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General Computer-Aided Drafting - certificate

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

IHE Certificate of Completion

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. 151302

Description

FY: 2025-2026


Program Website: https://cochise.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/areas-of-study/industry-and-career-technical-education/general-computer-aided-drafting-certificate-major-code-gcad/


Synopsis: The General Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate teaches entry-level computer-aided design (CAD) skills using AutoCAD software. 


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.

  • 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 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)

32

Hours

16

Entrance Requirements

None

School

Cochise College

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Curriculum Competency Based

Yes

Training Location(s)

Sierra Vista

Local WIB

1 - ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona

Name of Credential

General 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

In-State Tuition

$1,536.00 In-State General Credit Hour Cost: $96.00 16 CR x 96 = $1536.00 Total In-State Tuition Cost: $1536.00

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

$4,128.00 Out-of-State General Credit Hour Cost: $258.00 16 CR x 258 = $4128.00 Total Out-of-State Tuition Cost: $4128.00

Total In-State Program Cost

$1,641.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$4,233.00

Demand Occupation(s)

17-3011.00Architectural and Civil Drafters
$29.55 per hour
17-3019.00Drafters, All Other
$29.91 per hour

Provider Status

Approved

Address

901 N. Colombo, Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635

Phone Number

(520) 515-3631

Last Updated

Jul 23, 2025

Created

Jul 26, 2017

Renewal

Dec 06, 2022

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