Drafting and Design

Program Coordinator

Roger Sanders
VALEES
(630) 466-2953
joleary@geneva304.org

Program Description

This program offers a complete knowledge of the basic standards and practices of qualified draftsperson including necessary math skills, blueprint reading, design problems as well as an understanding of industry requirements. Many different drafting areas are covered, including machine, civil, architectural, electrical and HVAC to mention a few. The program includes both board and computer labs. The students gain a knowledge of the machine shop and/or the building sites and what is required for the projects to be completed. Upon completion of the program, students have had the opportunity to gain competencies needed for successful employment or for related education in the drafting field.

Course of Study

Applicable Degrees and Certificates Credit earned for completion of articulated courses may be used as part of the requirements for the following certificates and degree programs at Waubonsee Community College:

A.A.S.
CAD
Machine Tool
Quality Assurance

Certificates
CAD
Architectural Drafting
Machine Tool Operations
Advanced Machine Tool Operations
Advanced CAD/CAM
Tool/Die & Machinist Apprenticeship
Computer-Aided Cost Estimating

 

If you successfully complete VALEES Course: You may be eligible for credit for WCC course:
I550 Architectural Drafting 
or
 
I351 Drafting Occupations II
DRF120
Architectural Drafting 
(3 semester hours)
I200 Basic Technical Drafting and 
I245 Technical Drafting
MFT131
Basic Technical Drafting
(3 semester hours)
I345 Basic CAD Drafting and 
I445 Technical CAD Drafting
MFT137
Beginning CAD Skills
(3 semester hours)
I251 Drafting Occupations MFT127
Blueprint Reading
(2 semester hours)
and
MFT 131
Basic Technical Drafting
(3 semester hours)
and
MFT137
Beginning CAD Skills
(3 semester hours)

Employment Opportunities

Employment opportunities in the Drafting and Design field includes but are not limited to:
Mechanical
Architectural
Civil
Structural
Electrical
HVAC
Surveyors
Apprenticeships
Internships
2+2 Programs

 

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