Southeast Community College

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Computer Aided Drafting and Design

Welcome

| Overview | Mission | Requirements | Student Responsibilities | Co-op Education |

Computer Aided Drafters and Designers are responsible for the dynamic new designs of most structures and consumer products available today. In engineering and architectural offices across the country, designers have many responsibilities that will employ their ability to think “outside the box” as they find solutions to today’s design challenges.

The future of Computer Aided Drafters & Designers is a world not of paper drawings and printers but of 3-Dimensional plotters capable of creating finished products. Engineering and manufacturing have grown into a single process where the designer at a CAD station will build the structures and products of tomorrow.

The drafters of old with their drafting boards and mechanical pencils creating drawings of buildings has given way to electronic files communicated on wireless networks to the job site laptop computer and laser produced floor plans.

Computer Aided Drafters and Designers are professional people working in a specialized environment as communicators and must exhibit good English and speaking skills. Designers operate in a technical field and will use higher levels of math and physics to create new industrial, commercial and business products.

Overview

The program is available only on the Lincoln campus and admits new students every quarter. Students must take a CAD proficiency test before entry into the program or enroll in course DRAF1120 Basic Computer Aided Drafting. Students must earn a course grade of “C” or better in all prerequisite and program courses to continue to the next course.

The Computer Aided Drafting & Design Program is a six-eight quarter (18-24 month) program. Students may elect to substitute Academic Transfer courses for general education courses.

All tuition, fees, books, required tools, and related costs are the responsibility of the student. See estimated cost list.

The Computer Aided Drafting & Design Program at Southeast Community College is fully accredited by the State of Nebraska and by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the American Design Drafting Association.

Upon successful completion of the program the student will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science Degree.

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Mission

Program Roll and Mission Statement:

The roll and mission of the Computer Aided Drafting & Design Program is to provide training for students in technologically advanced courses as defined by professional computer aided drafting technicians in a select set of business and industry design disciplines.

Program Goals:

The Computer Aided Drafting & Design Program goals are:

1. Create a learning environment that simulates industry surroundings.
   
   
2. Provide studensts with the most advanced equipment available.
   
   
3. Foster working relationships with business and industry to bring practical learning experiences into the classroom.
   
   
4. Maintain up to date course materials tht is industry approved.
   
   
5. Work closely with our Advisory Committee to stay current with the requirements needed by the Program graduates to enter the job market.
   

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Requirements

• Complete an Application for Admission form and return it to SCC-Lincoln Campus.
• All applicants are responsible for scheduling an appointment to take the COMPASS test. ACT scores may be accepted. Arrangements must also be made to take the Computer Aided Drafting entry test. Current AutoCad software will be used for the test. Please contact the SCC-Lincoln Campus Admissions office for an appointment. 402-437-2600, 1-800-642-4075x2600
• For a tour of the Computer Aided Drafting & Design Program please contact the Admissions Office on the Lincoln campus at 8800 “O” Street, Lincoln, Ne. 68516.

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Student Responsibilities

• Define and complete the learning objectives set by the course requirements.
• Take at least one in house program course during the Co-op quarter.
• Abide by the terms of employment of the Co-op Company.
• Maintain a personal professional demeanor while representing Southeast Community College.
• Complete all program course work as scheduled by your Co-op supervisor.

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Cooperative Education

Students at Southeast Community College may be employed by area businesses and industries and have the opportunity to "learn while  doing" through the College's Cooperative Education Experience.

Students will work in positions related to their career goals. Student objectives are established through mutual agreement by the student, the employer, and the cooperative education experience coordinator.
Progress is evaluated at designated time(s) during the period of employment.

How Cooperative Education Works

Southeast Community College's Cooperative Education Experience is designed for students who have completed specific courses in their program of study and have achieved a grade point average of at least 2.0 on a scale of 4.0.

Coordinators work closely with employers and students to determine the optimum Cooperative Education arrangement.

The student registers for the Cooperative Education Experience and earns college credit while being paid a salary for the cooperative experience; the salary is set by the employer and agreed upon by the student.