College Certificate - Drafting and Design for Additive Manufacturing (1586)

Computer-aided design (CAD) programs are an integral component of the rapidly growing field of additive manufacturing. These skills are being used in manufacturing and design fields, as well as for a variety of small business entrepreneurial activities. In this one-year Ontario College Certificate program, students will learn to create and alter CAD drawings and to produce 3D prints from there CAD models. Emphasis is placed on developing and printing CAD models of objects, components, and assemblies based on blueprints and schematics. The students will gain hands-on experience both individually and in groups using current cloud-based drafting software and Conestoga's multi-faceted 3D Printing Lab. They will also learn to apply additive manufacturing principles to projects and entrepreneurial start-ups giving them the skills required for entry-level positions in industrial additive manufacturing or to establish a small business using 3D printing technology.