Civil Engineering CAD Technician Certificate

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Learn site design and modeling fundamentals using computer-aided design (CAD) tools.

What can I do with this certificate?

Career Options: Work as an entry-level technician in land development and transportation civil engineering firms.
Academic Options: Continue your studies by completing the Computer-Aided Drafting Associate of Applied Science Degree.
Gainful Employment Information: www.pima.edu/ge-crtciv

Department/Contact Information:

Dean: 520-206-7134
Lead faculty: 520-206-7230

Program/Major Codes: CRTCIV/CIV1

Required Core Courses

A grade of C or better is required for graduation.

CAD 101 - Computer-Aided Drafting 4 Credits
CAD 157 - Introduction to Site Development and Design 4 Credits
CAD 207 - Land Development Design: Civil 3D 4 Credits

Technical Electives:

Complete 4 credit hours from the following list:

CAD 127 - Introduction to MicroStation 4 Credits
CAD 167 - Introduction to GIS for CAD and Logistics 4 Credits
CAD 177 - GIS for Transportation and Logistics 4 Credits
CAD 196 - Independent Study in Computer-Aided Design: 100 Level 1-4 Credits *
CAD 199 - Co-op: Computer-Aided Drafting 1 Credits
CAD 199WK - Co-op Work: Computer Aided Design 1-8 Credits
CAD 257 - Advanced Land Development Design: Civil 3D 4 Credits

Subtotal: 16 Credits

Required Support Courses

A grade of C or better is required for graduation.

STU 100 - College Success and Career Planning 1 Credits

Subtotal: 1 Credit

Total Credits as Displayed: 17 Credits

* Primary work responsibilities must include drawing, mapping, or modeling for relevant fields.