Engineering: Drafting Technology Certificate

The non-transfer Certificate in Engineering: Drafting Technology is designed to prepare students for entry into careers as an Engineering Technician, Survey Technician, CAD technician, or Geographic Information Systems Technician. The program provides students a strong background in engineering drawing technologies (e.g. CAD), engineering standards and practices, engineering data gathering, analysis, and composition of engineering reports. Students will learn how to apply engineering problem solving and design processes, while working as an individual and collaborating in teams. Field exercises, apprenticeships/internships and practical guidance on special topics and projects provide students with real-world practical experience. Students who want to continue their education for greater salary and career advancement may use this program as a stepping stone toward the related Associates Degree and potential transfer of units to 4-year degree programs in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Surveying or other Engineering programs.

CT.ENGR

Design Your Future!

Begin by exploring MSJC program maps to find career or transfer opportunities.  Program maps show the recommended course sequence that leads to graduation or transfer. The maps were developed by program experts to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.    

• Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.   
• Are you a part-time student?  Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.

Plan of Study Grid

Fall Semester 1		Units
ENGR-154	Computer Aided Drafting I	3
PHOT-125	Digital Photography Production I	3
ENGR-180	Introduction to Engineering	2
	Units	8
Spring Semester 1
ENGR-155	Computer Aided Drafting II	3
ENGR-756	SolidWorks I (formerly ENGR-156)	3
	Units	6
Fall Semester 2
ENGR-757	Microstation I (formerly ENGR-157)	3
	Units	3
	Total Units	17

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
Required Core Courses
ENGR-154	Computer Aided Drafting I	3
ENGR-155	Computer Aided Drafting II	3
PHOT-125	Digital Photography Production I	3
ENGR-180	Introduction to Engineering	2
Elective Courses
Select 6 units from the following:		6
ENGR-756	SolidWorks I (formerly ENGR-156)
ENGR-757	Microstation I (formerly ENGR-157)
ENGR-164	Plane Surveying I
ENGR-565	Plane Surveying II (formerly ENGR-165)
ENGR-566	Legal Aspects of Surveying (formerly ENGR-166)
GEOG-115	Introduction to Geographic Information Science
ENGR-567	Global Positioning Systems for Surveying (formerly ENGR-167 Global Positioning Systems)
ENGR-181	Statics
ENGR-182	Strength of Materials (formerly Strength and Materials)
ENGR-121	Introduction to Engineering Design
ENGR-122	Electronics for Engineering Technologists (formerly ENGR-522)
ENGR-523	Computer Integrated Manufacturing (formerly ENGR-123)
ENGR-124	Civil Engineering and Architecture (formerly ENGR-524)
ENGR-549	Cooperative Work Experience: Engineering Technology (formerly ENGR-149)
ENGR-299	Special Projects: Engineering
Total Units		17

Discover information about careers that interest you!

1. Take a Career Quiz to learn about yourself and receive career suggestions based on your interests. 
2. Search available in-demand jobs in your career areas of interest and find up-to-date salaries and education requirements. 
3. Find the MSJC Program that connects your interests to a career.

Note: There are no guaranteed positions for students completing these programs. Education and work experience required will vary by employer. The salary and benefits for specific occupations will be dependent on work experience, education, background, and employer.