Jump into construction or learn a trade with college credits in areas like Construction Technology,Construction Electrical or Welding Technology to launch your hands-on career. Get practical experience and skills to thrive in the dynamic world of construction and trades.
Those who participate in the Architectural CAD track can earn an Architectural Drafting, Manufacturing Technology Technical Certificate. Students will explore design strategies and Architectural Theory and learn computer aided design skills with AutoCAD. Learn to design and create residential and commercial construction documents, which include: site plan, floor plan, exterior elevations, foundation plan, floor framing plan, roof framing plan, and building sections.
Two (2) semesters worth of course material – can be completed in one school year.
Career Options:
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Product Design
- Industrial Design
- Architecture
- Medical Industry
Those who participate in the Mechanical CAD track can earn a Technical Certificate in Mechanical Drafting, and may prepare and sit for the Autodesk Certification Exam. The Mechanical CAD track prepares students for a second year in an entry-level engineering track, laying a foundation for students who are planning for careers in engineering.
Two (2) semesters worth of course material – can be completed in one school year.
Career Options:
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Product Design
- Industrial Design
- Architecture
- Medical Industry
More about the cmu tech Drafting program
Students will learn about building materials, estimating, planning and scheduling, installations, codes, safety, tools, calculations, and print reading.
This is a two (2) semester program that is designed to be completed in one (1) school year.
Career options:
- Electrician
- Electrical Installer
- Electric Linework
- Construction
- Construction Management
- Understand the value of construction safety.
- Learn the basics of construction plan reading.
- Acquire a general knowledge of construction materials and their integrated systems.
- Be introduced to building codes and regulations.
- Covers all areas of training needed for those who desire to become an apprentice electric lineworker.
- Learn the basic skills in the study of electricity and the fundamentals of electric linework.
- Using full wood-pole fall restraint systems, students learn to climb and work on industry-height wooden poles.
- Learn entry-level residential skills in heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
- An HVAC Fundamentals Technical Certificate can be obtained in four months, which can be stacked into CMU Tech's HVAC, Construction Supervision or Construction Electrical associate degrees and CMU's construction management bachelor's degree.
- Learn the fundamental measuring techniques and the associated mathematical principles to measure the earth's surface.
- Become familiar with computer aided drafting and geographical information systems.
Career options:
- Surveyors
- Geodetic Surveyor
- Auto CAD Technician
- Cadastral Surveyor
- Survey Technician
Students become proficient at Stick, MIG, TIG, Flux-cored arc welding, as well as Oxyacetylene cutting and welding, and Plasma arc cutting. In addition, students will gain understanding of layout, fabrication and applied math concepts. There are four (4) semesters of course material available, and students may choose to take one (1) or two (2) school years worth of coursework. Second year students can earn a Technical Certificate: Basic Welder.
Career options:
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Quality Control