PROGRAMS | TECHNICAL

COMPUTERIZED DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY

The CDT program provides the essential foundations of drafting and engineering principles. Basic theories and practices of drafting and engineering are emphasized in "hands-on" application activities. These activities assist the students in developing the necessary skills and knowledge required of entry-level employees, and for the continuation of education within the architectural and engineering fields. Students attain skills in the drawing of mechanical devices, machinery, buildings and structures. The CDT course stresses the use of Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) equipment; AUTOCAD, Revit & Inventor software are utilized. The CDT program graduates are in great demand by local business and industry, and many go on to attain engineering certificates or degrees. Students considering the CDT Program are urged to complement the training with a vigorous program of academic course work at their home school.

Students in the Computerized Drafting Program will gain real life work experience by participating in the construction of a student-built modular home project.  This live, project provides a unique opportunity for students in the Construction related programs.  Students in these programs practice and develop their skills and knowledge better while building a home that someone will actually live in one day.  This experience helps to prepare them to go right to work in the construction industry or continue their education at a college or trade school.

Recommended Scope and Sequence *  This link will connect you to the scope and sequence which lists the recommended high school and postsecondary courses for students in this program of study. This information will be valuable when scheduling courses or investigating postsecondary options. It is recommended that students take the highest level academics possible in order to take full advantage of their program. These rigorous academics will provide a seamless transition into postsecondary education without remediation and provide a student with the general knowledge necessary for the industry.

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Potential Earnings
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Job Titles
17-3011   Architectural and Civil Drafters
17-3012   Electrical and Electronics Drafter
17-3013   Mechanical Drafters
17-3019   Drafters, All Other
27-1014   Multi-Media Artists and Animators
41-2031   Retail Salespersons
LOCAL     Copy Persons

Articulation Agreements
Triangle Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Lincoln Technical Institute
Berks Technical Institute

Student Certifications
NOCTI – National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Certification
         *  Architectural Drafting

Accreditations
ADDA - American Design Drafting Association

INSTRUCTOR

Mr. Ralph Stock

Biography
Born and raised in the Reading area, I am a graduate of Exeter High School and Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA. I am married to a former math teacher. We have two dogs and two cats.

Date of hire: September 1997

Education
Associates Degree in Architectural Engineering, Wentworth Institute
Vocational Instructional II Teaching Certification, Temple University

Experience
I worked for various architectural firms in the Reading, Allentown, and Philadelphia area for 20 years, before becoming a teacher.  I've worked on projects from single family houses to multi-story commercial office buildings, schools, hospitals, and manufacturing clean rooms.  I started design work on the drafting board, and then in 1988 started computer drafting.  I use AutoCAD, Revit and Inventor software.  I also taught night school for Penn State Berks and Reading Area Community College.

Interests
In my spare time, I assist with horseback riding lessons for special needs students. I am also on the Board of Deacons at my church. Playing golf, ballroom dancing, horseback riding, traveling, and sudoku are my other pleasures.

Community Service
Vice President of PA Career and Technical Drafting Educators

Message
Drafting is a field that has progressed from manual board drafting to the computerized format of today. The student will be required to do a small amount of board work, but will quickly move to computer work. We use state of the art and industry standard computer software programs along with high speed computer equipment. Artistic ability is not a prerequisite but it does help to be able to visualize objects in a three dimensional way. It is also very helpful to have a good understanding of mathematics, such as geometry and trigonometry. Anything that is made by man, first needs to be drawn, therefore there will always be a need for drafters. More and more work is being done on the computer with 3D prototyping, modeling, and walk through animations.

 

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