FrameCAD Steel Design
Certificate of Specialization Architectural Technology · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The FrameCAD Steel Design Certificate prepares students and working professionals for design, production drawing, and file preparation for panelized steel frame production and installation. Course projects will use FrameCAD Structure and Detailer software to design and prepare files for production on a FrameCAD F325iT machine. FrameCAD is disrupting the way buildings get made by reducing waste, transportation, and build time and by increasing strength and longevity. People with skills in this transforming industry command high salaries and will be part of a new age of design/manufacture/build.
Program Outcome
Program Learning Outcomes
- Successful students in this program will be able to design and produce digital files for a small structure using FrameCAD Structure and Detailer software and export the file for production in FrameCAD Factory.
Requirements
Review Graduation Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ARCH A104 | Introduction to FrameCAD Steel Framing | 1 |
| ARCH A121 | FrameCAD Studio 1 | 2 |
| ARCH A122 | FrameCAD Studio 2 | 2 |
| ARCH A241 | FrameCAD Workshop 1 | 2 |
| Total Units | 7 | |
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| ARCH A104 | Introduction to FrameCAD Steel Framing |
| ARCH A121 | FrameCAD Studio 1 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| ARCH A122 |
| ARCH A241 |