GET THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO SHINE
The program not only prepares students for entry level positions immediately after graduation, it also prepares many students to move on to college in an array of engineering-based majors.
Product design and prototyping are emphasized and problem solving and analytical skills are developed and refined utilizing:
- Manually drawing design concepts with standard board tools
- Developing standard 2D drawings
- Developing 3D models and assemblies
- Creating prototypes utilizing standard hand and power tools and/or rapid prototyping
- Autodesk® applications including AutoCAD®, Inventor®, Fusion360® and Revit®
- Google® suite applications including Drive®, Sheets®, Docs®, Slides®, and Forms®
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
- Be willing and able to learn required math skills
- Possess strong science ability
- Possess good computer skills
- Ability to visualize items in three dimensions
- Be able to work individually and or with others
For information on this occupation’s description, required knowledge, job tasks and related job titles, state/national wages and employment trends, visit the U.S. Dept. of Labor’s site for this career field.
Student Testimonial:
Engineering Design Technologies
COLLEGE CREDIT
GACTC students can get a jump start on postsecondary education by taking advantage of the various articulation and/or dual enrollment opportunities. Select the link to review the college credit opportunities available.
POSSIBLE INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS
- Autodesk Certified User (AutoCAD®, Inventor®, Revit®)
- OSHA 10
