Why Consider Computer Aided Design Technician?

You want to bring design ideas to life through creativity and precision.
Seeing a project evolve from a digital design to a tangible product can be highly satisfying.
Skills are transferable across industries, providing many job opportunities.
Use cutting-edge hardware and software programs on a daily basis.
You want to collaborate with engineers and others to produce successful designs.

Why Learn at Lakeshore?

Start in the fall and graduate in spring, workforce-ready and well prepared to continue your education.
Learn from expert instructors with years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
Courses are offered in a flexible mix of online and in-person formats.
Learn in our state-of-the-art facilities, including our KOHLER Center for Manufacturing Excellence.
Because of our low student-to-faculty ratio, you’ll get to know instructors and fellow students.

What It Takes

Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks
Interest in the practical application of engineering science and technology
Good math and reasoning skills
Interest in creatively solving problems
Desire to use computers in the creation process
Ability to analyze information and use logic to address issues and problems

Career Area

Manufacturing

Type

Technical Diploma

Program Number

30-606-3

Availability

CBE

Technical Diploma
2 Terms
18 Credits
With multiple start dates year-round, start when it’s convenient for you.

Career Outlook

Computer Aided Design Technician

Median Income: $54,833.00*

POTENTIAL JOB TITLES

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Mechanical Drafters

Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.

Disclosure:

*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from the Lakeshore District.

Career Pathways Admissions Flexible Learning Courses

View Mechanical Design Career Pathway

ADMISSION AND FIRST SEMESTER ENROLLMENT STEPS

Work with Admissions Advisor to:

Submit Application
Complete the Student Success Questionnaire.
Schedule your First Time Program Counseling/Registration Session with your assigned program counselor to plan your first semester schedule, review your entire plan of study and discuss the results of the Student Success Questionnaire.

*Submit transcripts and test scores (optional, highly recommended): College transcripts, along with high school transcripts and test scores from within the last five years, used for course registration. Official transcripts needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

Program Cost

Tuition Cost: $2,921.21
Book Cost: $144.00
Supply Cost: $0.00
Program Total: $3,065.21

Want more information?

Submit your questions online
Contact an Admissions Advisor at 920.693.1366

Designed to fit your life schedule, Hybrid scheduling provides flexibility to attend courses through a blend of online and face-to-face, totally online, or flexing between these two modes on a weekly basis. Students will have identical learning components (assessments and lecture materials) whether sitting in the classroom or learning online.

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