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CIVIL SPECIALIZATION

Austin Community College District

Associate's DegreeAcademic

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This program is intended for students pursuing careers in the Civil CAD Drafting and Design Specialization, or by students preparing to transfer to university civil programs. Civil CAD drafters work with civil engineers and designers in the preparation of drawings necessary for civil engineering, surveying or construction projects. Study of local design criteria is important to the education of a civil drafter.

Credits

60 credits

Format

In-Person

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Course Pathway

13 courses in this program

113 courses
MATH 1332
3 credits
HIST 1301
3 credits
ENGL 2311
3 credits
EDUC 1300
3 credits
DFTG 2475
4 credits
DFTG 2431
4 credits
DFTG 2421
4 credits
DFTG 1472
4 credits
DFTG 1470
4 credits
DFTG 1433
4 credits
DFTG 1430
4 credits
DFTG 1405
4 credits
ARCH 1302
3 credits
Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

EDUC 1300LEARNING FRAMEWORK: EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS
3 cr
DFTG 1405INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL DRAWING
4 cr
HIST 1301UNITED STATES HISTORY I
3 cr
DFTG 2431ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND DRAFTING
4 cr
DFTG 1433MECHANICAL DRAFTING
4 cr
DFTG 1430CIVIL DRAFTING 1
4 cr
DFTG 2421TOPOGRAPHICAL DRAFTING
4 cr
DFTG 1472CIVIL DESIGN VISUALIZATION
4 cr
DFTG 2475WATER AND WASTEWATER DRAFTING
4 cr
DFTG 1470DRAFTING FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
4 cr
ENGL 2311TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS WRITING
3 cr
ARCH 1302ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY II
3 cr
MATH 1332CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS
3 cr
Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Texas

    Texas

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingSystems AnalysisCritical ThinkingActive LearningWritingActive ListeningMathematics

Knowledge

DesignBuilding and ConstructionEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageComputers and Electronics

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionVisualizationNear VisionDeductive ReasoningOral ExpressionFluency of IdeasOriginalityInductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Produce drawings, using computer-assisted drafting systems (CAD) or drafting machines, or by hand, u
  • Draft plans and detailed drawings for structures, installations, and construction projects, such as
  • Coordinate structural, electrical, and mechanical designs and determine a method of presentation to
  • Use drone technology to capture aerial views and topographical data for civil engineering projects.

Technology

Pattern design softwareDocument management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareComputer aided design CAD software

Tools

Architects' scalesBacklit digitizersCompassesComputer aided design CAD multi-unit display graphics cardsDesktop computersElectronic scalesEstimating keypadsFlexible curvesFrench curvesGraphics tabletsHandheld calculatorsLarge-format digitizersNotebook computersPlottersPressure-sensitive graphic tablets

Work Values

SupportWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognitionIndependenceRelationships
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium17-3011.00Architectural and Civil Drafterstitle_inference$64,280 median$98,190 top+4.16%460
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • CAD drafting systems — produce complete sets of construction drawings for structures such as highways and sewage disposal systems from engineer-supplied sketches with limited oversight.
  • Detailed civil and architectural plans — draft independently for mid-complexity projects including site grading, utility layouts, and building elevations in a production drafting environment.
  • Orthographic and isometric presentation methods — select and apply the appropriate drawing type based on project requirements and client expectations without supervisor direction.
  • Building codes, zoning by-laws, and site requirements — analyze and integrate regulatory constraints into design drawings, flagging conflicts for architect or engineer review.
  • Cross-sections, subsurface formation profiles, and topographic contours — draw accurately from survey data using CAD or map creation software on routine civil projects.
  • Interior commercial space layouts — plan and coordinate room arrangements in CAD, accounting for code-required clearances and client-specified area programs.
  • Structural, electrical, and mechanical drawing sets — coordinate across disciplines to identify spatial conflicts and maintain drawing consistency on multi-trade projects.
  • Document management and revision control systems — maintain current drawing files, update title blocks, and distribute issued-for-construction sets according to office procedures.
  • Time management techniques — prioritize concurrent drafting assignments to meet project milestones within a fast-paced architecture or civil engineering firm.
  • Technical written reports and specification sections — draft clear descriptive text to accompany drawing packages, applying English language and writing skills to professional standards.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
16%
Placement Rate
57%