Technical Design
Certificates of Recognition
Architectural Design
Civil Design
GIS Technology
Mechanical Technology
Technical Design
Architectural Design
This program is designed to provide the student with the skills necessary to perform as an entry-level technical designer/drafter and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) operator in the field of Architectural Design.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the ability to apply their skills and knowledge in the following ways: - Demonstrate sufficient skills to perform entry level work as technical designer/drafter and/or CAD operator.
- Understand and apply basic drafting techniques and methods as required in the workplace.
| Required Courses | Credits |
| OLRM | 220 | Human Relations in the Workplace | 3 |
| TEC-D | 107 | Technical Drawing* | 4 |
| TEC-D | 127 | Residential Architectural Drawing* | 4 |
| TEC-D | 128 | Adv Residential Architectural Drawing* | 4 |
| TEC-D | 200 | Computer-Aided Design I* | 4 |
| Total Credits Required | 19 |
Civil Design
This program is designed to provide the student with the skills necessary to perform as an entry-level technical designer/drafter and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) operator in the field of Civil Drafting.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the ability to apply their skills and knowledge in the following ways: - Demonstrate sufficient skills to perform entry level work as technical designer/drafter and/or CAD operator.
- Understand and apply basic drafting techniques and methods as required in the workplace.
| Required Courses | Credits |
| OLRM | 220 | Human Relations in the Workplace | 3 |
| TEC-D | 107 | Technical Drawing* | 4 |
| TEC-D | 200 | Computer-Aided Design I* | 4 |
| TEC-D | 217 | Computer-Aided Design II* | 4 |
| TEC-D | 231 | Introduction to Civil Drafting* | 4 |
| Total Credits Required | 19 |
GIS Technology
This program is designed to provide the student with the skills necessary to perform as an entry level GIS Technician.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the ability to apply their skills and knowledge in the following ways: - Demonstrate sufficient skills to perform entry level work as a GIS Technician.
- Understand and apply basic GIS techniques and methods as required in the workplace.
| Required Courses | Credits |
| CIS | 154 | Access for Professionals* | 4 |
| OLRM | 220 | Human Relations in the Workplace | 3 |
| TEC-D | 150 | Introduction to GIS* | 4 |
| TEC-D | 151 | Intermediate GIS with ArcView* | 4 |
| TEC-D | 200 | Computer-Aided Design I* | 4 |
| Total Credits Required | 19 |
Mechanical Technology
This program is designed to provide the student with the skills necessary to perform as an entry-level technical designer/drafter and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) operator in the field of Mechanical Drafting.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the ability to apply their skills and knowledge in the following ways: - Demonstrate sufficient skills to perform entry level work as technical designer/drafter and/or CAD operator.
- Understand and apply basic drafting techniques and methods as required in the workplace.
| Required Courses | Credits |
| OLRM | 220 | Human Relations in the Workplace | 3 |
| TEC-D | 107 | Technical Drawing* | 4 |
| TEC-D | 112 | Blueprint Reading* | 4 |
| TEC-D | 200 | Computer-Aided Design I* | 4 |
| TEC-D | 217 | Computer-Aided Design II* | 4 |
| Total Credits Required | 19 |
Technical Design
This 30-week training course is designed to provide the basic knowledge in orthographic concepts, manual-drafting skills, and computer-aided drafting skills to prepare students to be competitive applicants in trades and construction-related occupations.
Preparation is concentrated in two areas: Basic Drafting Skills Improvement, and The Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Drafting.
Upon completion of this program, students may choose to work in drafting or in the field of choice, or pursue further training in a trade.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the ability to apply their skills and knowledge in the following ways: - Apply drafting concepts and knowledge to produce the desired product.
- Use computer-aided design software at the minimum skill level.
- Access and use technical, human, and information resources accurately to complete simple assigned projects and tasks.
- Use a systematic approach for project completion with some help from supervision.
- Behave responsibly in the completion of work projects and/or tasks, and in interaction with others in the workplace.
- Communicate orally, graphically, and in writing, using technical language in ways that maximize production.
| Required Courses | Credits |
| TEC-D | 107 | Technical Drawing* | 4 |
| TEC-D | 109 | Descriptive Geometry* | 4 |
| TEC-D | 200 | Computer-Aided Design I* | 4 |
| Total Credits Required | 12 |
NOTE: Elective and newly created courses may be substituted with permission of a Technical Design advisor.
*See course description for prerequisite.
Source: 2013-2014 Olympic College Catalog
