Mechanical Drafting and Design
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
This certificate will help students prepare for a future in mechanical drafting and design as an entry level mechanical drafter and will prepare students for continuation in the Digital Design Graphics Technology Program. Upon successful completion of the required classes for the Mechanical Drafting and Design Certificate, students will be prepared for employment in entry level mechanical drafting, design, and related fields. Students will have the ability to communicate successfully using industry standards and terminology. Students will be able to create detailed 2D drawing plans based off of 3D models and create physical 3D printed prototypes using the latest release of the Autodesk AutoCAD, Inventor, and Fusion 360 software.
Additional Requirements
Additional Information Link: http://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/digital-design-graphics-technology/mechanical-drafting-and-design-certificate-of-achievement/Mechanical Drafting and Design Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2026-2027.
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Architectural & Civil Drafters
Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Declining
- Low salary: 46,500
- High salary: 107,600
- Average salary: 68510
Commercial & Industrial Designers
Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Declining
- Low salary: 46,500
- High salary: 107,600
- Average salary: 68510
Electrical & Electronics Drafters
Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Declining
- Low salary: 46,500
- High salary: 107,600
- Average salary: 68510
All Careers in Mechanical Drafting and Design (5)
| Architectural & Civil Drafters | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Declining | 68,510 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial & Industrial Designers | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Declining | 68,510 |
| Electrical & Electronics Drafters | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Declining | 68,510 |
| Layout Workers, Metal & Plastic | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Declining | 68,510 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists & Technicians | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Declining | 68,510 |
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Perform industry specific skills.
- Create Physical and Digital Media.
- Effectively apply current technology.
