Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
FY: 2025-2026
Synopsis: The Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate teaches computer-aided design (CAD) skills using AutoCAD software. Students generate 2D and 3D technical plans and sketches used by engineers, architects, and other professionals.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Use the AutoCAD® software program to create drawings from scratch and to modify, manipulate, copy, delete, save, and plot drawings.
- Create and manipulate 3D AutoCAD® drawings and convert 2D drawings to 3D drawings.
- Use the full range of AutoCAD® commands and options, use the keyboard, toolbar, and menu interfaces, and employ shortcuts and time-saving strategies to operate effectively as a CAD technician.
- Demonstrate oral and written communication, computation, and problem-solving skills appropriate to the drafting industry.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of drafting techniques and blueprint reading.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic materials and processes used in the current technology workplace.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
60
Hours
26
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Sierra Vista
Local WIB
1 - ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona
Name of Credential
Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Contact the Cochise College Financial Aid Dept at https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/index.html
Refund Policy
https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/refunds.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Higher Learning Commission of North Central Assoc
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$92.00 MAT 132: $92.00
In-State Tuition
$2,496.00 In-State General Credit Hour Cost: $96.00 26 CR x 96 = $2496.00 Total In-State Tuition Cost: $2496.00
Other Fees
$105.00 LAB Fees: BCT 127: $75.00 Total Lab Fees: $75.00 CIS courses require access to Microsoft Suite: $30.00 Total Other Fees: $105.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$6,708.00 Out-of-State General Credit Hour Cost: $258.00 26 CR x 258 = $6708.00 Total Out-of-State Tuition Cost: $6708.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$600.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$3,293.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$7,505.00
