Houston Community College System
Department of Drafting & Design Engineering Technology
1265 Pinemont Dr. Houston, Ste. 151, Texas 77018
713-718-8033 – 713-718-5544
francis.ha@hccs.edu
Faculty Manual
Spring 2016
Ver.16-0115
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Houston Community College System
CONTENTS
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Faculty Manual
- Guidelines And General Information
- Free Autocad Download And Tutoring Online For Hcc Students
- Why I Have To Take DFTG-1305 Technical Drafting Class?
- Drafting Careers
- 2016 Drafting Calendar
Attachments with this Manual email:
1. Updated Syllabus Template
2. Blue Form - Student Info Sheet
3. Green Form - Attendance Sign-In Sheet
4. Pink Form - Grade Entering Sheet (Template) Ver.8b
5. Drafting Program Tree (2016 pending)
6. PEP - Adjunct Faculty Evaluation Form
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USEFUL LINKS
W Account Sign-In
ttps://hccsaweb.hccs.edu:8080/psp/csprd/?cmd=login&languageCd=ENG&
HCC Webmail Log-in: https://webmail.hccs.edu/owa/auth/logon.aspx?url=https://webmail.hccs.edu/owa/&reason=0
Technical Issue at NW: http://tech.nwc.hccs.edu/hardware-software/support/ or call 713-718-8800 Help Desk
HCC New Drafting Program link: http://www.hccs.edu/finder/index.php?keyword=drafting
Learning Web
http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty?startswith=A
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Drafting & Design Engineering Technology
FACULTY GUIDELINES
Spring 2016
Dear faculty members,
Welcome to the Drafting Design Engineering Technology Program!
If you have seen your name on the session you are assigned on PeopleSoft, please continue to check the
status of enrolled students until the day/time of scheduled class meeting since the enrollment could be
suddenly decreased to unacceptable level. In that case, the class has to be canceled. If you are assigned to
teach for the Second Start term which begins about four weeks later, please continue to check it until the first
day of the class.
 At the first class meeting, please show up to your class 10-15 minutes in advance to greet your students as
well as to prepare your class equipment and media.
 Please post your updated resume, syllabus of your class to your Learning Web three days after your class
starts. This is a State law. Please call 713-718-8800 for technical help.
1. CLASS ROSTER
Your updated Class Roster can be viewed & printed under your “W” account at the PeopleSoft’s HCC Student
System Sign-In link: https://hccsaweb.hccs.edu:8080/psp/csprd/?cmd=login&languageCd=ENG
Again, please note that the enrollment could change hourly. If a student does not appear on the class roster, please
send him/her to the Registrar office until you could see the paid tuition receipt.
2. YOUR SYLLABUS
a. Please post your syllabus at the first week of the semester. A syllabus template with new added-on HCC policies
attached.
3. FORMS
There are three forms (attached) for your use during the semester:
a. Student Info Sheet (Blue form)
Please have your students fill out this form in the first week then return it to Drafting Department within 4 weeks by
email. Don't forget to make a copy for yourself.
b. Attendance Sign-In Sheet (Green form)
Please ask students to sign in at every class meeting. Out of security concern, this is to prove that the student has
attended your class at a particular time/date. This form needs to turn in to the Department at the end of the semester
in the Final Grade packet.
c. Grade Entering Sheet (Pink form)
This form allows you to enter students’ points/grades. It is in programmed Excel format. Of course, you should
modify it to meet your need.
4. STUDENTS RELATED ISSUES
a. All new drafting students are required to take the mandatory DFTG-1305 before taking any other drafting
classes. However, students can take DFTG-1305 and DFTG-1309 concurrently. Exception will be
considered on a case-by-case basis based on student’s experiences in Drafting Engineering field. Please
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note that students can take academic classes that are not administered by our department (LEAD,
ENGL, MATH, etc.) of their choice at any time.
b. In the first class meeting, if a student has not met the above prerequisite, please advise him/her to see
local drafting lead Instructors or contact me by email. Please do not let him/her continue to sit in your
class until getting approval by my office.
c.
