Study computer-aided design at JCC
The Computer-Aided Design certificate at Jamestown Community College prepares you for entry-level manufacturing positions in engineering drawing and computer-aided design. While at JCC, you’ll learn how to use industry-standard CAD-based systems like AutoCAD and SolidWorks. After graduation, you can immediately enter the workforce in positions like CAD operator/designer and quality assurance personnel.
2024 median pay for drafters: $65,380/year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Where to study at JCC
This program is registered for the Jamestown Campus and Cattaraugus County Campus. Course availability may vary by semester, and some courses may be offered online or at a single campus location. Consult the course schedule for current offerings.
Program pathway
Earn this certificate as a part of:
This program includes courses that may qualify for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL).
Courses
CAD skills
After you complete the program, you will be able to:
- Use an industrially accepted CAD software package to prepare 2-D drawings.
- Use an industrially accepted CAD software package to prepare 3D solid models.
- Apply dimensions and tolerances to drawings using conventional dimensions and tolerances that follow industry standards.
- Apply dimensions and tolerances to drawings using Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) at a basic level that follow industry standards.