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Technical Design

Certificates of Recognition


Architectural Design
Civil Design
GIS Technology
Mechanical Technology
Technical Design


Advisor Office Phone
Newman, Grant Engineering 104 360.475.7393
Raty, Ron Business 211 360.475.7389
Sanchez, Peter Business 207 360.475.6552



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:
  1. Demonstrate sufficient skills to perform entry level work as technical designer/drafter and/or CAD operator.
  2. 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:
  1. Demonstrate sufficient skills to perform entry level work as technical designer/drafter and/or CAD operator.
  2. 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:
  1. Demonstrate sufficient skills to perform entry level work as a GIS Technician.
  2. 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:
  1. Demonstrate sufficient skills to perform entry level work as technical designer/drafter and/or CAD operator.
  2. 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:
  1. Apply drafting concepts and knowledge to produce the desired product.
  2. Use computer-aided design software at the minimum skill level.
  3. Access and use technical, human, and information resources accurately to complete simple assigned projects and tasks.
  4. Use a systematic approach for project completion with some help from supervision.
  5. Behave responsibly in the completion of work projects and/or tasks, and in interaction with others in the workplace.
  6. 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: 2012-2013 Olympic College Catalog