You are not allowed to have any student auditing your class. Please refer him/her to my office for
approval.
d. If a student is absent for more than 2 class meetings, please contact him/her to find out the reasons and
to offer help.
e. Only student can withdraw his/her class. The withdrawal must be done himself online or in person at any
Admission office by the deadline (see HCC website calendar). New policy showing that the instructors
cannot give W to students at the final grade.
f.
Our drafting lab opens at certain times and designated locations (so far at Stafford, Pinemont, and Spring
Branch campuses) during the week. A lab open hour notice will be posted on the Drafting Bulletin board
about two weeks after the semester.
g. Please remind students the deadline of the withdraw date and the deadline for applying graduation if
applicable (see HCC website).
h. Student can file a Degree Plan after completing 5 classes (Certificate) or 10 classes (AAS Degree). They
need to see a counselor or an academic advisor.
i.
Minors In The Workplace Policy & Procedures
As a public educational institution, HCC has an obligation to provide a safe and enjoyable learning and working
environment for its students, faculty and staff. Minors or relatives of enrolled students are not permitted in
classrooms or at any HCC facility.
5. YOUR CLASSROOM
If you do not have the door code of the lab you are assigned to teach, please contact our secretary Ms.
Rowena Hubbard 713-718-8033. Please never give the door codes to anyone including students.
6. YOUR LEARNING WEB
An HCC website showing faculty members and class info and open to public. This is a State’s requirement to all
instructors who teach at public colleges. http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty?startswith=A
The contents of your website include:
a. Your resume. It should be updated every year.
b. Courses: The syllabus of all of your current teaching classes and should be updated every semester
c. Resources: To show assignments, links, reference materials, etc. particularly if you teach Web Enhanced class.
7. SUPPLIES AND COPIER
- You will be assigned your personal copy access code. Please contact Ms. Rowena Hubbard at 713-718-8033.
- Dry eraser and makers can be picked up at the related campus office or contact local drafting lab assistants.
8. OFFICIAL DATE OF RECORD
At the end of the 2nd week of your class meeting, please visit your PeopleSoft and perform the Official Date of
Record (also called 12th Day of Attendance Report or Censor Day). You need to check the attendance status of each
student for the first and second week. Finally, you must approve it by clicking the “approve” button.
If there are any students not showing up on the first week, please make a contact by calling and email asking him/her
to come to the class at the 2nd week, unless they did drop from your class. This exercise is very important for HCC to
get subsidized funds from the State so please take this request seriously.
9. TARDINESS
If you are late for more than 15 minutes due to traffic or any other reasons, please call the campus manager. The
office, in turn, will be informing your students who could be waiting at the front door of your class. If you are late for
more than 45 minutes, please report to my office after calling the campus manager as instructed above.
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Spring Branch:
713-718-5610
Katy:
713-718-5757
Alief Haynes:
713-718-5996
Bissonnet:
713-718-8153
Pinemont:
713-718-8400
Stafford:
713-718-7800
Eastside:
713-718-7000
Felix Fraga:
713-718-2800
Codwell:
713-718-8300
You also can contact our lead instructor at local colleges. Please see the list below.
10. SUBSTITUTION Policy
* If you predict that you may not be able to show up to your class, please email and call me at 713-718-5544 as
soon as you can so that we have sufficient time to find a substitute for you. Do not call the campus manager.
* If you are absent and fail to notify me in advance, the campus security officials, sooner or later, would send us an
Instructor Absence Report. In that case, we need to explain to them the reasons and it could be a serious issue
because you are still paid during your absence.
* All non-instructional times may be docked by the Pay Roll Department.
11. IT HELP
Should you or your students have any problem with the computer, printers, or overhead projector, please apply the
following procedures:
a. For Northwest College (Spring Branch, Katy, Alief-Hayes, and Alief-Bissonnett only): Log into the NW IT Support
to create a ticket: http://tech.nwc.hccs.edu/hardware-software/support/
Fill out the questions and don’t forget to indicate the computer/monitor station number or printer model. They will
respond to your email within hours.
