Residential Design - Technical Certificate of Credit

The Residential Design TCC program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare graduates for entry-level employment as a CAD Operator with an emphasis on residential drawing. A working knowledge of AutoCAD 2002 is essential in order to successfully complete this certificate. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain and upgrade present knowledge and skills. Completion of the program of study leads to a certificate in Residential Design.

Length of Program
A minimum of 15 credit hours is required for graduation. A full-time student can expect to complete the program in 1 quarter.

Employment Opportunities
A graduate of this certificate program may find employment as an entry-level CAD operator with an emphasis on residential drawing.

Admissions Requirements
Age: Applicant must be 16 years or older.
Education: A high school diploma/GED is required.
Program Acceptance/Placement: Applicant must achieve program ready or provisional scores on the ASSET placement test (or submit acceptable SAT/ACT scores). Applicants who do not attain the minimum scores may take refresher/remedial instruction in order to meet admissions requirements.

Curriculum

Course # Course Title Credit Hrs

DDS 205 Residential Architectural Drawing I 6
DDS 207 Mechanical Systems for Architecture 3
DDS 208 Residential Architectural Drawing II 6