# Mechanical Computer Aided Design and Drafting (Certificate of Achievement)

Sierra College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Advanced Manufacturing

Source: https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/departments/advanced-manufacturing/#mechcivilcoa

(Formerly Advanced Manufacturing—Drafting Mechanical/Civil)

(Formerly Drafting and Engineering Support—Mechanical/Civil)

Successful completion of the curriculum in Mechanical Computer Aided Design and Drafting prepares students for entry-level positions as document support technicians in the fields of mechanical and civil engineering. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.

**Required Courses:**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AAD 0070 | Graphic Design II: Introduction to Digital Design | 3 |
| ADVM 0001A | Computer Aided Design for Mechanical Design and Drafting I | 3 |
| ADVM 0001B | Computer Aided Design for Mechanical Design and Drafting II | 3 |
| ADVM 0001C | Advanced Computer Aided Design Modeling | 3 |
| ADVM 0001D | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 |
| ADVM 0002A | Computer Aided Design for Manufacturing Processes | 2 |
| ADVM 0003D | Design for Additive Manufacturing - 3D Printing | 3 |
| ADVM 0004A | CNC Cutting and Fabrication Level I | 2 |
| ENGL 0012 | Writing in the Workplace | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | **25** |