Drafting for Manufacturing, CPC

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Length: 12 credits

Program Contacts

Offered by: Advanced Technology
Program Coordinator: Margaret Robertson, robertsonm@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3143
Academic Advising: https://www.lanecc.edu/get-support/academic-support/academic-advising/connect-advising; 541-463-3800; academicadvising@lanecc.edu

Estimated Cost: $2,952

Resident Tuition: $1,590*
Technology Fees: $1156
General Student Fees: $136** (if applicable)
Online Course Fee: $120.00
Books / Course Materials: $450.00 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.
Other Cost / Expenses: $ 500*** (Computer/Internet)

Costs provided are estimates only. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information at https://www.lanecc.edu/costs-admission/tuition-fees-and-payments/credit-tuition

* Resident tuition is based on all program requirements (general education, core, directed electives).

**General Student fees are paid once each term, depending on whether you are taking classes on Main Campus, or at one of the outreach centers or by distance learning.

*** Any special info about program costs or expenses.

**** This is the total of all the differential fees attached to the courses in this program.

Hardware: In order to run AutoCAD, Revit, and SolidWorks software, students need a computer with Windows 10 or newer operating system; CPU of 3.3 GHz or higher; 8 GB of RAM, with 16 GB recommended; 30 GB free disk space for download and installation, plus 500 GB or more storage; graphics card capable of 24-bit color and DirectX 11 compliant, such as Nvidia Quadro series, AMD FirePro series, or AMD Radeon series; at least two USB ports; and an external mouse. (A computer with Mac OS can run AutoCAD software, but not Revit or SolidWorks.) A limited number of laptops are available on loan from the LCC Student Helpdesk. In addition, students need a way to store backup copies of all files, such as a flash drive, external hard drive, or cloud service.

Connectivity: Students need a reliable internet connection; a browser such as Google Chrome or Firefox; and a robust antivirus and firewall product such as McAfee or Norton, kept up to date.

Software: Students need Microsoft Office, with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, available free to LCC students. Students will need the current version of AutoCAD, Revit, and SolidWorks software and will get instructions in classes for downloading free educational versions.

Term-by-Term Plan

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2022-23 Drafting CPC Term Planners

Program Learning Outcomes

This program is designed for those entering or currently working in the field of manufacturing who wish to deepen their understanding of mechanical drawing standards and methods and to develop their two-dimensional drawing and three-dimensional computer modeling skills.

Students who complete this program will be able to:

PLO 1 - Appropriately apply mechanical dimensioning and tolerancing standards
PLO 2 - Use computer-aided drafting software to create mechanical drawings
PLO 3 - Use solid modeling software to create three-dimensional parts, assemblies, and drawings with parts lists

Program Requirements

Program Core Courses

All courses must be completed with a letter grade of C- or better. P/NP is not accepted.

DRF 121 - Mechanical Drafting 4 Credit(s)
DRF 160 - Computer-Aided Drafting and Design 4 Credit(s)
DRF 245 - Solid Modeling 4 Credit(s)

Notes

This program is fully contained in the Drafting, AAS degree.
This program follows the Career Pathway Certificate of Completion Requirements unless otherwise specified.
A high school diploma or equivalent is recommended for all applicants to this program.