Computer-Aided Design and Drafting ELC.

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Before computer-aided drafting (CAD), there were typically three basic levels in an engineering department – they were:
engineer, designer, and drafter. The engineer is typically someone with a university degree whose job it is to take input and
requests from a marketing department to set the parameters for a machine to be created. The engineer would establish the
specifications: how big, how fast, how powerful, how durable, etc. He/she would give this information to a designer. The
designer would usually create sketches, or formal layouts, that determined the exact shape and size of all components of
the machine. One of the other phases of the process is to determine exactly what material (size, thickness, etc.) would be
necessary to support the machine. This might be done either by the designer or by the engineer. The final process would be
to take the designer’s information and turn it into formalized drawings that met the standards of the company and the
manufacturing department - this final process is be done by the drafter. The drafter was usually the middleman between
engineers/designers and manufacturing. When CAD came along the two positions (designer and drafter) became somewhat
blurred. As designers created their "sketches" and "layouts", they were able to do so on CAD and actually formalize their
drawings as they went along. One engineering supervisor I know said it well, "They’re not drafters anymore but we don’t
know what else to call them." Now drafters are typically "designers" who work directly with engineers.

Drafters prepare technical drawings and plans used by production and construction workers to build everything from
manufactured products, such as toys, toasters, industrial machinery, or spacecraft; to structures, such as houses, office
buildings, or oil and gas pipelines. Their drawings provide visual guidelines, showing the technical details of the products
and structures and specifying dimensions, materials to be used, and procedures and processes to be followed. Drafters fill in
technical details, using drawings, rough sketches, specifications, codes, and calculations previously made by engineers,
surveyors, architects, or scientists.

The student will receive an Attestation d'Études Collègiales (A.E.C) upon the successful completion of the program and
begin a career in a field where the competencies acquired at Herzing College are in demand.

What career path will Herzing College prepare me for?

With the help of computerized drafting software, the CAD technician assists other drafters and engineers in the preparation
of engineering drawings and models. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the drafter is required to research information and
act as technical support to technicians, engineers and industrial designers or architects. Careers can be found in the
manufacturing, aero-spatial, transport, automobile, and construction sectors as well as the public service.
Potential job position titles include: Mechanical Engineering Technologist, Industrial Engineering Technologist, and
Technologist in Drafting, Draftsperson, CAD Technician, and Architectural Drafter.

What Else Does Herzing College Have to Offer?

While studying at Herzing College, the student has free access to the Internet, the help and training from dedicated
instructors, a free career development service, the help of a stage coordinator and the attention of friendly staff.

Cad Products Used

Students will be using the AutoDesk family of products running on an AutoCADplatform. Either CAD programs such as
SolidWorks will also be introduced.. The main focus of the program will be on preparing students for the manufacturing and
building industries. The products covered in this program will be:
 AutoDesk AutoCAD
 AutoDesk ® Mechanical Desktop
 AutoDesk Inventor®
 AutoDesk® Architectural Desktop
 AutoDesk® Revit
 3d Studio Max
 SolidWorks
What competencies will have been acquired at the end of the training?
TA01 Use a computerized workstation and application software
TA02 Solve simple algebraic and trigonometric problems.
TA04 Produce standard detail drawings using CAD software
TA05 Measure and interpret dimensions of objects
TA06 Design machine elements
TA07 Produce standard assembly drawings using cad software.
TA08 Use algebraic and trigonometric problems related to the drafting field
TA09 Create three-dimensional drawings using CAD software.
TA10 Create parametric assemblies using a 3-D modeling application.
TA20 Customize a CAD software package
TA27 Apply knowledge of one CAD software to another
TA28 Use CAD software in another field.
TA29 Produce a complete mechanical design project using CAD software.
TA30 Produce a complete mechanical design project using modeling application software
TA37 Participate in a drafting project in industry.
TA45 Interpret technical drawings in various fields.
TA46 Produce technical drawings.
012D Analyse the occupation.

Admissions Criteria
A person who has obtained a D.E.S or D.E.P or has relevant work experience or has received instruction deemed acceptable
by the college and who meets one of the following requirements may be admitted to a program leading to an AEC:

1. the person's studies have been interrupted for at least two consecutive terms or one school year;
2. the person is covered by an agreement entered into by the college and an employer or by a government program;
3. the person has completed at least one year of post-secondary studies spread over a period of one year or more.