Copy it and send its responded email to describe the problem to francis.ha@hccs.edu so that we could follow up
the status.
b. For all other campus, please email to customer.support@hccs.edu or call 713-718-8800 day time and evening.
c. If the problem needs to be resolved immediately (i.e. the projector is down during the lecture):
-Spring Branch campus: call 713-718-5421
-Katy campus: Steve Rota 713-718-5810 Email: steve.rota@hccs.edu
-Alief-Haynes: Pradip Patel 713-718-6945 Email: pradip.patel@hccs.edu
-Eastside and Felix campuses: Abraham Zermeno 713-718-7271. Email: abraham.zermeno@hccs.edu
-For other campuses: Please call 713-718-8800.
Note: Please do not call Drafting Dept. to report the technical problem since it only delays the response.
12. MAILBOX & FACULTY LOUNGE
You will be assigned a mail slot at the campus you teach. Please check it regularly. Your mail box is located at:
-Pinemont: Room 203 Faculty Lounge. Door code: 8400
-Northline: Door code: 1433
-Spring Branch: Adjunct Faculty Office, Room Fac-ADI door code 12345# or Fac-603 door code 08272#
-Katy campus: Mail room 102B (no door code). Faculty Lounge, door code 12330.
-Alief-Haynes: In the Faculty Lounge Room, door code 4513
-Stafford: Please contact campus manager at 713-718-7955 to get your personal door code.
Note: Do not share the door codes to anybody, including students.
13. FACULTY PARKING PERMIT
All faculty and staff members are required to display their parking permit on the vehicle’s windshield. Failure to do so
is subjected to a parking citation. Your free-of-charge permit is good for one year.
You can print your Parking Access Permit by accessing your PeopleSoft W Account under Self Service | Faculty
Center | Parking Access.
14. EGLS3
Near the end of each semester, students are required to perform The EGLS3 (Evaluation for Greater Learning
Student Survey System). The EGLS3 should be done during the class session. Please encourage your students to
complete it by the deadline. A memo will be sent out to remind you. Starting this semester, your EGLS3 performance
will be counted to annually faculty evaluation for both FT and Adjuncts.
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15. FINAL EXAM DATES
The final examination schedule of your class set by the system must be strictly observed. Please see the assigned
dates at the Final Exam Schedule.
16. FINAL GRADE PACKET
An email will be sent to you about two weeks before the end of the semester. Please note that the PS system will not
ready for you to enter grades until the last week of the semester. Please use the following symbols to show the
Student Attendance Report:
/ equals present
A equals absent
( ) means that the student's name does not appear on the online roster for that particular class meeting (i.e.:
the student was dropped from the class or withdrawn, or registered after the roster was generated.)
17. MISCELLANEOUS
- The instructor is always the last one to leave and lock the class room.
- You cannot leave the facility during your duty class meeting
- If you need markers, eraser immediately please stop by the campus office to pick them up.
- Textbook will be providing to you along with the instructors manual, assignment/exam keys or CD, if any. Please
return them to our office at the end of the semester unless you are assigned to teach the same class in the following
semester.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Thank you for your cooperation.
Thank you and have a great semester!
Francis Ha
Faculty Department Chair
1265 Pinemont Dr., Houston, TX 77018, Suite 151
713-718-5544 direct – 713-718-8033 Assistant (Rowena Hubbard)
281-804-8090 C
francis.ha@hccs.edu
Lead Instructors:
NE College: Marvin Griffin, 713-718-5255 W, 832-877-3129 C
marvin.griffin@hccs.edu
SE College: Frank Ortiz, 713-718-7228
frank.ortiz@hccs.edu
NW College: Andrew Amini, 713-718-8473, 832-833-6168 C
andrew.amini@hccs.edu
SW College: Zhiqin Jiang 713-718-7916, 832-455-0865 C
zhiqin.jiang@hccs.edu
Department Assistant:
Rowena Hubbard, 713-718-8033
1265 Pinemont Dr., Houston, TX 77018, Room 152
rowena.hubbard@hccs.edu
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FREE AUTOCAD DOWNLOAD & TUTORING ONLINE FOR HCC STUDENTS
1. FREE AUTOCAD
How To Download a Free AutoCAD for HCC Student
A free AutoCAD software for HCC students who have currently enrolled in any drafting class is available online. A HCC-issued email
address may be required to install the software, but the link will need your school website address during the registration
process. Note: The content, and terms from the website could be changed without notice.
