Engineering Design Technology

Professional drafters make ideas possible. They take a concept created by an engineer or an architect and turn it into a technical drawing so that it can be built or manufactured. This program prepares students to enter the field of mechanical or architectural drafting. They will learn to apply manual and CAD techniques, while becoming familiar with the industry standards used in aerospace industries (ANSI, ISO, and AIA). They will practice mechanical drafting, geometric dimensioning, tolerances, and flat-pattern development. They will also study electronic schematics, document control procedures, and pictorial drawing.

Enrollment Point: Fall, Spring, or with instructor permission

Certificate of Completion:

4 Quarters

72 Credits

Associate of Applied Science:

6 Quarters

92 Credits

AAS - Transfer:

N/A

Bachelor of Applied Science:

N/A

All program lengths are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling (425) 235-5840.

Median Salary:

$50,000

Projected Growth:

Annual Job Openings:

1,240

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All costs are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling (425) 235-5840.

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Hours may vary based on specific program requirements. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling (425) 235-5840.

Michael E. Biell, Melvin Hortman

Entry Requirements

Admission Requirements

This program has no admission requirements

Admission Recommendations

High school diploma or GED
Counselor and instructor interview

Course Information

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COL 101	College Success	2
DFT 101	Introduction to Drafting	4
DFT 106	Mechanical Drafting	4
DFT 111	Introduction to Parametric Design	2
DFT 113	Introduction to Computer Aided Design	6
DFT 115	Structural Detailing	4
DFT 117	Architectural Computer Aided Drafting	5
DFT 121	Introduction to Architectural Drafting	5
DFT 124	Material Manufacturing & Construction	2
DFT 128	Civil Design	4
DFT 132	Document Control	1
DFT 154	Software Applications for Drafting	2
DFT 175	Technical Communications	4
DFT 183	Business Leadership for Drafting	2
DFT 185	Job Readiness	2
DFT 201	Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing	2
DFT 206	Advanced Mechanical Drafting	5
DFT 213	Advanced CAD	5
DFT 294	Cooperative Education/Internship** (optional)	(8)
DFT 295	Engineering Design Technical Summer Practicum	4
AMATH 161J	Technical Mathematics for Drafting I	2
AMATH 175J	Technical Mathematics for Drafting II	2
AMATH 176J	Technical Mathematics for Drafting III	3
Total		72

**Students may take DFT 294 in place of DFT 111, DFT 183, DFT 185, and DFT 295. Instructor permission is required.

General Education Course Requirements for AAS Degree:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
AMATH 185	Applied Algebra for Business and Industry	5
CMST& 101	Introduction to Communication	5
COMP 100	Applied Composition or
ENGL& 101	English Composition	5
PSYC& 100	General Psychology	5
Total		20

Program Outcomes

Learning Outcomes for Engineering Design Technology Program:

Create 2 dimensional layouts from 3-D models
Create documentation that fully describes the form, fit, and function of a given assembly
Create a full set of commercial plans with foundation, roof drainage, and wall details