Engineering & Architectural Design
Students develop skills by working with the latest drafting software on full HD 1080p dual monitors to create projects. Small class size optimizes each student’s opportunity to reach their full potential. See your progress by literally holding your 3-D designed creations and take home your most prized pieces.
If you enjoy drawing, visualization, and cutting edge technology, become a CAD Draftsman! After this two-year program, you will be equipped with the skills and know-how to design your own ticket to a technical career in the drafting field or a college degree in engineering. Invent and engineer your own custom digital models from a desktop computer and then generate physical 3-Dimensional objects with our three 3D printers. 3D printers use approximately fifteen materials from solid multi-colored polymers to flexible see-through rubber materials. If you can imagine it, you can 3D print it.
Experience & Skills You'll Learn
- 2D and 3D advanced computer modeling
- Blueprint reading
- Additive manufacturing techniques
- Architectural design and modeling
- Engineering design methods
- Electronics
- Engineering/technical math skills
- Architectural blueprint construction
Certifications & Credentials You Can Earn
Students may be able to earn:
- Certified Solid Works Associate
- AutoCAD User
- Autodesk Revit Certified User Architecture
- CPR/First Aid
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
Career Opportunities in Engineering & Architectural Design
Entry-level Careers
- Additive Manufacturing Technician (3D Printing)
- Architectural AutoCAD Drafter
- AutoCAD 2D 3D Drafter
- Building Information Modeler
- Computer-Aided Design Technician
- Civil Construction Drafter Entry Level
- Draftsman
- Electronic Drafter Entry Level
- Marine Drafter Entry Level
- Mechanical AutoCAD Drafter
- SolidWorks 3D Drafter
- Structural Detailer Entry Level
Technical Careers
- Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
- Aeronautical Drafter
- Architect Apprentice
- CADD Manager
- Civil Drafter
- Civil Engineering Technician
- Design Engineer
- Electrical Drafter
- Engineering Technician
- Field Engineer
- Mechanical Drafter
- Surveyor
Professional Careers
- Additive Manufacturing Design
- Aerospace Engineering
- Applications Engineer
- Architect
- Civil Designer
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineer/Designer
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial Designer
- Interior and Exterior Designer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Production Engineer
Academic & Career-Tech Course Pathway
| PATHWAYS | 11th Grade Regular | 11th Grade Advanced | 12th Grade Regular | 12th Grade Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Embedded Eng 11 | CCP English 1111 | Embedded Eng 12 | CCP English 1112 |
| Math | MMR | Algebra 2, Precalculus | Math 4 - Technical Mathematics | Precalculus, CCP Math |
| Science | Matter & Energy | Chemistry | Geology | CCP Science |
| Social Studies |
Government, World History |
Advanced Government | N/A | N/A |
| Elective | Driver's Ed, Strategic Entrepreneurship | Flying Drone: Principles of Aeronautical Science | Financial Literacy, Business Foundations/Marketing | Spanish 1-3, College ready, Career & Leadership Ready |
| CTE Courses | Engineering Design, Engineering Principles | Plan Reading, AD Electrical & Plumbing | ||
Students in the this career-tech program will spend half of their day in their program lab and the other half in academics.
CTC offers a variety of courses from in-person to virtual. For full course descriptions visit SCCTC.org/Courses.
This is the recommended course pathway for students in Engineering & Architectural Design.
College Credits & Scholarships
College Credits
There are 3 ways to earn college credits while you attend CTC!
- College Credit Plus
- CTAG
- Articulated Credits
For more information on earning college credits click here.
College Scholarships
$3,000 scholarships are available from Clark State College and Sinclair Community College to qualified students.
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