a. ACCESS TO THE AutoCAD Website
Register at http://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/all
Click on
“AutoCAD”
If it doesn’t work, go to: http://www.autodesk.com and follow the process below:
Click on “Menu” in the upper right corner of the website.
Choose “Downloads”, and then click on “Free student software”
b. ACCESS TO THE WEBSITE
Click on “Sign-in” bar and follow the instructions.
For the 1st
time access
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c. FOR NEW STUDENT
a. Click on “Create Account” and follow the instructions.
2. FREE CADLEARNING CENTER TUTORING
Please include the following wording in all CAD Course Syllabi:
Online AutoCAD tutorials are available at the following link:
http://www.hccs.cadlearning.com
Access to these tutorials is available by opening an account at the site using your HCC-Email address
(firstname.lastname@student.hccs.edu)
These tutorials are internet based.
No software or IT involvement is required. They function with any browser.
Access to these modules is unlimited to all HCC Students and Staff.
Instructors may use: (firstname.lastname@hccs.edu)
Should you have any questions, please contact Mr. Frank Ortiz at frank.ortiz@hccs.edu.
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WHY I HAVE TO TAKE DFTG-1305 TECHNICAL DRAFTING CLASS?
(DFTG-1305 is pre-requisite course for all Drafting Specializations)
The Drafting/Design Engineering Technology department offers both CAD Certificates and A.A.S degree in Drafting
& Design Engineering Technology. The Certificate program is intended for Architects, Engineers & experienced
Designers & Drafters to update their skills to include drawing preparation and systems design with CAD software.
Non-drafters may pursue a CAD Certificate also, but they must understand that in so doing, they will required to
take a total of 30 hours of CAD related classes. This minimum number of semester hours is based on a non-drafter
taking Technical Drafting (DFTG 1305) as a prerequisite to the Basic CAD class. All these hours are applicable to
pursuing an A.A.S. Drafting & Design Engineering Technology degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I have to take the prerequisite Technical Drafting DFTG-1305 class before taking the Basic CAD?
It is highly recommended that a person with no drafting background takes the Technical Drafting class DFTG1305 before taking the first CAD class. Technical Drafting covers the principals of engineering drawing
development. Basic CAD simply teaches the student knowledgeable in those basic of drafting how to use the
drafting tools available in the CAD software package to create an engineering related drawings.
2. If I have no drafting background is it possible to take both Technical Drafting & Basic CAD concurrently?
Yes, but it is not recommend! Persons choosing to take both simultaneously must be aware that early aspects
of CAD class will encompass drafting principals which will not be taught in the Technical Drafting class until late
in the semester. As stated above, the Basic CAD class does not instruct the students in the principals of drafting
but is oriented to instructing a student knowledgeable of drafting principals in the use of tools within AutoCAD
in the preparation of and engineering related drawing.
3. If I had drafting in high school, do I have to take Technical Drafting before I can take the first CAD class?
If you have pursuing either a CAD Certificate or an A.A.S Degree you will be responsible for taking the Technical
Drafting class. The Technical Drafting may, under these circumstances, be taken simultaneously with the Basic
CAD class with the student assuming all responsibility for a working knowledge of the basic drafting principals.
