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Level I Certificate - Architectural CADD & Construction Technology

2025-2026 Guided Pathway

First Year (27 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

Come talk to an academic advisor about your graduation for the Level 1 Certificate - CADD Technology

1st 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall - First 8 Weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Term Taken Grade Core Curriculum
OSHT 1391 - Special Topics in Occupational Safety and Health Tech. 3 -
DFTG 1309 - Basic Computer-Aided Drafting 3 -

DFTG 1305 - Introduction to Technical Drawing or

ENGR 1304 - Engineering Graphics I

 3 -

2nd 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall - Second 8 Weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Term Taken Grade Core Curriculum
DFTG 2340 - Solid Modeling/Design 3 -
DFTG 2319 - Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting 3 -
Total Credit Hours: 15

Spring Semester

1st 8 Week Courses

First Year Spring - First 8 Weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Term Taken Grade Core Curriculum

TECM 1349 - Technical Math Applications or

MATH 1414 - College Algebra for Stem Majors (FY) or

MATH 2412 - Pre-Calculus Math (FY)

 3-4 -
DFTG 1317 - Architectural Drafting - Residential 3 -

2nd 8 Week Courses

First Year Spring - Second 8 Weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Term Taken Grade Core Curriculum
CNBT 1316 - Construction Technology I 3 -
DFTG 2328 - Architectural Drafting – Commercial 3 -
Total Credit Hours: 12

Second Year (12 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

Come talk to an academic advisor about your graduation for the Level 1 Certificate in Architectural CADD & Construction Technology

1st 8 Week Courses

Second Year Fall - First 8 Weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Term Taken Grade Core Curriculum
CNBT 1350 - Construction Technology II 3 -
DFTG 2347 - Advanced Technical Animation and Rendering 3 -

2nd 8 Week Courses

Second Year Fall - Second 8 Weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Term Taken Grade Core Curriculum

DFTG 1393 - Special Topics in Civil Drafting and Civil Eng. CAD/CADD or

ENGR 1307 - Plane Surveying

 3 -
DFTG 2331 - Advanced Technologies in Architectural Design and Drafting 3 -
Total Credit Hours: 12
Grand Total Credit Hours: 39

Program Information

Educational and Transfer Outlook

The Architectural CADD & Construction Technology (LV1) certificate prepares students for entry-level positions with building contractors and architectural engineers. The hands-on construction technology application classes will help lead to an associate degree in construction management.

Career Outlook

Potential career opportunities with this certificate:

Architectural/Civil Drafter: $41,239 (with Certificate)

Based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas - https://texaswages.com/WDAWages

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