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What
will this program do for me?
The program is designed to provided the educational requirements for
entry level jobs as an Mechanical Technician or CAD/Design Drafter.
What
kind of job can I get once I complete the program?
Mechanical engineering technicians help engineers to design, develop,
test, and manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, and other
equipment. They may assist in product tests—by setting up
instrumentation for auto crash tests, for example. They may make
sketches and rough layouts, record data, make computations, analyze
results, and write reports. 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.
CAD/Design Drafter prepares technical drawings and plans used by
production and construction workers to build everything from
manufactured products, such as toys, toasters, industrial machinery, and
spacecraft, to structures, such as houses, office buildings, and oil and
gas pipelines. Their drawings provide visual guidelines, show the
technical details of the products and structures, and specify
dimensions, materials, and procedures. Drafters fill in technical
details, using drawings, rough sketches, specifications, codes, and
calculations previously made by engineers, surveyors, architects, or
scientists. For example, they use their knowledge of standardized
building techniques to draw in the details of a structure. Some drafters
use their knowledge of engineering and manufacturing theory and
standards to draw the parts of a machine in order to determine design
elements, such as the numbers and kinds of fasteners needed to assemble
the machine. Drafters use technical handbooks, tables, calculators, and
computers to complete their work.
How
much can I earn in this career?
The 2002 median nation wide salary for Mechanical Engineering
Technician was $41,280. Bay Area salaries may be higher. Refer to
Occupational Outlook Handbook for salary and job outlook
information.
What
are the prerequisites?
Math through trigonometry and high school physics. City College
offers all the equivalent course work for these prerequisites.
How
long will the program take?
Theoretically two years if fully prepared and you are a full time
student taking a full load. Some summer school course work would likely
be required. Most students take longer because of lack of prerequisites
courses and/or taking less than a full time load. Check the Program Curriculum for more information regarding course requirements.
Where
will classes be held?
Ocean Campus. Please check the Schedules for Credit Classes for important times and locations.
Where
do I get more information?
Consult the catalog sections describing the program or visit the Engineering and Technology
Department, Phelan Campus, Room S-148, (415) 239-3505. Or refer to the Program Curriculum for program description or Schedules for Credit Classes for class times and locations.
What
time of day are classes offered?
Most of the technical courses are offered at night and all the others
courses are offered both day and evening. Please check the Schedules for Credit Classes for important times and locations.
When
do classes start?
At the regular semester start dates for Fall and Spring semesters. Please check the Schedules for Credit Classes for important times and locations.
How
do I enroll?
You may call the Department at (415) 239-3505. If you are a new student, click here to apply for admission. You may also call Admissions directly at (415) 239-3285.
There are no specific enrollment requirements for the program. You just
need to enroll in the specific courses. It is best to consult the
program advisor before enrolling.
What
are the requirements for receiving a degree?
See the City College Catalog description under Mechanical Engineering
Technology.
You may also find the program requirements in the Program Curriculum.
How
much money can I expect to spend?
Please refer to Tuition
Information for specifics on costs. Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. You may also call the Financial Aid Office at (415) 239-3576.
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