However, if by chance you attended a high school with which HCCS has an Articulation Agreement (H.I.S.D.,
Spring Branch I.S.D., Cy-Fair I.S.D., and Katy I.S.D), you may receive credit for Technical Drafting based on
compliance with the premise of that agreement. Otherwise there is no credit or waiver is available for students
pursuing a CAD Certificate who cannot confirm a minimum of two years experiences in drafting. This also
applies to any student pursuing an A.A.S in Drafting and Design Engineering Technology.
4. Is it possible to test out of the Technical Drafting I class?
There is no equivalent test offered for exempting a student from the Technical Drafting class or any other
drafting classes.
5. I am currently employed as a draftsman, designer, engineer, or architect do I have to take the prerequisites
for the first some CAD classes?
Draftsman, designer engineer, or architect are exempt from having to take the prerequisites. Currently
employed drafters and designers must be able to confirm over two years of drafting experience before this
exemption applies. A company’s letter-head documentation issued by the company with name, telephone,
email, address of the supervisor required.
6. Must I be currently employed as a draftsman, designer, engineer, or architect to get the exemption from the
Technical Drafting class?
Engineers or Architects need no employment history to obtain the exemption. Drafters & Designers must be
able to submit written confirmation of drafting related work experience totaling two years with a past
employer (or employers) in order to waive the prerequisites for those pursuing a Certificate. A company’s
letter-head documentation issued by the company with name, telephone, email, address of the supervisor
required.
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7. What if I am not pursuing a CAD Certificate or an A.A.S. Degree? Do I still have to take the Technical Drafting
class?
It is highly recommended because the CAD class are not drafting classes in that not time is spent teaching the
principals of drafting. CAD classes are designed to teach the knowledgeable drafter how to produce an
engineering related drawing using the involved CAD software. You can request a waiver of the prerequisite for
the class you wish to take, but must understand that in doing so you, the students, assume the responsibility
for a working knowledge of the prerequisite materials (drafting basics) and that the instructor will not be
expected to present materials not relevant to his/her particular class. Departmental approval required.
8. Can I simply audit a CAD class?
No. There is not policy allowing the auditing of technical course at HCCS.
9. If I take the Basic CAD class without taking the prerequisite Technical Drafting class or providing
confirmation of work experience, can I take the Technical Drafting class later to obtain the credits required
to pursue a certificate or A.A.S. degree?
This is not the recommended approach unless you have been working in the Drafting & Design for more than
two years with an engineering company as mentioned above. In any case, students need departmental
approval.
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DRAFTING CAREERS
I. What Is Drafter?
Drafters prepare technical drawings and plans used by production and construction workers to build everything from
manufactured products such as spacecraft or industrial machinery to structures such as office buildings or oil and gas
pipelines. Their drawings provide visual guidelines, showing the technical details of the products and structures, specifying
dimensions, materials to be used, and procedures and processes to be followed. Drafters fill in technical details, using
drawings, rough sketches, specifications, codes, and calculations previously made by engineers, surveyors, architects, or
scientists. For example, they use their knowledge of standardized building techniques to draw in the details of a structure.
Some drafters employ a knowledge of engineering and manufacturing theory and standards to draw the parts of a machine
in order to determine design elements such as the number and kind of fasteners needed to assemble it. To do this, they
use technical handbooks, tables, calculators, and computers.
Traditionally, drafters sat at drawing boards and used compasses, dividers, protractors, triangles, and other drafting
devices to prepare a drawing manually. However, today, almost all drafters now use computer-aided drafting (CAD)
systems to prepare drawings. These systems employ computer work stations which create a drawing on a video screen.
The drawings are stored electronically so that revisions and/or duplications can be made easily. These systems also permit
drafters to easily and quickly prepare variations of a design. Although this equipment has become easier to operate, CAD
is only a tool. Persons who produce technical drawings using CAD still function as a drafter, and need most of the
knowledge of traditional drafters--;relating to drafting skills and standards--;as well as CAD skills.
As CAD technology advances and the cost of the systems continues to fall, it is likely that almost all drafters will use CAD
systems regularly in the future. However, manual drafting may still be used in certain applications, especially in specialty
firms that produce many one-of-a-kind drawings with little repetition.
