CERTIFICATES OFFERED:
Certificates are offered in the following areas:

• DXATC Certificate in Drafting
• Architectural Drafting
• Mechanical Drafting
• Civil Drafting
• Auto CAD

AVAILABLE TO:
Adults and High School Students

WHEN:

Monday - Friday

7am - 3pm

WHERE:
Dixie State College University Plaza
1071 East 100 South, Bldg. B
St.George, UT 84770

COST:

Admission Fee	$40.00 (Adults Only)
Adult Tuition:	$1.55 per hour
High School Tuition:	No Charge
Fees:	Program Specific
Books:	Program Specific

WAGE OUTLOOK
FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY:

Entry Wage	$30,240
Average Wage	$41,800
Median Wage	$42,480

Program Description

The courses at the DXATC in Drafting, are designed around the need of Washington County. The growth in this geographic area has been in small business buildings and residential architecture. Therefore, the emphasis for the DXATC Drafting Program has been to meet the demand for entry-level training and continuing education for employment in this area of a growing community. Our emphasis is in Civil Drafting, Architectural Drafting, and Auto Cad skills. Certification is available in each of these areas. The philosophy of the instructional staff is to provide professional instructors in each of these disciplines, so we have enlisted the skills of the individuals who do specific kinds of work in the community. They, in turn, instruct our students in these areas: Architecture, engineering, building designing, surveying, GIS Specialty, etc.

Each of these areas of interest has differing demands so each will require a different length of time to complete. Students do not need any previous training to succeed in these courses of study. Students will be met with a variety of training experiences to succeed in these courses of study. Students will be met with a variety of training to succeed in these courses to give them the broadest base possible to prepare them for work in the community, and given them a practical portfolio to present as a portion of the job application.

