Students receive instruction from experienced experts in each Computer Aided Drafting Technology (CAD) course at Vatterott College in Joplin. The Associates of Occupational Studies degree in CAD introduces students to fundamental drafting concepts and autoCAD, as well as civil and residential architecture. Classes progress toward more advanced concepts such as customizing autoCAD, mechanical design, solid modeling, 3-D studio viz, and much more.
The objective of the Computer Aided Drafting Technology program is to give students the skills needed to meet the employment requirements of an entry-level computer draftsperson. Students graduating from this program will learn the necessary skills to obtain employment in the drafting field with a working knowledge of project management, CAD customization and CAD as it applies to the mechanical, architectural and civil/structural fields. This program consists of 90 weeks and a total of 108 quarter credit hours.
The CAD program at Vatterott College in Joplin is equipped with computer labs that offer the latest software and hardware meant to help students learn efficiently. Labs are open additional hours to provide work-study time outside of classes. Enrollment provides each student online resources such as library services, a student portal, email and online companion courses.
Career Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
“As more freight is shipped across the country, additional trucks, and corresponding truck repairers, will be needed. Opportunities should be very good for people with strong technical skills and who complete formal training in diesel mechanics at community colleges or vocational schools.”
Course List
ACC 102 Intro to Accounting
BUS 110 Intro to Business
BUS 200 Business Management
BUS 210 Business Information Systems
BUS 220 Organizational Behavior
BUS 222 Business Law
BUS 230 Retail Management
BUS 240 Customer Service
BUS 290 Business Ethics
MKT 102 Intro to Marketing
BUS 107 Intro to E-Business
BUS 115 Office Systems
BUS 125 Motivating Employees
BUS 130 Multi-Media
BUS 215 Human Resource Management
BUS 228 Small Business
BUS 234 Advanced Office Systems
GE 101 English Composition 1
GE 105 Intro to Psychology
GE 205 College Algebra