Cert in Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

This program, formerly named Drafting Technology, trains students to use computer-aided design software, converting concepts from architects and engineers into precise technical drawings. Drafters produce schematics that can be printed or fed into building information modeling systems. Typical duties include preparing plans from rough sketches and specifications, adding details drawn from design knowledge, and specifying sizes, materials and methods for products still being developed. Students learn to collaborate with engineers, architects and construction managers who depend on accurate digital models of buildings and mechanical designs. Georgia Northwestern Technical College publishes a course-by-course pathway for each credential, so enrolled students can see which classes come first and plan their semesters in a sensible order. The college lists this program among its offerings at the campuses it serves in northwest Georgia. Prospective students can request information, arrange a campus visit or submit an application through the college website, and financial aid staff can explain how to pay for the coursework.