Computer-Aided Drafting & Design (CADD)

Quick Facts

CADD professionals use computer-aided drafting and design systems to prepare technical drawings and plans that are used to build everything from manufactured products to buildings.

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Our Program

Why Choose CADD?

  • Combine art & technology as you specialize in your area of interest: manufacturing or building & civil fields
  • Use the latest technology & CAD software as you learn
  • Study with instructors who are industry experts in manufacturing, building & civil professions.
  • Choose day or evening classes to fit your schedule

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

  • Prepare working drawings for your specialization: manufacturing or building & civil
  • Develop prototypes through 3D printing
  • Invent, design & build new products
  • Develop working documents for industry

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

  • Critical thinking
  • Reasoning
  • Communication
  • Personal & social responsibility
  • Teamwork
  • Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

  • As a drafting and design professional, you will work long periods using a computer.
  • You will also be using with a variety of software platforms.
  • You must be detail-oriented.
  • We follow an 8-week semester schedule that starts with 2 required entry-level classes:
  • After completing our program, you will be prepared to enter the career field of your choice.
    • Our A.A.S. degree is not designed to transfer to a 4-year institution.

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Degrees & Certificates

Degree

Certificates

Level 1

Degree

Certificates

Level 1
Level 2
Occupational Skills Award

Continuing Education Program

Northeast Campus

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2024–2025 Academic Year

Degree or Certificate Program Title Semester Credit Hours Total Tuition & Fees
AAS Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology(CADD)—Building/Civil Technology 60 $4,440
CRT1 Building Technology 29 $2,146
CRT1 Civil Technology 30 $2,220
AAS Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology (CADD)—Manufacturing Technology 60 $4,440
CRT1 CNC Machinist Technology 25 $1,850
CRT2 Manufacturing Technology 44 $3,256
OSA Basic CAD Technician 14 $1,036

Notes:

  • Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
  • Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Start on Your Pathway!

Contact

South Campus

Thomas Ford

Call 817-515-4772

Email thomas.ford@tccd.edu

Updated June 18, 2025