Drafting technicians are engineering communication specialists who apply mathematics, computer applications, and manual skills to develop specifications and drawings for the manufacturing and construction of virtually everything made in the world. JCCC’s drafting technology program offers students up-to-date equipment in facilities located in the Industrial Training Center on the JCCC campus. In addition, the program offers departmental specialty courses. The program provides students with the skills necessary to produce detailed shop drawings, land plats, erection drawings, and designs for manufacturing, building, production, commercial building, and site construction as well as detailed drawings and designs of components, assemblies, and systems used in manufactured products.

Industrial growth and increasingly complex design problems will greatly increase the demand for design and drafting services, particularly using CAD equipment. Employers are most interested in applicants with drafting and mechanical skills, a background in CAD techniques, and courses in math, science, and engineering technology.

The two-year curriculum enables students to use the latest computer-aided design equipment. Course projects and laboratory procedures are similar to those used in industry.

(Major Code 2220; CIP Code 15.1302)

Drafting Technology Program web page

Program Outcomes

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is committed to offering high-quality affordable programs that focus on developing knowledge and skills conducive to life-long learning. Both the General Education Student Learning Outcomes and Institutional Learning Outcomes convey JCCC's approach to programmatic outcomes. Additionally, students who successfully complete the Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology, AAS from JCCC will be able to:

  • Demonstrate professional competence using current Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software and practices.
  • Think critically and creatively to solve complex design problems.
  • Complete a portfolio of detailed CAD drawings that meet industry standards.
  • Clearly communicate through verbal and written skills.
  • Graduate with practical skills and knowledge that align with current industry demands, enabling immediate entry into entry-level positions.