Drafting/CAD: Model Building & Process Piping Drawing

AOS Degree – Code #0419

Karen M. Young, Program Coordinator

Email address: youngkk@alfredstate.edu

Process piping is a specialized area of drafting which uses a language of its own to transmit necessary information for the construction of a project. To achieve this, each student gains the necessary understanding of piping processes for industries such as petroleum distillation, air separation, paper pulping, and chemical processes.

PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Demonstrate proper visualization in various views of three-dimensional object by producing a multi-view drawing.
• Identify, select and apply the sectional view that is appropriate to show interior features for dimensioning.
• Demonstrate an understanding of manufacturing processes, shop terminology and machine operations.
• Calculate and apply tolerancing and the relationship between mating parts on assembly drawings.
• Through calculation, select various appropriate purchased parts for diverse applications.
• Apply the current welding processes and generate weldment drawings using industrial standards.
• Illustrate various exploded isometric drawing methods using standard technical practical applications.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the fundamentals of architectural drafting to complete a set of drawings.
• Solve practical drafting-related problems using accepted mathematical applications.

DIRECT ENTRY INTO BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAM

Alfred State drafting/CAD: model building and process piping drawing graduates may enter directly into the technology management BBA degree program.

OCCUPATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Pressure Vessel Designer
• Sales Representative
• Checker
• Field or Service Engineer
• Structural Detailer
• Process Technician
• Drafting Manager
• Process Piping Drafter
• Designer
• CAD Drafter
• Piping Designer
• Controls Drafter
• Parts Analysts

EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS

Employment and transfer rate of 100 percent – 88 percent are employed; 12 percent transferred to continue their education.

RELATED PROGRAMS

Architectural Engineering Technology

Mechanical Design Engineering Technology

CAD/CAM Technology

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommended: Algebra

A laptop computer is required for students entering this program. Laptop specifications are available at www.alfredstate.edu/required-laptops.

TECHNICAL STANDARDS

Applicants in any of the drafting/CAD programs must meet the following physical requirements:

• Must be able to visually read computer monitor or laptop.
• Must be capable of using digitizing equipment.
• Must have good hand/eye coordination to operate the above.