II. Drafting Specializations
Drafting work has many specializations and titles may denote a particular discipline of design or drafting.
1. ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING
Architectural drafters draw architectural and structural features of buildings and other structures. They may specialize
by the type of structure, such as residential or commercial, or by material used, such as reinforced concrete, masonry,
steel, or timber.
2. ELECTRO-MECHANICAL DRAFTING DESIGN
Aeronautical drafters prepare engineering drawings detailing plans and specifications used for the manufacture of
aircraft, missiles, and parts.
Electrical drafters prepare wiring and layout diagrams used by workers who erect, install, and repair electrical
equipment and wiring in communication centers, power plants, electrical distribution systems, and buildings.
Electronic drafters draw wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, schematics, and layout drawings used in
the manufacture, installation, and repair of electronic devices and components.
3. MECHANICAL DRAFTING DESIGN
Mechanical drafters prepare detail and assembly drawings of a wide variety of machinery and mechanical devices,
indicating dimensions, fastening methods, and other requirements.
4. PIPING DRAFTING DESIGN
Process piping or pipeline drafters prepare drawings used for layout, construction, and operation of oil and gas
fields, refineries, chemical plants, and process piping systems.
5. CIVIL DRAFTING DESIGN
Civil drafters prepare drawings and topographical and relief maps used in major construction or civil engineering
projects such as highways, bridges, pipelines, flood control projects, and water and sewage systems.
III. Working Conditions
Drafters usually work in comfortable offices furnished to accommodate their tasks. They may sit at adjustable drawing
boards or drafting tables when doing manual drawings, although most drafters work at computer terminals much of the
time. Like other workers who spend long periods of time in front of a computer terminals doing detailed work, drafters
may be susceptible to eyestrain, back discomfort, and hand and wrist problems.
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IV. Employment
Drafters held about 310,000 jobs in 1996. Over 32 percent of all drafters worked in engineering services firms that design
construction projects or do other engineering work on a contract basis for organizations in other parts of the economy.
Another 29 percent worked in durable goods manufacturing industries, such as machinery, electrical equipment, and
fabricated metals. The remainder were mostly employed in the construction, communications, utilities, and personnel
supply services industries. About 5,000 were self-employed in 1996. An updated information will be posted later.
V. Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement
Employers prefer applicants for drafting positions who have completed post-high school training in drafting, which is offered
by technical institutes, community colleges, and some universities. Employers are most interested in applicants who have
well-developed drafting and mechanical drawing skills; a knowledge of standards, mathematics, science, and engineering
technology; and a solid background in computer-aided drafting and design techniques. In addition, communication and
problem-solving skills are required.
Individuals planning careers in drafting should take courses in math, science, computer technology, design or computer
graphics, and any high school drafting courses available. Mechanical and visual aptitude are also important. Prospective
drafters should be able to draw freehand, three-dimensional objects, dimensioning and do detailed work accurately and
neatly. Artistic ability is helpful in some specialized fields, as is knowledge of manufacturing and construction methods. In
addition, prospective drafters should have good interpersonal skills because they work closely with engineers, surveyors,
architects, and other professionals.
Entry level or junior drafters usually do routine work under close supervision. After gaining experience, intermediate level
drafters progress to more difficult work with less supervision. They may be required to exercise more judgment and perform
calculations when preparing and modifying drawings. Drafters may eventually advance to senior drafter, designer, or
supervisor or CAD manager. Many employers pay for continuing education, and with appropriate college degrees, drafters
may go on to become engineering technicians, engineers, or architects.
Many types of publicly and privately operated schools provide some form of drafting training. The kind and quality of
programs can vary considerably. Therefore, prospective students should be careful in selecting a program. They should
contact prospective employers regarding their preferences and ask schools to provide information about the kinds of jobs
obtained by graduates, type and condition of instructional facilities and equipment, and faculty qualifications.
