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Architecture & Construction

Drafting

NEXT CLASS BEGINS June 12, 2023

Enter a career in the architecture & construction field!

NEXT CLASS BEGINS June 12, 2023 – Click Here for more information

Program Description:

Drafting is often called the “universal language of industry”.  Whether you are an inventor, an architect, or an engineer, communicating your ideas clearly and precisely to others is vital to having them become reality.  Technical drawing is the bridge between those ideas and production.  CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) knowledge and a command of the graphical language is essential to every project.  Every member of a project team is able to communicate and coordinate, through the language of drafting, a precise set of instructions for manufacturing or construction.  Manufacturers and contractors then rely on those drawings either to produce the next groundbreaking project or build the next skyscraper.  At McFatter’s CAD drafting studio, we introduce you to the basics of drafting before guiding you into more complex techniques through the use of state-of-the-art software, including AudoCAD, Revit, and Solidworks.  The drafting program provides you with a solid background to act as a stepping stone for advancement in the related career of your choice.  Students will receive instruction in the classroom and will practice hands-on-skills in the drafting studio, which is equipped with the latest tools and equipment to deliver the program curriculum.

Program Information:

NumberTitleLength
TDR0070Introduction to Drafting150 Hours
TDR0370Drafting Assistant450 Hours
TDR0775Drafting Detailer 1150 Hours
TDR0776Drafting Detailer 2150 Hours
TDR0570Architectural Drafter150 Hours
TDR0874Civil Drafter150 Hours
TDR0777Mechanical Drafter150 Hours
TDR0875Structural Drafter150 Hours

Program Costs:

ItemCost
Florida Resident Tuition$4,200.00
Out of State Tuition$16,800.00
Registration, Activity, Lab, Test, Insurance, and Trust Fees$475.00
Books / Supplies$507.00
Industry Certification & State Credential Exam Costs$90.00
Florida Resident Total Cost$5,272.00
Out of State Total Cost$17,872.00

Fees are based on the number of class days according to the Broward County Public Schools calendar. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

Admissions Requirements:

  • Schedule the Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) or provide official documentation for a TABE Exemption.
  • Schedule an appointment with your program counselor for TABE results and/or a program specific orientation.
  • Register for classes during open enrollment.  Please be advised that registration runs on a first come, first served basis.

Industry Certification and Licensure:

  • AutoDesk-Certified User – AutoCAD
  • AutoDesk-Certified User – Revit
  • AutoDesk-Certified User – Inventor
  • Certified SolidWorks Associate
  • AutoCad Certified Professional
  • ADDA

Employment Opportunities:

  • Architectural Drafter
  • Civil Drafter
  • Mechanical Drafter
  • Structural Drafter
  • Electrical Drafter
  • Automotive Design Drafter
  • Aeronautical Drafter
  • Marine Drafter
  • Landscape Drafter
  • Technical Illustrator
  • Interior Design Drafter

Accreditation:

For information about national and program accreditation, please contact the institution.

Program Info

Program Length:

1500 Hours/15 Months

Program Offered:

August, January, and June

Delivery Method:

Traditional

Days & Times:

Traditional

Full-time: 

  • Monday – Friday:
    8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Part-time: 

  • Monday – Friday:
    8:00 am – 11:00 am

Enroll in our Drafting program today.

To get started in the Drafting program, Sign Up today for a program orientation or contact the counselor at: (754) 321-5840 or  [email protected]
Mary Barone, Certified School Counselor

For additional information, please contact the Office of Admissions at (754) 321-5700.