Drafting and Design Technology
CIP 151301
Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Technical Diploma (TD),
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS),
Technical Competency Area (TCA)
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Description | Employment Opportunities | Cost
Mission
The mission of the Drafting and Design Technology program is to provide the student with the essential knowledge and skills required for efficient and productive performance in the drafting field.
Program Description
The Drafting and Design Technology program is a two-year technical program designed to give the student essential knowledge and skills required for efficient and productive performance in the drafting field. Louisiana Technical College grants a Diploma to students upon satisfactory completion of the curriculum and assists in placing students in gainful employment. Certificates are also offered for those needing a background in drafting without gaining all of the skills required for employment as a drafter.
Length of Program:
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AAS= 75 Semester Credit Hours
TD = 60 Semester Credit Hours
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Education Requirements:
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AAS = High School Diploma or GED
TD = Ability to Benefit
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Placement Exam Scores: |
Spring 2008 Program Placement Score Chart (PDF) |
AAS Program: |
COMPASS Scores:
Read 80; Math 48; Engl./Writ. 68
ACT Scores: Read 18; Math 18; Engl./Writ. 18
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TD Program:
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COMPASS Scores:
Read 77; Math 40; Engl./Writ. 42
ACT Scores: Read 18; Math 16; Engl./Writ. 16
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Approximate Total Cost of Books and Supplies:
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Contact the Student Affairs Office of the campus of your choice
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Note: Transferable General Education Courses needed to meet the requirements for the AAS are offered through a collaborative agreement with South Louisiana Community College (SLCC).
The objectives of the Drafting and Design Technology program are to:
- Provide training to enable students to demonstrate knowledge and utilize skills involving identification and drawing of section conventions and different types of sectional views.
- Provide training to enable students to demonstrate knowledge and utilize skills involving application of basic use of commands and components of a CADD Work Station.
- Provide training to enable students to demonstrate knowledge and utilize skills involving general background information, terms and conventions, and the various types of working drawings used in architectural and structural drawing.
- Provide training to enable students to demonstrate knowledge and utilize skills involving elements of transportation mapping and structural elements of civil drafting.
- Provide students with job seeking skills necessary for employment in the field.
- Provide AAS degree seeking students with appropriate General Education knowledge and skills in English, Math, Speech, Psychology, and Physical Science.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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COST
An application or re-application fee and a testing fee per component are charged for each Application for Admission submitted.
Tuition is paid by the semester. (SEE - Tuition and Fees) Students are also required to purchase books and supplies separately. Contact your host campus for a complete projected cost of this program.
The college accepts cash, personal and company checks, MasterCard or Visa for all fees. A percentage of tuition and fees are refundable up to the tenth day of instruction. No refund will be made after the tenth day.
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