The Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology program is designed to prepare students for work as technicians in construction-related industries, allowing graduates to work in a broad range of jobs, such as drafting, estimating, sales, construction management and project coordination. General contractors, subcontractors, home builders, architectural and engineering firms, material supplies, manufacturers and building centers all have specific areas of employment for graduates of this program.
Students are provided with classroom and laboratory experiences emphasizing manual and computer-aided drafting for residential and commercial buildings, estimating, structural design, mechanical and electrical systems for buildings, presentation techniques and remodeling. In addition, students will take courses in communications, technical mathematics, and business which will provide them with career-advancing skills.
