Cert in Architectural Sciences and Technology

This certificate at Los Angeles Valley College trains students to work as computer-aided drafters in architecture and engineering settings. Coursework centers on AutoCAD, so learners practise producing working drawings for homes and commercial buildings. Students build skills in two-dimensional and three-dimensional drawing, drafting techniques, and current construction technology. The curriculum is aimed at entry-level jobs such as CAD drafter, surveyor aide, and office manager within design and engineering firms. The program sits in the Applied Technology department and belongs to the Manufacturing, Electronics, and Construction pathway. Faculty include a registered architect and an engineer, and students who prefer building over designing can look at the department's sustainable construction management offerings. Graduates are prepared for entry-level computer drafting positions.