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CAD Technician Certificate

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

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Method of Delivery

Hybrid or blended

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends

Instructional Program (CIP)

CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. 151302

Description

Location: PCC-Downtown Campus, Tucson, AZ


FOR PROGRAM INFORMATION CONTACT: 520-206-7265


A. Course Objective: Gain skills and knowledge to work as an entry-level drafter/designer in residential architecture, small commercial architecture, small civil design, and interior design.


Description: Learn basic drafting and design fundamentals using AutoCAD and Sketch Up computer-aided drafting (CAD) tools.


Competencies to be achieved:
• Create computer-aided representations that develop and document design ideas.
• Apply various graphic outputs of the design process.


B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
In-state: $4,455.00; Out-of-state: $11,110.00


C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition): $270.00
Check with department for list of required books, 520-206-7265


D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition): $80
• Headphones
• Thumb drive
• Binder
• Grid Paper
• Highlighted


E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status/Credential Verification: Sharon Macias; smacias3@pima.edu; 520-724-7653


F. Direct Website link to the program:
https://www.pima.edu/programs-courses/credit-programs-degrees/computer-information-technology/computer-aided-drafting/cad-technician-cert.html


G. Additional Information:
• Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: Not applicable
• Other requirements needed: Not applicable


H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
https://www.pima.edu/paying-for-school/paying-your-bill/refunds/index.html


I. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
• Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: No,
• Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials) Yes or No: Yes,
• Career Pathway: This certificate builds towards the CAD Parametric Modeler Certificate and the CAD Associates of Applied Science.
• Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by industries/companies) Yes or No (explain)
Yes, person will have requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to work nationally.
• Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school) Yes or No: The courses in this award are accredited through the Higher Learning Commission, but not by a separate accrediting agency.
Accrediting Agency and link to website: https://www.hlcommission.org/


J. Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program. 43%

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

32

Hours

30

Entrance Requirements

None

School

Pima Community College

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

Pima Community College, Downtown Campus Tucson, AZ

Local WIB

6 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pima

Name of Credential

CAD Technician Certificate

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Refund Policy

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$270.00

In-State Tuition

$4,045.00 Differential Tuition A

Other Fees

$60.00 Course fees

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$10,690.00 Differential Tuition A Non Resident

Registration Fee

$30.00

Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)

$50.00 Headphones, Thumb Drive, Binder, Grid Paper

Total In-State Program Cost

$4,455.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$11,100.00

Demand Occupation(s)

17-3011.00Architectural and Civil Drafters
$15.86 per hour
Required Certification: Associate Degree, On the job training

Provider Status

Approved

Address

Various PCC Campus Locations, Tucson, Arizona 85709

Phone Number

(520) 206-4737

Web Address

https://www.pima.edu/programs-courses/credit-programs-degrees/computer-information-technology/computer-aided-drafting/cad-technician-cert.html

Last Updated

Dec 09, 2024

Created

Aug 29, 2018

Renewal

Dec 09, 2026

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