In addition the student must pass an admissions test or a problem-solving course

Course Schedule

Upon entry into the job market, you will find yourself surrounded by colleagues that have more experience than you and
who will be your mentor. In the same fashion, as you gain experience you will probably become a mentor for novices
coming in for their first job.

Herzing College has developed a teaching method and course schedule that allows you to experience the “real world”. You
will begin with the session A and then either carry on together with the same class into session B or join an existing group
in session C depending on the semester in which you enrolled. This could mean that at one point in the program you will
junior, surrounded by more advanced students that will serve as mentors, and later on in the program, you will become a
mentor helping out new students coming in to your class. Your program can follow one of three semester schemes: ABC or
BCA or CAB. Every session is self-contained.
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The College reserves the right to modify course content, software, course order, and tools during the course of the program.

Theory: 405 hours

Practice: 720 hours
Stage: 555 hours
Total: 1665 hours
Total units: 47.95 units

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Session A Visualization & Animation in Engineering Design

AUTOCAD FOR WINDOWS 241-DO1-HE 75 HOURS 2.33 UNITS

Use a computerized workstation and application software-TA01; Customize a CAD software package-TA20

This course introduces basic microcomputer hardware and software applications. An overview of microcomputer hardware
is presented for the purpose of using a computer effectively. Students also obtain a firm foundation in file management
using an operating system, transferring files using FTP, using the Internet effectively for research, printing, configuring and
customizing the workstation environment. In the second part of this course, students are exposed to office productivity
software. Topics include word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and databases using the Microsoft Office suite.

In the third part of this course, students will be introduced to many of the productivity tools available in AutoCAD® for
windows. Topics include: interface customization, import/export using Clipboard, Dynamic Data Exchange, Object Linking
and Embedding, modifying the ACAD.PGP file, accelerator keys, menu customization, command macros, sources of AutoCAD
utilities, script files, slide libraries, render tools and development tools.

COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING I 241-C04-HE 75 HOURS 2,33 UNITS

Produce standard detail drawings using CAD software-TA04; Customize a CAD software package-TA20; Interpret technical
drawings in various fields- TA45

2-D commands are studied along with ways of accessing them through several routes in the software structure. The course
covers comprehensive descriptions, explanations, and practical applications of the fundamentals of AutoCAD and its new
innovations.

In addition, this course places the student into his future work environment. Manufacturing activities are described and the
role of the drafter is put into context. The course also introduces architectural and mechanical standards and the application
of these standards to typical engineering drawings. Topics include orthographic projection, auxiliary views, proper use of
sectioning, reading the appropriate scales associated with various drafting disciplines, customizing and applying appropriate
line types and sketching, applying dimensioning standards to various drafting and design fields, defining and inserting
blocks with attributes, page setup and plotting techniques on various sheet sizes in relation to diverse CADD disciplines.
These techniques will be related to the appropriate commands used in Autodesk’s AutoCAD .

3D CAD 241-D09-HE 75 HOURS 2.33 UNITS

Create three dimensional drawings using cad software- TA09
This course introduces AutoCAD's 3D modeling and visualization capabilities. AutoCAD three- dimensional wireframes,
surface models, solid models, and rendering capabilities will be covered. The rendering of 3D surface and solid models is an
effective way to visualize and communicate designs.

INTRODUCTION TO 3D VIZ 241-D02-HE 75 HOURS 2.33 UNITS

Use a CAD software in another field-TA28
This course provides a practical application of the 3D STUDIO MAX® software. Drawings are produced that utilize all of the
effect typically required in architectural presentation drawings. This includes rendering, lighting, material designation, and
animation capabilities. Animation includes walking through a structure to view the interior and walking around the structure
to view the exterior. Extensive editing is utilized to transform objects and to experiment with the application of colors and
materials to objects. This covers an application of CAD systems used by engineering firms who are not using AutoCAD® to
create realistic rendering presentations and animations. The goal of the course is to transfer knowledge acquired through
the use of one CAD software package to another. Methods of exchanging these types of drawing files into AutoCAD will be
studied.

3D STUDIO MAX FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN 241-D03-HE 75 HOURS 2.33 UNITS

Produce a mechanical design project using a CAD software - TA29

Basic elements of 3D STUDIO MAX® including file management, main interface layout and navigation and basic object
creation are discussed. Skills for transforming objects and applying basic modifiers are taught. An introduction to material
selection, rendering and basic concepts of key-framing (animation) is also included. This course is ideal for development of
photo realistic models in engineering and design applications. In addition, advanced topics in object creation including
lofting, Boolean and other modifiers are presented. Elements of lights, cameras and material/texture definitions are
incorporated in development of photo realistic scenes. Advanced rendering and animation techniques, as well as basic video
post concepts are included.

