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Mechanical Graphics & Design
Certificates
Engineering technicians use the principles and theories of science, engineering, and mathematics to solve technical problems in research and development, manufacturing, sales, construction, inspection, and maintenance. Their work is more narrowly focused and application-oriented than that of scientists and engineers. Many engineering technicians assist engineers and scientists, especially in research and development. Others work in quality control, inspecting products and processes, conducting tests, or collecting data. In manufacturing, they may assist in product design, development, or production. Although many workers who repair or maintain various types of electrical, electronic, or mechanical equipment are called technicians, those workers are covered in the Handbook section on installation, maintenance, and repair occupations.
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Program Description
The Mechanical Graphics and Design and Advanced Mechanical Graphics and Design certificates build foundational design skills for a broad range of industrial careers. The program provides general mechanical engineering technology fundamentals with emphasis in the design and development of products and machines. Machinery will be animated for motion analysis, strength calculations will be performed, and the basics of AC & DC electricity will be introduced. Students will develop strong analytic and problem-solving skills by applying the principles learned in class to hands-on projects and real-world applications.
Additional Course Information
Mechanical engineering technicians help engineers design, develop, test, and manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, and other equipment. They may assist in product tests by, for example, setting up instrumentation for auto crash tests. They may make sketches and rough layouts, record and analyze data, make calculations and estimates, and report on their findings. When planning production, mechanical engineering technicians prepare layouts and drawings of the assembly process and of parts to be manufactured. They estimate labor costs, equipment life, and plant space. Some test and inspect machines and equipment or work with engineers to eliminate production problems.
Gainful Employment: Mechanical Graphics & Design as a Career.
According to College in Colorado.org, this career is in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics cluster and the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math pathway in the Colorado Career Cluster Model ~
College in Colorado: Mechanical Engineer
More about Mechanical Graphics & Design at U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics ~
Engineering Technicians
Find out more about Mechanical Graphics & Design at O Net Online ~
17-3027 - Mechanical Engineering Technicians
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURE INFORMATION
The US Department of Education requires colleges to disclose a variety of information for any financial aid eligible program that “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation”. The information provided here is the best available to us but represents one year’s data only, however, we hope that this information is helpful to our current students and to prospective students as they make their career and educational choices.
If you have any questions regarding the data provided and what it means to you as a student, please feel free to contact OJC Student Services.
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