In the Engineering Design Technologies program students learn how drafters and engineers take their ideas from concept to production.

GET THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO SHINE

The program not only prepares students for entry level positions immediately after graduation, it also prepares many students to move on to college in an array of engineering-based majors.

Product design and prototyping are emphasized and problem solving and analytical skills are developed and refined utilizing:

  • Manually drawing design concepts with standard board tools
  • Developing standard 2D drawings
  • Developing 3D models and assemblies
  • Creating prototypes utilizing standard hand and power tools and/or rapid prototyping
  • Autodesk® applications including AutoCAD®, Inventor®, Fusion360® and Revit®
  • Google® suite applications including Drive®, Sheets®, Docs®, Slides®, and Forms®

STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:

  • Be willing and able to learn required math skills
  • Possess strong science ability
  • Possess good computer skills
  • Develop creative imagination with the ability to visualize in three dimensions
  • Be able to work individually and or with others
  • Be able to read and write at or near grade level

For information on this occupation’s description, required knowledge, job tasks and related job titles, state/national wages and employment trends, visit the U.S. Dept. of Labor’s site for this career field.

Student Testimonial:
Engineering Design Technologies

COLLEGE CREDIT

GACTC students can get a jump start on postsecondary education by taking advantage of the various articulation and/or dual enrollment opportunities. Select the link to review the college credit opportunities available.

POSSIBLE INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS

  • Autodesk Certified User (AutoCAD®, Inventor®, Revit®)
  • OSHA 10

Dusty Mauk

Engineering Design Technologies Teacher
814-505-1224
2nd Floor