SESSION B - Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Drafting &Design

PREP INTRODUCTION TO AUTOCAD & 2D WORKING DRAWINGS FOR MCAD 45 HOURS 0 UNITS
The first step in CAD training requires a thorough knowledge of commands and features of the CAD software. This intensive,
hands-on course prepares the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for creating a basic 2D drawing and 3D
models in MCAD. Other areas of study include editing, view manipulation, text, dimensioning, hatching, block definition and
attributes, extracting 2D multiviews from the 3D models and plotting techniques.

NOTE: The prep course is taught at a level that assumes students have completed senior secondary school math, and
science or equivalent.

COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING II 241-C07-HE 75 HOURS 2.33 UNITS

Produce standard assembly drawings using cad software.-TA07; Analyze the occupation-012D

The course introduces Mechanical Engineering Drafting standards and the application of these standards to typical
Engineering Drawings using AutoDesk’s AutoCAD®. In addition, this course is an introduction to geometric dimensioning
and tolerancing as applied to conventional dimensioning practices. This course also provides an ample opportunity to create
a set of drawings using CADD standards that are typically used in the Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering industry. A
pictorial illustration of a final design is presented along with assembly drawings and scaled layouts (detail drawings) that
indicate the general sizes of individual piece parts.

ELEMENTS OF MECHANICAL DESIGN 241-C06-HE 75 HOURS 2.33 UNITS

Measure and Interpret dimensions of objects.-TA05; Design machine elements-TA06

This course gives special consideration to the design and presentation of plastics and sheet metal, with special consideration
given to the manufacturing process. Students will be required to use catalogues and information available on the Internet
during this course. Working drawings of an assembly drawing is presented along with scaled layouts that indicate the
general sizes, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing of new or existing piece parts (detail drawings). Presentations are
made in an orthographic format and in a three-dimensional format using AutoDesk’s Mechanical Desktop

3-DIMENSIONAL MODELING 241-D04-HE 75 HOURS 2.33 UNITS

Produce three-dimensional drawings using cad software.-TA09
3D Parametric Modeling with AutoDesk’s Inventor® including: Mechanical Parts, Assemblies, Sheet Layouts, Presentation
and eDrawings: Autodesk Inventor® uses adaptive technology to speed and simplify the mechanical design process. As a
dedicated 3D mechanical computer aided (MCAD) design package, it is ideally suited for conceptual design. It includes the
use of part and assembly parametric modeling tools and techniques to create a complete set of working drawings for
mechanical assemblies. Advanced commands will be used to create “animated” machined parts and assemblies.
PARAMETRIC MODELING 241-C10HE 75 HOURS 2.33 UNITS
Create parametric assemblies using a 3-D modeling application.-TA10
3D Parametric Modeling with SolidWorks including: Mechanical Parts, Assemblies, Sheet Layouts, Presentation and
eDrawings. This course introduces SolidWorks® and covers part modeling, detailing and assembly design. SolidWorks is a
feature based parametric solid modeller used for mechanical design and manufacturing. This course covers the basic and
advanced functions needed to use SolidWorks to create parts, assemblies, production drawings and rendered 3D
presentations.

MODELING PROJECT II 241-C15-HE 75 HOURS 2.33 UNITS

Produce a complete mechanical design project using a modeling application software.-TA30
This is an independent study course for researching, designing, and drafting a project with emphasis on developing the
necessary detail and assembly drawings for project production.

Topics include the creation of a set of working drawings accompanied by a progress report, the use of brainstorming
techniques, and the work necessary to produce a final oral proposal presentation for a mechanical assembly. Students
choose the mechanical object and modeling software they have learned in Session B for project implementation.

SESSION C - Architectural / Engineering / Construction Building Design

PREP INTRODUCTION TO AUTOCAD & 2D WORKING DRAWINGS FOR AEC 45 HOURS 0 UNITS

The first step in CAD training requires a thorough knowledge of commands and features of the CAD software. This intensive,
hands-on course prepares the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for creating a basic 2D drawing in AEC.
Other areas of study include editing, view manipulation, text, dimensioning, hatching and plotting techniques. Basic 3D
Modeling techniques will also be introduced.

