Mechanical Computer Aided Design and Drafting
Certificate of Achievement Advanced Manufacturing · Sierra College · 2026-2027 Catalog
(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 | |