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Computer Aided Drafting2021-03-04T20:52:24+00:00

Computer Aided Drafting

  • Screen grab of SolidWorks
  • Student working on a computer
  • Girl using surveying equipment
  • Student looking at blueprints

It all starts with a plan.

That plan might start on the back of a napkin, but it ends with a professional drafter and drafting software.

Students in Salina Tech’s Computer Aided Drafting program learn to use industry-standard software, such as Revit, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD Civil 3D to create everything from house plans to complex three-dimensional machine parts.

CAD technicians (or drafters) typically start their career by working directly under licensed architects, engineers and planners to develop support documentation such as drawings, blueprints and profiles. Salina Tech’s CAD program is designed to prepare them for this by covering topics such as mechanical drafting, civil drafting, architectural drafting, 3D modeling, and sheet metal design.

Program Length

9 Months
Two Years

Program Cost

$6,866
$10,091

Degree Earned

Technical Certificate
Associate Degree

Expected Salary

$25,000 – $35,000
$25,000 – $35,000

What You Will Learn

  • Knowledge, technical skills, attitudes and workplace skills necessary for successful employment in the drafting profession.

  • Provide relevant learning experiences facilitated by qualified staff using current methods and equipment to meet occupational requirements and needs.

  • Ensure that all students are informed of the performance that is expected of them.

  • Provide a Computer Aided Drafting program that meets the employment needs of the community.

  • Develop and nurture relationships with the engineering community in order to provide adequate and varied job placement for each student.

Learn about CAD software using these additional resources:

  • Free Online guide to learn AutoCAD Fundamentals – The Hitchhiker’s Guide to AutoCAD.

  • Economical textbook to learn AutoCAD Fundamentals – AutoCAD 2021: A Problem-Solving Approach by Sham Tickoo, ISBN 978-1-64057-091-7.

  • U.S. CAD Online University offers on-demand, self-paced courses for AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit for a low subscription fee.

  • Live virtual or in-person AutoCAD, Inventor, and Revit courses are available through D3 Technologies. Visit their website or contact them for pricing and a training schedule.

  • Contact Ryan Weber for more information about other Computer-Aided Drafting continuing education opportunities.

* For access to AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, or Inventor, a 30-day free trial can be downloaded from Autodesk.

Careers

  • Architectural Firms

  • Construction Companies

  • Mechanical Engineering Firms

  • Civil Engineering Firms

  • Ag-Related Industries

  • Manufacturers

  • City, County, & State Engineering Offices

Information

Note: Program schedule does not include general education courses required by program.

  • Contact the CAD Enrollment Specialist with any questions, admissions requirements, or to set up program shadowing or tours.

Ron Redden

785-309-3128

ron.redden@salinatech.edu

Faculty

Ryan Weber earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Kansas Wesleyan University and his Master of Science degree in Career and Technical Education from Pittsburg State University.  He is also a Certified SolidWorks Professional and Certified AutoCAD Professional. 

Mr. Weber worked for Coperion K-Tron as a design technician for 5 1/2 years prior to coming to Salina Tech in 2010 to teach in the Computer Aided Drafting program.  

As a design technician he traveled to 30 states and 2 foreign countries to assist manufacturers of products as diverse as toothpaste, peanut butter and flour.

ryan.weber@salinatech.edu | 785-309-3127

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Scholarships

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For more information about our completion, on-time graduation rates, cost, placement rates, and median debt incurred, please go to KSDegreestats.org. You may also compare programs at various Kansas colleges there.

Salina Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, military service, or any other non-merit based factor in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, ADA, Title IX, Section 504, Title II, GINA, is directed to contact the Vice President of Student Services, 2562 Centennial Rd, Salina, KS 67401, 785-309-3100.

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