Program
Information Guide
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A career in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) can take many directions. CAD is an integral part of any design team, whether in architectural, engineering, construction or manufacturing environments. Designers and drafters create the plans (blueprints) to turn ideas into reality. Our program starts with the foundation of engineering principles and progresses to more complex applications, like residential and light commercial architecture, civil and mechanical.
As a nationally recognized leader in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) education, our program offers training on state-of-the-art equipment in the following software applications: AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD Civil 3D, SolidWorks and Microsoft Office Professional, including MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
Accreditation
| Autodesk, Inc. |
| North Central Association |
| Oklahoma Department of Career and Technical Education |
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Estimated Time to Complete
| Pathway | Months |
| CAD Technician Architectural | 9 |
| CAD Technician Civil | 9 |
| CAD Technician Mechanical | 9 |
| CADD Architectural Specialist | 12 |
| CADD Civil Specialist | 12 |
| CADD Mechanical Specialist | 12 |
| CADD/CAM Mechanical Specialist | 17.5 |
Starting Salaries
$12/hour (up to $20/hour) with benefits
Employment Opportunities
| Aeronautical Engineering |
| Aircraft Companies |
| Architectural Firms |
| Automotive Manufacturers |
| Civil Engineering Firms |
| Communications Industry |
| Computer Design Firms |
| Department of the Interior |
| Department of Transportation |
| Design Firms |
| Electrical Engineering Firms |
| Entertainment Industry |
| Equipment Manufacturers |
| Facilities Management |
| Fashion Design Industry |
| Federal Aviation Administration |
| Furniture Design Industry |
| GIS Industry |
| Governmental Agencies |
| Home Builders |
| Home Design Firms |
| Home Improvement Companies |
| Interior Design Industry |
| Landscape Design |
| Machine Shops |
| Mapping Industry |
| Mechanical Engineering Firms |
| Millwork Shops |
| Municipal Engineering Departments |
| Municipal Planning Departments |
| Oil Companies |
| Parks and Recreation |
| Product Design Firms |
| Prototype Shops |
| Software Development |
| Textile Industry |
| Utility Companies |
Tuition Rates
Adult students pay standard rate of $800 per semester for full-time or $400 per semester for part-time.
Textbook cost for adults is approximately $500 for the entire program.
The daytime program is eligible for Financial Aid.
No tuition for high school students.
Start Dates
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August 15, 2008
September 15, 2008
October 21, 2008
January 6, 2009
February 9, 2009
March 23, 2009
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