Computer Aided Design and Drafting

Instructor: Mr. Ross

Computer-Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) and provides a broad base of experience in mechanical and architectural drafting so that students will realize the diversity of this field. Occupational areas include drafters, engineers, technical assistants, engineering aides, CADD designers, 3-D animators, and technical illustrators.

Students who successfully complete the program have skills that will allow them to achieve a good income within a few years of graduation, and they are well prepared for higher education if they so desire. Students earn credits at Harford Technical High School that can be applied to an A.A.S. degree at Harford Community College in the CADD program.

Area employment opportunities include Black and Decker, Fredrick Ward and Associates, Morris and Ritchie Associates, Stoker Associates, SURVICE, and Aberdeen Proving Ground.

Successful students in the program possess the ability to work cooperatively with others to complete tasks, have superior spatial relations, aptitude, and good math and science ability.

CADD information

Master Competencies

C.A.D.D Software
Civil Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Fabrication

Certifications

Articulation Agreement for testing:
-Engineering
-CADD
-Blueprint Reading

Opportunities After High School

Apprentice
Engineering Technician
Drafters
Post-Secondary Education
-Engineers
-CADD designers
-3-D Animators
-Technical Illustrators