Technical institute’s offer intensive technical training but less of the general education than do junior and community
colleges. Some award certificates or diplomas based on completion of a certain number of course hours. Many offer 2-year
associate degree programs, which are similar to or part of the programs offered by community colleges or State university
systems. Other technical institutes are run by private, often for-profit, organizations, sometimes called proprietary schools.
Their programs vary considerably in both length and type of courses offered.
Junior and community colleges offer curricula similar to those in technical institutes but include more courses on theory and
liberal arts. Often there is little or no difference between technical institute and community college programs. However,
courses taken at junior or community colleges are more likely to be accepted for credit at 4-year colleges than those at
technical institutes. After completing a 2-year associate degree program, graduates may obtain jobs as drafters or continue
their education in a related field at 4-year colleges. Four-year colleges usually do not offer drafting training, but college
courses in engineering, architecture, and mathematics are useful for obtaining a job as a drafter.
Area vocational-technical schools are post-secondary public institutions that serve local students and emphasize training
needed by local employers. Many offer introductory drafting instruction. Most require a high school diploma or its equivalent
for admission.
Technical training obtained in the Armed Forces can also be applied in civilian drafting jobs. Some additional training may
be necessary, depending on the technical area or military specialty, but often this can be gained on the job.
The American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) has established a certification program for drafters. Although drafters
are not generally required to be certified by employers, certification demonstrates that nationally recognized standards
have been met. Individuals who wish to become certified must pass the Drafter Certification Test, which is administered
periodically at ADDA-authorized test sites. Applicants are tested on their knowledge and understanding of basic drafting
concepts such as geometric construction, working drawings, and architectural terms and standards.
VI. Job Outlook
Employment of drafters is expected to change little through the year 2006. Although industrial growth and increasingly
complex design problems associated with new products and manufacturing will increase the demand for drafting services,
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greater use of CAD equipment by architects and engineers, as well as drafters, should offset this growth in demand. Many
job openings, however, are expected to arise as drafters move to other occupations or leave the labor force.
Opportunities should be best for individuals who have at least 9 months of training in a technically strong drafting program
and who have considerable skill and experience using CAD systems. CAD has become a powerful tool, simplifying many
traditional drafting tasks. It has increased the complexity of drafting applications while enhancing the productivity of
drafters. As technology continues to advance, employers will look for drafters who can combine a strong background in
fundamental drafting principles with a higher level of technical sophistication and an ability to apply this knowledge to a
broader range of responsibilities.
Demand for particular drafting specializations varies throughout the country because employment is generally contingent
upon the needs of local industry. Employment of drafters remains highly concentrated in industries that are sensitive to
cyclical changes in the economy, such as engineering and architectural services and durable goods manufacturing. During
recessions, drafters may be laid off. A growing number of drafters should continue to be employed on a temporary or
contract basis, as more companies turn to the personnel supply services industry to meet their changing needs.
VII. Earnings
Median annual earnings of drafters who worked year round, full time were about $54,020 in 2006; the middle 50 percent
earned between $34,680 and $67,860 annually. The top 10 percent earned more than $74,490, while the bottom 10
percent earned less than $33,550. (Source: US Department of Labor, 2006). A number of former students of Houston
Community College working for companies and corporations in Houston earn 60,000+ to 80,000+ yearly with five to ten
years’ experience. There are exceptions, some HCC alumni earn from $120,000 $160,000 per year that include over times.
The most common and high-paid specializations in drafting/designer are mechanical, electro-mechanical, and process
piping.
For more information, please visit: http://www.hccs.edu/finder/index.php?search=program&keyword=drafting
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April
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June
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September
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-Sprg Jan19 - May15,2016--
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--Sum 8-wk: Jun6 –July31,2016--
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--Fall: Aug22 – Dec11, 2016--
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Updated Syllabus Template
Blue Form - Student Info Sheet
Green Form - Attendance Sign-In Sheet
Pink Form - Grade Entering Sheet (Template)
Drafting Program Tree (2016 pending)
PEP - Adjunct Faculty Evaluation Form
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