Program Info
Year Established
2012
Program Code
CTECHSWRK.CA
Degree Type
Certificate of Achievement
Office Contact
School of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development: 313-845-9645, bepdinfo@hfcc.edu, Technology Bldg, Room: E-211
Faculty Contact
Roger Weekes: 313-317-1582, rrweekes@hfcc.edu, Technology Bldg, Room: E-112
Program Description
Description
Enables designers, engineers, and students with previous CAD background to become proficient in this powerful and versatile design software. Application modules include Sketcher, Part, Drawing, and Assembly. SolidWorks software is used by automotive tier one and tier two suppliers, appliance and furniture manufacturers, consumer products manufacturers, and medical equipment manufacturers.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Develop knowledge of career opportunities and demonstrate the requisite entry level CAD and Industrial Drafting skills for the Manufacturing Industry.
- Utilized drafting principles to read and comprehend a part drawing.
- Applied and layout dimensions on a part drawing for manufacturing.
- Create a part design using 3D CAD software program.
- Create orthographic views of a part design utilizing 3D CAD software program.
- Create section views of a part.
- Project an auxiliary view from an inclined surface.
Career Opportunities
- CAD Drafter
- Designer
- Detailer
- SolidWorks Designer
Program Requirements
Required Core Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| DRAF-122: SolidWorks Level I - Introduction | 2.00 |
| DRAF-124: SolidWorks Level II - Advanced | 2.00 |
| DRAF-126: SolidWorks Level III - Applications | 2.00 |
Credit Hours: 6
Minimum Total Credit Hours
6.00
Requirements are subject to change.
The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2017 and applies to the current catalog year.
If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the
My Progress section of HFC Self Service.