Computer Aided Design - CAD 291

Course Description

This is an applied course within Occupational Programs specializing in the field of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and is a cooperative assignment for students who have completed the prerequisites for this course. Employment will be approximately 12 to 40 hours per week off-campus at the employer's location within a mechanical design or engineering department. The final grade will be based on a joint evaluation by the faculty and the employer. Students registered in this internship course are considered Schoolcraft College students with all rights, responsibilities and privileges of a student. Internships may be paid or unpaid based upon placement. Department permission is required before registering for this course. The selection of eligible students to register for the course is a competitive process that includes testing, submission of a resume with a cover letter and interviews.

Prerequisites

(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)

Course Competencies

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• Apply technical skills to work place environment.
• Apply project management skills by creating and using schedules and work plans.
• Evaluate information so that output can conform to the employer's product or service needs.
• Solve employer computer aided design problems through data analysis and interpretation.
• Maintain design-related data files and information.
• Relate with staff in a respectful and collaborative manner.
• Perform duties in a professional manner (i.e., dress, professional ethics, work ethic and formal communications).
• Adhere to safety guidelines and regulations.
• Perform other design or related business duties as assigned by supervisor.

Course Schedule