tranquil and lush woods which make it a perfect setting, conducive for learning while the Lacey Campus is located near residential areas providing access to local students.

There are a variety of academic programs in South Puget Sound Community and aside from the associate degrees and certificates, the school also teaches technical courses, non-credit programs, workshops and employee retraining courses. For this Academic Year (2013-2014), the tuition fee rates of South Puget Sound is $107 for enrollees living in  Washington while out-of-district and out-of-country students have to pay $120 and $279 respectively.

South Puget Sound Community College offers transfer services to students who want to pursue a four-year bachelor’s course using their associate degrees. Fortunately, SPSCC is part of the Washington Transfer Curriculum thus students do not need to worry about their units not being credited by other schools.

Students Enrolled in the CAD Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. South Puget Sound Community College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Architectural Drafters

Description

Prepare detailed drawings of architectural designs and plans for buildings and structures according to specifications provided by architect.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, architectural drafters employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -3.0% from 2014 to 2024

Electronic Drafters

Description

Draw wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, schematics, and layout drawings used for manufacture, installation, and repair of electronic equipment.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, electronic drafters employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.4% from 2014 to 2024

Mechanical Drafters

Description

Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, mechanical drafters employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -6.8% from 2014 to 2024

Drafters, All Other

Description

All drafters not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, drafters, all other employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -3.4% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).