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Drafting Technology

Drafters prepare technical drawings and plans used by construction and production workers to build everything from manufactured products, such as toys, toasters, industrial machinery, or spacecraft, to structures, such as houses, office buildings, or oil and gas pipelines! Their drawings provide visual guidelines, showing the technical details of the products and structures and specifying dimensions, materials to be used, and procedures and processes to be followed.

The Drafting Program trains students in basic drafting and computer aided drafting skills such as size and shape, description, pictorial drawing, auxiliary views, fasteners, intersections and developments. Students may specialize in mechanical or architectural drafting. Many drafting students at MGTC wish to pursue careers in engineering or architecture. The drafting program allows students to finish school and begin working in-field sooner while they continue their education.

Job Outlook:

Graduates of the drafting program are qualified for positions as drafter, CAD technician, or a variety of positions in engineering, construction, or architecture. Entry level salaries in the Middle Georgia area range from $22,000 - $24,000.

Associate Degrees

Drafting Technology Degree

The Drafting Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the drafting field, such as drafter or CAD operator based on the specialization area a student chooses to complete. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or retrain in drafting practices and software.

Course # Course Title Credit Hours
General Education Core (Required minimum: 15 Semester hours)
Area I - Language Arts/Communication
ENGL 1101 Composition and Rhetoric 3
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences
PSYC 1101 Introductory Psychology 3
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics
MATH 1111 College Algebra 3
Mathematics Elective
MATH 1112 College Trigonometry 3
MATH 1113 Precalculus 3
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts
HUMN 1101 Introduction to Humanities 3
Occupational Courses
DFTG 1101 CAD Fundamentals 4
DFTG 1103 Technical Drawing I 4
COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3
Choose One of the Following Specializations
Mechanical Drafting Specialization
DFTG 1105 3D Mechanical Modeling 4
DFTG 1107 Technical Drawing II 3
DFTG 1109 Technical Drawing III 4
DFTG 1111 Technical Drawing IV 4
DFTG 1113 Technical Drawing V 4
Choose Minimum of 15 Credits from the Following
DFTG 2010 Engineering Graphics 4
DFTG 2110 Blueprint Reading for Technical Drawing I 2
DFTG 2300 Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 3 3
DFTG 2400 Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 4 4
DFTG 2500 Drafting Technology Exit Review 3
DFTG 2600 Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 6 6
DFTG 2020 Visualization and Graphics 3
DFTG 2030 Advanced 3D Modeling Architectural 4
DFTG 2040 Advanced 3D Modeling Mechanical 4
DFTG 2120 Print Reading for Architecture 3
DFTG 2130 Manual Drafting Fundamentals 2
DFTG 2210 Blueprint Reading for Technical Drawing II 2
Architectural Drafting Specialization
DFTG 1125 Architectural Fundamentals 4
DFTG 1127 Architectural 3D Modeling 4
DFTG 1129 Residential Drawing I 4
DFTG 1131 Residential Drawing II 4
DFTG 1133 Commercial Drawing I 4
Choose A Minimum of 14 Credits from the Following
DFTG 2010 Engineering Graphics 4
DFTG 2110 Blueprint Reading for Technical Drawing I 2
DFTG 2300 Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 3 3
DFTG 2400 Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 4 4
DFTG 2500 Drafting Technology Exit Review 3
DFTG 2600 Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 6 6
DFTG 2020 Visualization and Graphics 3
DFTG 2030 Advanced 3D Modeling Architectural 4
DFTG 2040 Advanced 3D Modeling Mechanical 4
DFTG 2120 Print Reading for Architecture 3
DFTG 2130 Manual Drafting Fundamentals 2
DFTG 2210 Blueprint Reading for Technical Drawing II 2
Total Hours required for Graduation 60

 

Diploma Programs

Drafting Technology Diploma

The Drafting Technology diploma program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the drafting field, such as drafter, CAD operator or Civil Tech based on the specialization area a student chooses to complete. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or retrain in drafting practices and software.

