Drafting
& Design Technology
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| Tools/Special Requirements |
| Students in the Drafting program are required
to buy tools for their laboratory experiences.
A Tools
List is available online or
through the Office of New Student Services. |
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| Career Opportunities |
| Architectural firms |
| Engineering firms |
| Manufacturing & Industrial Fabrication |
| Construction companies |
| Mining |
| Public Utilities |
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Degree
& Certificate Options
Students desiring employment
in Drafting and Design fields should complete
the two-year Associate of Applied Science
Degree in Drafting and Design Technology
(AAS).
Students completing one year of the program
may apply for an architectural or civil
Drafting Certificate of Applied Science.
NEW: For those wanting
a basic skills foundation and who intend
to transition into a four-year program,
the college is now offering an Associate
of Science Degree in Drafting and Design
(AS). |
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| What
you will learn |
- Learn to interpret basic mechanical,
architectural, civil and engineering data
- Graphically produce working drawings
and detailed models for various disciplines
- Learn to utilize various technological
tools/resources:
- 3-D modeling
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Construction Estimating
- Specialized software applications
(AutoCAD, SDS/2, 3D Studio Max and
more!)
- Internet resources
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 CAREER
CLOSEUP |
| Job
Outlook and Pay Info |
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| Median Wage (MT)* |
$32,900 |
| Median Wage (US)* |
$39,800 |
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| Average entry-level wage, COT grads (2003-2005) |
$25,455 |
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| Expected growth (MT)* |
12% |
| Expected growth (US)* |
5% |
| (projections through 2012) |
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| *Bureau of Labor
Statistics, Office of Employment Projections;
MT Dept. of Labor and Industry, Research and
Analysis Bureau |
 COT Graduate Placement Data |
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| Skills,
Traits, Preparatory Classes that would be helpful |
- Computer applications
- Computer literate
- Mathematical skills
- High school drafting courses
- Problem-solving skills
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