DRAFTING TECHNIQUES 241-D05-HE 60 HOURS 2.00 UNITS

Solve simple algebraic and trigonometric problems-TA02; Produce technical drawings – TA46

The course introduces AEC standards and the application of these standards to typical AEC drawings using AutoDesk’s
AutoCAD. Topics covered are: orthogonal projections, spatial projections, profiles and sections, sketching standards, and
architectural dimensioning. AEC Project Design and 3D Solid Modeling with AutoDesk’s AutoCAD includes: floor plans,
front/side/rear elevations, and 3D rendered isometric and perspective views.

ARCHITECTURAL & CIVIL DRAFTING 241-D13-HE 75 HOURS 2.33 UNITS

Use algebraic & trigonometric problems related to the drafting field.-TA08; Use CAD software in another field-TA28

This course provides a practical application of the standards that are unique to architectural and civil drafting. This course
applies concepts introduced in Drafting Techniques. Architectural Desktop® AEC object tools, file and project management,
2D drawing layout and annotations are covered. Course emphasis is on the new features relating to the object-based
architectural elements of the software. Software capabilities relating to the design and drafting development cycle including
conceptual design, AEC modeling tools and techniques and working drawings are covered.

ARCHITECTURAL & CIVIL DRAFTING II 241-D06-HE 75 HOURS 2.33 UNITS

Customize a CAD software package-TA20; Interpret technical drawings in various fields. - TA45
Due to the construction boom in the area of Montreal, the College offers this extensive course working with Autodesk’s
Architectural Desktop®. A vast knowledge of these standards will establish a foundation for advanced drafting and design
and will provide you with marketable skills that are in high demand. Concepts are presented to deal with a complete
introduction to structural drafting with related coverage of site, foundation and framing plans. In addition, a study is made
of the application of code requirements to plan, calculate, and develop Electrical layout drawings, HVAC systems and
Plumbing systems.
This course will ensure that students gain all of the expertise they need to become highly competent, professional drafters
in the A/E/C (Architectural/ Engineering/ Construction Building Design) field. Students will continue working with their
residential projects created in the Architectural & Civil Drafting course. In addition, students will be working with VIZ Render
for Architectural Desktop® developing 3D rendering images, walkthrough and fly-around video files.
Commercial Construction Drafting & Design 241-D08-HE 75 HOURS 2.33 UNITS
Apply knowledge of one CAD software to another.-TA27

This course provides a practical application of the standards that are unique to commercial drafting. A detailed set of
specifications is provided and the technician is given the task of developing a complete set of drawings for a small
commercial building, using construction specifications as the source for all information and details. Presentations are made
in an orthographic format (plan view and elevations) and in a three-dimensional format using AutoDesk Revit ®. The goal
of the course is to transfer knowledge acquired through the use of one CAD software package to another.

Commercial Building Materials 241-D07-HE 75 hours 2.33 units

Measure and interpret dimensions of objects- TA05

This course provides is a practical application of the standards that are unique to structural steel drafting and pre-cast
concrete. Shop drawings are produced for steel fabrication, using appropriate symbols and designations. Calculations are
made to ensure proper fit of large steel members, taking typical tolerances into consideration. Presentations are made in
an orthographic format and in a three-dimensional format using AutoDesk Revit ®. Particular attention is given to the
unique shapes that are available with pre-cast concrete construction. A careful study is made of the symbols that are used
to specify these shapes along with the abbreviations and nomenclature that is used.

SESSION D – INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP

An individual who knows her/his skills and abilities and who develops and nurtures her/his career can generally find a job
and knows how to keep a job and receive promotions. Prior to going on an industry internship during the instructor-led
portion of the program, students will be given the tools they need for an effective job search. Topics include: writing a C.V.
and cover letter, the interview process, role-playing, job search techniques.

2-WEEK JOB SEARCH PERIOD

After the completion of the instructor-led portion of the program, there will be a 2-week period for stage interviews. The
career services department will be sending out c.v.’s to companies and student will be called on interviews. It is important
for all students to take the process seriously and be available for interviews on a moment’s notice.

Internship 241-C16-HE 555 hours 13,33 units

Participate in a drafting project in industry-TA37
Afterward, students will apply the knowledge and skills acquired in school during their internship. Internships are 14 weeks
in duration and take place within the industry. Students will reinforce drafting and design concepts learned in school; learn
new technologies, learn time management, build a professional and positive attitude, learn to work independently as well as
in a team and build rapport with colleagues and customers. Students will be expected to document their work and submit it
for evaluation.