Drafting & Design at Texas State Technical College

Posted by admin on September 11th, 2009 and filed under architectural drafting | 3 Comments »

www.tstc.edu Drafting is a universal language. Drafting is the language used for communicating in manufacturing, engineering, public utilities, electronics, aerospace and architecture. While the professionals in these industries read and work with the language of drafting, they rely on skilled, knowledgeable drafting technicians to translate.

Drafters and drafting technicians lay the groundwork for everything from skyscrapers to spacecraft with precise technical drawings. The drafter’s plans provide the vital details and visual guidelines used in manufacturing, construction and chemical processing.

Texas State Technical College designed the Drafting & Design Technology programs to prepare talented, professional drafters for today’s industries. Drafting & Design Technology offers intensive, industry-specific instruction in the Architectural/Civil Specialization and the Mechanical/Electronics Specialization.
As a graduate of the DDT Mechanical/Electronic Specialization, you can look forward to a variety of excellent career opportunities. Job titles that graduates may hold include designer, CAD operator, architectural detailer and project manager. Drafting technicians also hold many responsibilities. In addition to design, PCB layouts and detailing, these professionals provide material takeoffs, work with customers and supervise others.

As a graduate of the DDT Architectural/Civil Specialization, you can look forward to outstanding career opportunities in a variety of positions. Job titles that graduates may hold include designer, CAD operator, architectural detailer and project manager. Drafting technicians also hold many important responsibilities. In addition to design, layout and detailing, these professionals often provide material takeoffs and on-site inspections of building projects, work with internal and external customers and supervise others.

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3 Responses

  1. amber2nd Says:

    my god the world …
    my god the world aint fair…i want to study there since i got the mind to think since i was in grade shool i want to be a draftsman…i studied vocational here in the philippines major in drafting..in highschool..but the school have no tools to upgrade your skill.. draftsman is my dream to be,and to study there if given a chance..was a dream came true to me..i was so jealous..

  2. fighter1982 Says:

    Its only bad for …
    Its only bad for you buddy..know how use you knowledge in cad, its not that bad.. cad is not for everyone, maybe its just you.

  3. latinking69D Says:

    Drafting is bad …
    Drafting is bad career move it leads to no where

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