WACTC

     

 


Instructor:   Employment (2004)                                                           
James McDowell 110,000 employees
jmcdowel@wactc.net  
(724) 746-2890 ext. 157 Projected Growth (2004-2014)
  Slower Than Average (0-9%)
Textbook:  

Architecture; Kicklighter; 2000.        

Projected Need (2004-2014)
Mechanical Drafting; French - Helsel; 2003 36,000  additional employees
   
Wages and Trends:  Required Supplies
Median Wages (2004) Calculator
$19.15 hourly Notebook
$39,830 annually Binder
   
   

Students will obtain education and skills in the areas of commercial and residential design, as well as mechanical design.

This three-year program prepares tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students for employment in the Drafting fields of mechanical, architectural, structural, electrical, topographical, and sketching.  Students learn Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) using the latest software and high tech equipment.  Program completers receive advanced status in Drafting at California University of Pennsylvania.

Technical drawing and graphic language Developments and intersections
Instrument and free hand drawing Drafting math and science
Graphic geometry and constructions Structural design
Multi-view drawing Architecture and landscape architecture
Dimensioning Surveying
Sectioning and auxiliary view drawing Mechanical design
Pictorial drawing Computer aided drafting and design

 

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CAD based computers
Blueprint machines
Poster printers
Printers
Z-Corp 3D printer

PA Skills Certificate
Residential Construction Academy (RCA) Nation Registry

California University of Pennsylvania – Industry and Technology
Pittsburgh Technical Institute – Computer Aided Drafting and Design
Westmoreland County Community College – Drafting/Design Technology

Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD / CADD
California University of Pennsylvania – Drafting and Design Technology; Engineering Technology
Community College of Allegheny County – Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD / CADD
ITT Technical Institute – CAD / CADD Drafting and Design Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology – Drafting and Design Technology
Pittsburgh Technical Institute – Computer Aided Drafting
Triangle Tech, Inc. – Drafting and Design Technology
Westmoreland County Community College – Architectural Drafting and Design

Mechanical Draftsperson Architect
CAD Operator Estimator
Design Engineer Drafting Assistant
Engineering Assistant Design Technician
Specialty Engineer Specialty Draftsperson
Cartographer Specification Writer
Engineering Technologist Architectural Draftsperson

 

Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.

 

 

Auto Mechanics | Carpentry | Child Care  | Collision Repair Technology | Cosmetology | Culinary Arts | Drafting | Electrical Occupations

 Emergency and Protective Services | Health Assistant | Heating and Air Conditioning | Machine Shop | Masonry | Networking | Welding

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