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

68 Credits

Associate of Applied Science:

5 Quarters

90 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

Classes are typically scheduled between 8 a.m. and 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

Entry Advisor interview

Admission Recommendations

High school diploma or GED
Instructor interview

Course Information

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COL 101	College Success	2
DFT 101	Introduction to Drafting	3
DFT 106	Mechanical Drafting	3
DFT 113	Introduction to Computer Aided Design	5
DFT 115	Structural Detailing	3
DFT 117	Introduction to BIM Applications	5
DFT 121	Commercial Architecture	7
DFT 124	Materials in Manufacturing & Construction	3
DFT 128	Civil Drafting	4
DFT 154	Software Applications for Drafting	2
DFT 185	Job Readiness	2
DFT 201	Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing	3
DFT 206	Mechanical Design	5
DFT 213	Parametric Modeling	5
DFT 215	Model-Based Definition	3
DFT 295	Engineering Design Technology Practicum	3
DFT 294*	Engineering Design Technology Cooperative Education (optional)*	8
AMATH 175J	Technical Mathematics for Advanced Manufacturing	5
COMP 100	Applied Composition (preferred) or
ENGL& 101	English Composition	5
	Total	68

Course Requirements for AAS Degree (22 Credits Minimum):

Choose 5 Human Relations credits below:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
PYSC& 100	General Psychology	5
SOC& 101	Introduction to Sociology	5

Choose 5 General Education credits below:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
ANTH& 106	American Mosaic	5
BIOL& 160	General Biology	5
CMST& 101	Introduction to Communication	5
GEOL& 101	Introduction to Physical Geology	5
HUM& 101	Introduction to Humanities	5
NUTR& 101	Human Nutrition	5
POLS 150	Contemporary World Issues	5
PSYC& 200	Lifespan Psychology	5

Choose 12 credits from the approved electives below:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
AMATH 185	Applied Algebra for Business and Industry (and/or higher math class)	5
DFT 296*	Engineering Design Technology Internship*	12
MTECS 123	Advanced SolidWorks	3
MTECS 224	Machining Essentials	7
SURS 110	Basic Surveying I	4
WELD 102	Oxyacetylene Welding & Brazing	7
	Total	90

*Students may take DFT 294 in place of DFT 185, DFT 215, and DFT 295. They may also take DFT 296 to receive 12 elective credits. Instructor permission is required.

Program Outcomes

Utilize 2D and 3D CAD/BIM software, drawings, engineer’s sketches, calculations, notes, building codes, and standards to produce civil, architectural, structural, and mechanical product information for a commercial building.
Produce Data Packages (DP’s) that achieve full product definition for mechanical assemblies and parts using drawing-based definition and model-based definition.
Apply mechanical design principles, mathematics, materials, and manufacturing process knowledge to design a mechanical assembly along a single digital thread.
Organize and produce geometric & non-geometric product data using spreadsheet software, windows file organization, and cloud storage organization.
Demonstrate job readiness through work ethic, a commitment to positive human relations, diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace, and navigation of employment tasks.