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Program Description for Mechanical Design Technology

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Provider Monroe County Community College
Date of last update 6/17/2009
Description This program is designed to equip students with one of the most sought-after technical skills in this area -- mechanical drafting and CAD. This program is representative of the highly technological demands of business and industry and maintains its leading edge with assistance from qualified representatives of industry, on current mechanical design practices and future trends. Course work within the program includes manufacturing processes, strength of materials, computer-aided drafting, computer-aided manufacturing, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and tool and die design. Students will gain the knowledge and ability to determine part specifications, dimensioning techniques, manufacturing processes and strength of materials through vigorous application-based projects. The students will achieve a thorough understanding of drafting fundamentals, and proceed to computer-aided drafting and computer-aided manufacturing. Mechanical Design Technologists may work in many areas, including product design and development, and manufacturing and production for organizations ranging from large multi-national corporations to small local shops. The need for competent board draftspersons continues and the demand for qualified CAD operators has exploded as companies take advantage of this progressive technology. Graduates of this program will be prepared for entry-level employment in the following areas: • CAD Operator/Designer • Tool and Die Drafter • Layout Drafter • Product Drafter • Detailer • Engineering Technician • Basic Machinist • CAD/CAM Operator • Research and Development Technician • Technical Sales Representative
Contact Name Mark Hall
Contact Phone Number (734) 384-4261
Contact URL www.monroeccc.edu
Course Length 63 Semester Hours
Admission Requirements Open
Credential Earned Associate's Degree
Other Credential Description None
Sources of Financial Assistance Accepted Individual Training Accounts, Pell Grants, Scholarships
Estimated Waiting Period to Enter Program 0 Days
License Fee for Employment No
Program Cost $6,086
Additional Costs Yes, $2,000
Internship/Externship Required No
New Program No
Completion Rate 100.0%
Number of Graduates in the last year 2
Employment Rate 100.0%
 
Follow-up information is available for 2 out of 2 graduates:
 
Number Employed: 1
Number in Related Training: 1
Number in the Military: 0
Number Self-Employed: 0
Number not in any of these categories: 0
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Training-Related Placement Rate 100.0%
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Average Starting Wage Not Available
 
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