Drafting

Whether your dream is to become an architect, a structural designer or a civil engineer, Bristol-Plymouth's Drafting Program can be an important and enjoyable first step. You will learn to produce working drawings for a vast array of business applications, using computers and CADD (Computer Aided Drafting and Design) software.

• Architectural design
• AutoCAD
• Civil engineering
• Structural concepts
• Mechanical CAD
• Plumbing applications
• Machine CAD
• Electromechanical CAD

Facilities

Spacious and modern computer laboratory with up-to-the-minute software and hardware, including the latest versions of AutoCAD, Solid Works and Office Suite.

Recipe for Success

Take a detail-oriented person, interested in computers, with a strong math and science background, add the ability to visualize objects, and sprinkle in curiosity about engineering technology to produce a student who can benefit from this program.

Career Highlights

There is a continuing need for skilled drafting technicians, creating good employment prospects for graduates. Students amass skills that also allow them to enter related technology fields. Drafting provides good preparation for those going on to college to study engineering and architecture. Through the Tech Prep program, students can obtain college credit for work completed in high school.

Career Opportunities

• Design draftsperson
• CAD operator
• Architectural draftsperson
• Civil engineer
• Architect
• Mechanical engineer

Drafting Department