Classroom Hours
Day: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Eve: M-Th 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Drafting and Design program prepares students for entry-level employment as a Computer Aided Designer in one of the following industries: Architecture Design, Structural Design, Civil Design, Interior Design, Manufacturing Design, and Additive Manufacturing Design.
Students in the Drafting and Design program will be immersed in a project-based curriculum that may be focused on architectural drafting, mechanical drafting, and/or civil drafting. They will receive one-on-one aid from experienced instructors, review best practices, and focus on industry standards. All courses are computer use intensive and competency based. Students will develop a strong working knowledge of visual communication and its technical skills. Upon completion, students are prepared for entry-level employment and/or further continuing their education.
Program Objectives
Rex received a drafting certificate from Ogden-Weber Area Vocational Center in 1987. He has nine years of industry experience as a CAD drafter working for Chromalox, Fram Inc., Bourn’s Sensors/Controls, and KHI Engineers prior to receiving the CAD drafting instructor position here at the Ogden-Weber Technical College in 1996. In 2006, he received an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Design Graphics Engineering Technology from Weber State University.
Office Hours: M-F: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Tues: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.; by appointment | Location: Manufacturing Tech 201A
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Structural Design students focus on commercial buildings, learning everything from basic design and layout to commercial code. Students create laser-cut and 3D-printed models and receive construction training for a real hands-on experience. We use current industry-standard structural software to prepare students for a career in structural design.
Manufacturing Design students learn beginning design principles and methods to create production parts, including sheet metal and prototype parts. This track covers all non-building design. Students use cutting-edge technology to create 3D-printed parts and receive manufacturing training for a real hands-on experience. We use current industry-standard design software to prepare students for a career in manufacturing design.
Additive Manufacturing Design introduces students to the manufacturing world. Students will experience surface modeling, mold design, different methods of 3D printing, and the final milling process for printed parts. This certificate also includes manufacturing training to give students a real hands-on experience. We use current industry-standard design software to prepare students for a career in manufacturing design.
Civil Design students learn how to design civil infrastructures, including roads, highways, bridges, land excavation, and more. As part of this track, Students create 3D-printed landscapes and make and plot out elevation calculations on drawings. This certificate also includes construction training to give students a real hands-on experience. We use current industry software to prepare students for a career in civil design.
Interior Design students use the same software as those in Architectural Design, but they focus on residential and commercial building interiors. Students create laser-cut and 3D-printed models and receive construction training for a real hands-on experience. We use current industry-standard software to prepare students for a career in interior design.
How does an idea become reality? Imagine creating a rocket engine with over 22 million horsepower, designing Lagoon’s Rattlesnake Rapids, building the Egyptian Theater on 24th Street, or even drafting your own home. In each of these cases (and millions more across Utah), a computer-aided designer was a key part of the process. Designers work with engineers and architects to create a variety of models and drawings. Sometimes the computer-aided designer’s digital model will be used directly with high-tech equipment, like 3D printers. In other cases, the designer will prepare detailed drawings for the next phase of construction or manufacturing.
Our Drafting and Design graduates are in high demand. Dozens of companies specializing in architecture, engineering, construction, fabrication, solar, manufacturing, and more hire OTECH students. We’ve listed some of the companies who have hired our students below.
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