CADD- Computer Aided Drafting & Design
Program Overview
This 2-year program covers architectural, technical, and civil drafting from 2D to 5D, as well as some 3D animation. Students learn several platforms, including Autodesk, Google, SolidWorks, and Office. Students have the opportunity to design detailed technical drawings, architectural drawings for residential (houses), commercial (office buildings), educational (schools), and medical (hospitals), and civil (road layouts and housing additions). Job opportunities are abundant, and students that complete the program enter the industry with jobs starting at $15–$20 per hour.
What You'll Learn
- Architecture Computer Aided Drafting and Design
- CAD Architectural
- CAD Civil
- CAD Engineering
- CAD Mechanical
- Drawing and Document Management
- Fundamentals and Applications in CAD
- General Safety
- Plan Reading and Elevations
Certifications and Licenses
- ODCTE Competency Certification
- Drafting Technician
- Architectural Drafter
- Autodesk AutoCad Certified User
*Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
College Credit
- Prior Learning Assessment
Career Opportunities
- CAD Operator
- Architectural Drafter
- Mechanical Drafter
For more information on occupations go to http://www.onetonline.org
Leadership Opportunities
Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) SkillsUSA
Enrollment Information
Who Can Enroll
High school juniors, seniors, and adultsProgram Length
This program is designed to be completed in 2 years (960 instructional hours).Tuition and Cost
$2.50 per credit hour X 960 hours = $2,400Financial Assistance
In-district* students under the age of 22 will be awarded the next step scholarship for students in good standing, which covers tuition and all full-time programs except Practical Nursing and Lineworker Technology.*In-district schools include: Blanchard, Bridge Creek, Dibble, Elmore City-Pernell, Lexington, Lindsay, Little Axe, Maysville, Newcastle, Noble, Paoli, Pauls Valley, Purcell, Stratford, Wanette, Washington, Wayne, Whitebead (PK-8) and Wynewood.
All financial assistance opportunities can be found on our Financial Aid webpage.
Class Schedule
Morning Session – 8:10 AM– 11:10 AMAfternoon Session – 12:45 AM – 3:45 PM
Transportation Services
- High school students: Transportation is provided from your high school to MidAmerica for both morning and afternoon classes. Buses will also take you back to your high school.
- Home school, EPIC, and adult students: Transportation is provided from your local high school for both morning and afternoon classes. Buses will also take you back to your high school.
Route times depend on the location of your high school. Click here for more detailed route times.
How to Apply
Applications are not posted online (except Lineworker Technology and Practical Nursing). High school students should contact their counselors and adult students should contact the MATC Admission Coordinators.