DXATC is now an Autodesk Certified Training and Testing Center

• DXATC Certificate in Drafting
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• Certificate in Architectural Drafting
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• Certificate in Mechanical Drafting
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• Certificate in Civil Drafting
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• Certificate in AutoCad
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• DRFT 1010 - Technical Drafting
  $291.49
  120
  This class teaches the use of basic techniques for mechanical drafting. Instruction is given on techniques such as: lettering, use of drawing equipment, geometric construction, sketching, multi-view drawings, dimensioning, section views, auxiliary views, and the introduction of computer aided drafting.
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• DRFT 1020 - Intro to AutoCAD
  $39.95
  120
  The course is an introduction to the use of computer aided drafting software and hardware. Instruction will be given on items such as: hardware and software, operating systems, coordinate systems, drawing commands, editing commands, and plotting.
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• DRFT 1030 - Architectural Drafting
  $48.00
  120
  This class teaches the basic theory for architectural drafting and includes techniques such as: history, lettering, equipment, sketching, room design, sections, elevations, foundation design, and details, and the hardware and software used in architectural computer aided drafting.
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• DRFT 1040 - Pictorial Drafting
  $197.50
  90
  A course in pictorial drawing representation, which includes topics such as: oblique, isometric, diametric, assemblies, exploded assemblies, shade and shadow techniques, and perspective drawings.
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• DRFT 1070 - Applied Technical Math
  $58.50
  90
  A course designed to teach practical problems in mathematics for drafting and CAD. The course will cover topics such as: applied geometry, applied algebra, applied trigonometry, graphs, ratio and proportion, measurement, and other applied math skills relating to design.
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• BTEC 1110 - Computer Literacy
  $110.75
  90
  This course provides a fundamental understanding of computing including knowledge and use of computer hardware, software, and operating systems. The course will cover basic use and common features of applications (word processing, spreadsheet, and database) including internet use and e-mail. Recommended prerequisite: keyboarding 25 wpm.
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• WKSK 1400 - Workplace Relations
  $77.50
  60
  Develop essential human-relation skills needed to maintain gainful and satisfying employment. This course includes familiarization with problematic areas found in the workforce including; solving problems, understanding relationships and diversity, increasing personal ethics, and developing strong personal, interpersonal, and human relation skills.
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• DRFT 2110 - Mechanical Drafting
  $197.50
  60
  This course is designed for students majoring in mechanical drafting. It studies the industrial applications in machine drawings involving gears, screws, threads, fits, bearings and small tools. Assignments will be required and shall be completed using CAD and/or board drafting skills. Completion of this course will prepare students for the next levels in drafting.
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• DRFT 2145 - Engineering Design
  $52.00
  90
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• DRFT 2150 - 3D Parametric Modeling (Solid
  $44.00
  120
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• DRFT 2160 - Descriptive Geometry
  $197.50
  60
  This course is designed for students majoring in mechanical and architectural drafting. This course studies the graphic solutions of space problems, orthographic drawing, fundamental auxiliary view, point line and plane problems, and problems in industrial applications. Students will also be graded on a variety of presentation methods. Completers in this course will be ready for the next level in drafting.
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• DRFT 2210 - Advanced Computer Aided Drafti
  $39.95
  90
  This class teaches the use of computer-aided drafting software. The class will also cover basic and advanced functions of current industry standard CAD software such as: symbol libraries, isometrics, 3D, slides, file translation, scanning, animation, attributes, as well as linking CAD with word processors and database programs, lisp, advanced 3D, screen menus, icon menus, line type creation, hatch pattern creation, text font creation, customization, and installation. The course will also cover topics such as: introductory 3D solid modeling and parametric design using current industry standard modeling programs. Pre-Requisite: 1020
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• DRFT 2310 - Residential Architectural Draf
  $235.00
  120
  A course designed to guide the student through the development of a complete set of residential building plans. The class includes topics such as: introduction to building codes, site planning, energy conservation, and solar energy alternatives plus detailing stairs, doors, windows, and other architectural elements.
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• DRFT 2320 - Commercial Drafting & Detailin
  $235.00
  120
  A course in commercial design specifications such as: zoning and regulations, plan development, and commercial architectural requirements. Students will develop a complete set of commercial building plans.
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• DRFT 2323 - Construction Detail Documents
  $115.00
  120
  This course is designed for students who desire training in residential design. This class is designed to present the student with the problem of communicating on paper how all of the individual structural components of a construction project will be assembled. Visually illustrating the arrangement of how the construction members will carry or distribute the loads from above to the earth below. These details are also relative to moisture control, and esthetics. The course will concentrate on these details in every part of the construction process from residential to commercial buildings. Outside of the classroom experiences will be included as part of the learning process.
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• DRFT 2340 - Architectural Drafting
  $48.00
  90
  A course on the development of working drawings for a residence or small commercial project using the computer and current, industry strandard software (Revit). The class includes introduction to architectural 3D models. Students will develop a set of building plans using the Revit software. Students will create walls and roofs, insert windows and doors. They will also insert plumbing and cabinetry. They will control entity display as well as manage the various aspect of the CAD software. They will develop layouts and produce production drawings from their 3D models.
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• DRFT 2710 - Civil Drafting
  $50.00
  90
  A course covering the preparation of drawings associated with surveying and the related computations. Includes cartography, mapping, basic surveying, mapping scales, legal descriptions, contour lines, property and subdivision plot drawing, and plan-profile sheets.
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• DRFT 2733 - Global Positioning Systems (GP
  $25.00
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  A course covering the preparation of drawings associated with surveying and the related computations. Includes cartography, mapping, basic surveying, mapping scales, legal descriptions, contour lines, property and subdivision plot drawing, and plan-profile sheets.
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• DRFT 2744 - Geographic Information Systems
  $79.95
  120
  This is an introductory course in Geographical Information Systems (GIS). The primary objective is to learn the basics of what GIS is and what GIS can do. Special emphasis will be given to the use of GIS software in conjunction with CAD programs. This class will utilize ESRI Arcview GIS (ArcGIS) Software version 8.x.
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• Total Program Hours
   
• 330
• 530
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• 930
• 1790

• Tuition
   
• $512
• $822
• $930
• $1,442
• $2,775

• Fees (Based on 15 hour per week schedule)
   
• $180
• $240
• $260
• $380
• $460

• Books (Approximate Cost)
   
• $371
• $684
• $665
• $1,399
• $2,143

• Approximate Total - Including Books & Fees
   
• $1,063
• $1,745
• $1,855
• $3,221
• $4,554