Drafting Technology, Diploma

 

Program Standard and Course Guide

 

Table of Contents

 

ADMISSIONS

 

Standard Number: DR02 –02-01 (Admission Requirements)

 

Standard Statement

 

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Drafting Technology Diploma program.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Admission refers to regular admission into a Diploma-granting program.

 

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable.

 

The institution develops and implements clearly stated Diploma program admissions policies and procedures.

 

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Drafting profession.

 

Evaluative Criteria

 

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Drafting Technology Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures. 

1. The requirements for admission to the Drafting Diploma program are:

2. documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;

3. achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

4. completion of application and related procedures.

 

Admission of transfer students to the Drafting Diploma program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

1. regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited Diploma or degree granting institution; and

2. proper completion of application and related procedures.

 

Standard Number: DR02 02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

 

Standard Statement

 

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Drafting Diploma program.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

 

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

 

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into Diploma programs on a provisional basis.

 

Evaluative Criteria

 

Provisional admission to the Drafting Technology Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

 

The requirements for provisional admission to the Drafting Technology Diploma program are: 

1. documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;

2. achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and

3. completion of application and related procedures.

 

All Drafting Technology Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

 

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the Georgia Board of Technical and Adult Education.

 

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

 

Standard Number: DR02-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

 

Standard Statement

 

A Major Code of DR02 and a CIP Code of 15.1301 are applied to the Drafting Technology, Diploma program.
The Program Title Program Specializations and the assigned specialization major code and CIP codes are as follows:
Specialization Title	Specialization Major Code	Specialization CIP Code
Mechanical Drafting Specialization	MD02	15.1306
Architectural Drafting Specialization	AD02	15.1303

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Assignment of a statewide Major Code DR02 and CIP Code 15.1301 to the Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

 

Each degree/Diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

 

Evaluation Criteria

 

Each authorized degree/Diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.

 

Each degree/Diploma/certificate having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.

 

Degree/diplomas/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.

 

Standard Number: DR02-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

 

Standard Statement

 

The Drafting Technology Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code DR02 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification Code.

 

Evaluative Criteria

 

The Drafting Technology Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of DR02, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:

 

Program Title

 

Drafting Technology, Diploma

 

Program Description

 

The Drafting Technology program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions in the drafting field. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in drafting. Graduates of the program receive a Drafting Technology Diploma.

 

Courses	General Core Courses	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours (18)
ENG 101	English [P/C] *	5	0	0	5	5
MAT 103	Algebraic Concepts [P/C] **	5	0	0	5	5
MAT 104	Geometry and Trigonometry [P/C] MAT 103, with C or better	5	0	0	5	5
EMP 100	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development [P/C] provisional admission	3	0	0	3	3
Courses	Occupational Courses	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
DDF 100	Drafting Fundamentals	4	4	0	8	6
or
DDF 101	Introduction to Drafting [P/C] Provisional admission	2	8	0	10	6
DDF 102	Size and Shape Description I [P/C] DDF 101 or DDF 100	1	9	0	10	5
DDF 107	CAD Fundamentals [P/C] DDF 102, SCT 100	2	8	0	10	6
DDF 111	Intermediate CAD [P/C] DDF 107	2	8	0	10	6
DDF 112	3D Drawing and Modeling [P/C] DDF 111	2	8	0	10	6
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers [P/C] provisional admission	1	4	0	5	3
Mechanical Drafting Specialization

 

DDF 103

Size and Shape Description II [P/C] DDF 102

1

9

0

10

5

 

DDF 105	Auxiliary Views [P/C] DDF 102	1	4	0	5	3
DDF 106	Fasteners [P/C] DDF 102	3	6	0	9	6
DDF 108	Intersections and Development [P/C] DDF 102	1	9	0	10	5
DDF 109	Assembly Drawings I [P/C] DDF 108	1	9	0	10	5
XXX xxx	Elective	(0)+	(0)+	(0)+	(0)+	3
Architectural Drafting Specialization
DDS 203	Surveying I	1	4	0	5	3
or
DDS 204	Estimating					(3)
DDS 205	Residential Architectural Drawing I	2	8	0	10	6
DDS 207	Mechanical Systems for Architecture	1	0	4	5	3
DDS 208	Residential Architectural Drawing II	2	8	0	10	6
XXX xxx	Elective	(0)+	(0)+	(0)+	(0)+	9

 

[P/C]  Prerequisite/Core-requisite

 

*	ENG 097, or entrance; and RDG 097, or entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels
**	MAT 098, or entrance  score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels or arithmetic and algebra scores in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels

 

Program Final Exit Point

 

Drafting Technology, Diploma recipient

 

77 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

 

APPENDIX A

 

Accreditation and Certification

 

The Drafting Diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools by meeting Commission on Colleges (COE) or (COC) accreditation requirements and must not conflict with accreditation criteria established by COC and COE. In addition, this program may not conflict with or violate the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council requirements. Some Degree of transferability between this program and P.O.S.T. academy has been established.

 

APPENDIX B

 

General Information

Diploma Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

 

The standard curriculum for Drafting Technology

 

 Diploma program is set up on the quarter system. Two suggested sequences for the program are given below. Technical colleges

 

 may implement the Drafting Diploma program by using one of the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and or Core-requisites.

 

Suggested Sequence I

 

 

 

 

 

 

Architectural Drafting Specialization

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

APPENDIX C

 

Drafting, Diploma

 

Suggested Equipment List:

     None

 

 

Posted: 08/03/04

Updated: 09/14/04

Updated: 02/24/05