Drafting Technology
Level up. Advance. Transition.
Pivot your experience or add valuable drafting and civil design skills with WVC's one-year drafting certificate, ideal for mid-career professionals and those looking to advance or transition.
Academic Pathway
A one-year certificate program designed to prepare you to work as a civil engineer technician, entry-level drafter, or a map/survey technician. Gain skills in AutoCad, blueprint reading, GIS, and surveying.
Learning Outcomes
Civil Design & Surveying
Learn beginner civil engineering concepts to interpret and create graphics from accurate field data and measuring geometry.
CAD Drafting & GIS Mapping
Use AutoCAD and GIS to create dimensional drawings, design layouts, and maps that integrate survey data and multiple digital layers.
Technical & Computer Skills
Work confidently with Windows, word processing, and spreadsheets to support drafting, documentation, and project calculations.
Technical Communication
Communicate clearly with clients and coworkers, contribute to project documentation, and collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
Career Paths
Engineering & Consulting Firms
Civil drafter, CAD technician
Draft plans for construction and utilities.
Architecture Studios
Architectural drafter
Prepare building drawings and support design teams.
Construction Companies
Mechanical drafter, drafting technician
Product blueprints and project docs.
Public Utilities & Municipalities
Utility design technician, mapping technician
Create facility and infrastructure plans.
Career Connect Washington
The WVC Drafting Technology program is part of Career Connect Washington, a series of skill-based programs that help young people connect directly to education, credentials, and career opportunities.
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