Mechanical Design Certificate

Career Certificate
Cost
$3,557*

Get immersed in mechanical engineering

Introduction to mechanical design

Fill your toolbox with knowledge of mechanical design. Learn to interpret and prepare mechanical drawings for products and machine components. Develop technical skills and get hands-on experience as you develop working prototypes.

In this program, you will learn:

  • How to turn mechanical design ideas into CAD working drawings
  • Different ways design ideas can be manufactured
  • Hands-on skills to machine mechanical parts

What can you do with a Certificate in Mechanical Design?

This certificate prepares you for entry-level work in an engineering department. Start work right away as a member of a design team, working with engineers and scientists. Or use this certificate as a stepping stone to earn advanced skills in Mechanical Engineering Technology.

Highlights

  • Career Certificate

    Earn a career certificate in 1 year or less to refine your skills into an in-demand career.

  • Stackable Credentials

    Earn and learn as you go with stackable credentials.

  • Program Length: 4 Months

    Full-time students finish in 4 months.

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  • enroll in first-semester classes
  • get access to helpful resources

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Recommended Pathway

This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more inclusive list of course options, see the college catalog.

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  • Credit for prior learning available
  • Dual credit options available
  • Global citizenship
  • Online/Virtual options available

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    EGR 121

    EGR 121 Engineering Design Graphics

    Class Description

    This is an introductory course in the Engineering Transfer and Engineering Technology curriculum. The course emphasizes the use of graphical communication for engineers, designers and drafters to communicate technical ideas in the context of the engineering design process used in industry. Topics include technical sketching, multiview and pictorial drawings, section views, auxiliary views, dimensioning and tolerancing, detailed part drawings, assembly drawings, the design process, and 3D parametric solid modeling. A design project is incorporated, emphasizing functional analysis, with creation of functional prototypes is included. NOTE: Previous experience in 3D solid modeling software is recommended but not required for this course.
         		3
    CAD 170

    CAD 170 Introduction to SolidWorks

    Class Description

    (Formerly CAD 173) This course is designed as an introduction to the SolidWorks Computer Aided Design software. Topics will include part creation, use of features, assembly modeling, and drawing creation. NOTE: Completion of CAD 117 or a strong working knowledge of another CAD software is recommended prior to taking this course.
         		3
    MET 214

    MET 214 Mechanical Design and Drafting

    Class Description

    This course introduces students to the design and graphic representation of basic machine parts such as gears, cams, castings, stampings, the redesign of simple mechanisms, piping drawing, and welding representations.
         		3
    • Course Code EGR 121
      Course Title

      EGR 121 Engineering Design Graphics

      Class Description

      This is an introductory course in the Engineering Transfer and Engineering Technology curriculum. The course emphasizes the use of graphical communication for engineers, designers and drafters to communicate technical ideas in the context of the engineering design process used in industry. Topics include technical sketching, multiview and pictorial drawings, section views, auxiliary views, dimensioning and tolerancing, detailed part drawings, assembly drawings, the design process, and 3D parametric solid modeling. A design project is incorporated, emphasizing functional analysis, with creation of functional prototypes is included. NOTE: Previous experience in 3D solid modeling software is recommended but not required for this course.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CAD 170
      Course Title

      CAD 170 Introduction to SolidWorks

      Class Description

      (Formerly CAD 173) This course is designed as an introduction to the SolidWorks Computer Aided Design software. Topics will include part creation, use of features, assembly modeling, and drawing creation. NOTE: Completion of CAD 117 or a strong working knowledge of another CAD software is recommended prior to taking this course.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code MET 214
      Course Title

      MET 214 Mechanical Design and Drafting

      Class Description

      This course introduces students to the design and graphic representation of basic machine parts such as gears, cams, castings, stampings, the redesign of simple mechanisms, piping drawing, and welding representations.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights

Total Credit Hours

9

*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.



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    Chad Holt

    Adult Learner

    "I have a lot of technical skills, but I didn't have the formal education side. I've connected a lot of dots (in this program), and it's really helped me to polish and hone my skills."

    Chad is a full-time employee striving to earn two (2) associate degrees in automation, robotics and mechatronics and mechanical engineering technology. His goal is to upskill and get ahead of tech advancements in his field.

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