Course # Course Title Credit Hours
Basic Skills Courses
MATH 1013 Algebraic Concepts 3
Choose One of the Following
DFTG 1015 Practical Geometry and Trigonometry for Drafting Technology 3
MATH 1015 Geometry and Trigonometry 3
ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I 3
EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 2
Occupational Courses
DFTG 1101                     CAD Fundamentals 4
DFTG 1103 Technical Drawing I 4
COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3
Choose One of the Following Specializations
Mechanical Drafting Specialization
DFTG 1105 3D Mechanical Modeling 4
DFTG 1107 Technical Drawing II 3
DFTG 1109 Technical Drawing III 4
DFTG 1111 Technical Drawing IV 4
DFTG 1113 Technical Drawing V 4
Select Minimum of 9 Credits from the Following
DFTG 2010 Engineering Graphics 4
DFTG 2110 Blueprint Reading for Technical Drawing I 2
DFTG 2300 Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 3 3
DFTG 2400 Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 4 4
DFTG 2500 Drafting Technology Exit Review 3
DFTG 2600 Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 6 6
DFTG 2020 Visualization and Graphics 3
DFTG 2030 Advanced 3D Modeling Architectural 4
DFTG 2040 Advanced 3D Modeling Mechanical 4
DFTG 2120 Print Reading for Architecture 3
DFTG 2130 Manual Drafting Fundamentals 2
DFTG 2210 Blueprint Reading for Technical Drawing II 2
Architectural Drafting Specialization
DFTG 1125 Architectural Fundamentals 4
DFTG 1127 Architectural 3D Modeling 4
DFTG 1129 Residential Drawing I 4
DFTG 1131 Residential Drawing II 4
DFTG 1133 Commercial Drawing I 4
Select Minimum of 8 Credits from the Following
DFTG 2010 Engineering Graphics 4
DFTG 2110 Blueprint Reading for Technical Drawing I 2
DFTG 2300 Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 3 3
DFTG 2400 Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 4 4
DFTG 2500 Drafting Technology Exit Review 3
DFTG 2600 Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 6 6
DFTG 2020 Visualization and Graphics 3
DFTG 2030 Advanced 3D Modeling Architectural 4
DFTG 2040 Print Reading for Architecture 4
DFTG 2120 Print Reading for Architecture 3
DFTG 2130 Manual Drafting Fundamentals 2
DFTG 2210 Blueprint Reading for Technical Drawing II 2
Civil Technology Specialization
DRFT 2000 Public Works Infrastructure 3
DRFT 2005 Plan Reading 3
DRFT 2010 Construction Materials 4
DRFT 2020 Construction Materials and Cost Estimating 3
DRFT 2040 Highway Design 3
DRFT 2050 Surveying I 2
DRFT 2030 Project Management 3
DRFT 2060 Route Location and Design 5
Choose One of the Following
DRFT 2070 Civil Tech Internship 3
DFTG 2300 Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 3 3
Total Hours required for Graduation 50

 

Technical Certificates of Credit

Advanced CAD Technician

All of the courses in the Advanced CAD Technician TCC are embedded in the Drafting Technology diploma and degree programs. The Advanced CAD Technician TCC endows students with the prospect to continue on the career pathway toward advancement in the drafting profession. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in drafting practices and software.

Course # Course Title Credit Hours
DFTG 1101                     CAD Fundamentals 4
DFTG 1103 Technical Drawing I 4
COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3
Complete One of the Following
 MATH 1013  Algebraic Concepts  3
 MATH 1111  College Algebra  3
Choose One of the Following Specializations
Mechanical Drafting Specialization (19hrs)
DFTG 1105 3D Mechanical Modeling 4
DFTG 1107 Technical Drawing II 3
DFTG 1109 Technical Drawing III 4
DFTG 1111 Technical Drawing IV 4
DFTG 1113 Technical Drawing V 4
Architectural Drafting Specialization (20hrs)
DFTG 1125 Architectural Fundamentals 4
DFTG 1127 Architectural 3D Modeling 4
DFTG 1129 Residential Drawing I 4
DFTG 1131 Residential Drawing II 4
DFTG 1133 Commercial Drawing I 4
Total Hours required for Graduation 33

 

CAD Operator

All of the courses in the CAD Operator TCC program are embedded in the Drafting Technology diploma and degree programs. The CAD Operator TCC program endows students with the prospect to continue on the career pathway toward advancement in the drafting profession. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in drafting practices and software. This TCC could also serve if needed as an exit point for high school dual enrolled students needing a point of exit for employment purposes.

Course # Course Title Credit Hours
DFTG 1101                     CAD Fundamentals 4
DFTG 1103 Technical Drawing I 4
COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3
Choose One of the Following Specializations
Mechanical Drafting Specialization (11hrs)
DFTG 1105 3D Mechanical Modeling 4
DFTG 1107 Technical Drawing II 3
DFTG 1109 Technical Drawing III 4
Architectural Drafting Specialization (12hrs)
DFTG 1125 Architectural Fundamentals 4
DFTG 1127 Architectural 3D Modeling 4
DFTG 1129 Residential Drawing I 4
Total Hours required for Graduation 22

 

Drafters Assistant

All of the courses included in the Drafter's Assistant TCC program are embedded in either the Drafting Technology diploma or Degree programs. The Drafter's Assistant TCC endows students with the prospect to begin on the career pathway toward advancement in the drafting profession. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in drafting practices and software. This TCC could also serve if needed as an exit point for high school dual enrolled students needing a point of exit for employment purposes.

Course # Course Title Credit Hours
COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3
DFTG 1101 CAD Fundamentals 4
DRTG 1103  Technical Drawing I 4
Total Hours required for Graduation 11

 

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Gainful Employment

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Degree Types

At MGTC we offer three different levels of credit programs:

Associate Degree
Middle Georgia Technical College offers associate level degrees. They usually take 2 years to complete. AAS programs include general education (core) courses that may transfer to University System of Georgia institutions and other 4-year colleges in our state.
Diploma
Middle Georgia Technical College's Diploma Level programs usually take between 1 and 1.5 years to complete and include basic courses, as well as specific technical or occupational courses to prepare students for the workforce.
Certificate
Technical Certificates of Credit (TCCs) usually take about 1-2 semesters to complete and generally focus on very specialized knowledge. These programs teach students specific skills that they can apply in the workforce.