The Drafting and Design Technology program gives you the skills needed for a career in the drafting field. You learn how to create clear, accurate plans and detailed drawings used in the building and manufacturing industries. The program also builds your problem-solving skills and teaches you how to communicate technical ideas effectively.
Grand Island Campus, Hastings Campus
Certificate, Diploma, Associate Degree
You can choose from three specialization areas: architectural design, manufacturing drafting and design, or structural detailing and design. The program also offers a Construction Management transfer option to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. By following this pathway, you can earn an Associate of Science degree at CCC and continue your education toward a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management.
The Drafting and Design Technology Certificate helps you build specialized skills in a focused area of drafting. You complete at least 12 credit hours in courses related to your chosen specialty. This certificate allows you to strengthen your drafting knowledge and improve your technical design abilities.
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The Civil Drafting Certificate helps you develop specialized skills in civil drafting. You gain knowledge and experience creating technical drawings used in civil engineering and construction projects. This certificate strengthens your abilities in a focused drafting specialty.
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The Manufacturing Drafting Certificate helps you develop specialized skills in manufacturing drafting. You learn how to create technical drawings and plans used in the manufacturing industry. This certificate strengthens your abilities in drafting for manufacturing.
The Architectural Design Diploma prepares you with technical skills for entry-level work in architectural drafting and design. You learn how to create plans and drawings used in the building industry.
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The Manufacturing Drafting and Design Technology Diploma prepares you with technical skills for entry-level employment in the manufacturing drafting field or for advancing your current career. You learn how to create detailed technical drawings used in manufacturing and production.
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The Structural Detailing and Design Diploma prepares you with technical skills for entry-level employment in structural steel drafting and design. You learn how to create detailed drawings used in structural and construction projects.
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Drafting and Design Technology prepares you for careers in the drafting field. You gain skills used in architectural design and documentation, structural detailing and design, or manufacturing drafting and design. This degree prepares you for employment in several areas of the design and construction industries. Meet with your advisor to create a personalized plan that fits your goals and schedule.
This Architectural Design plan of study helps you stay on track as you complete your program. It outlines a recommended sequence of courses focused on building design, drafting, and construction documentation.
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This Manufacturing Drafting and Design plan of study is designed to guide you through your program. It highlights courses that build skills in technical drawings and design for manufacturing and production.
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This Structural Detailing and Design plan of study helps you map out your path to completion. It focuses on courses related to structural drawings and design used in construction projects.
“Taking advantage of the AMDT and DSGN dual-degree pathway, I went from a student who had never run a CNC or manual machine or used CAD/CAM software to someone confident enough to start a small business doing exactly those things. The way the two programs complement each other gave me practical, industry-relevant skills that are already impacting my life and could be used immediately in the local workforce. Because of this training, I’m far more capable and knowledgeable than I ever thought possible.”
Steven Floyd, ’25
“The AMDT and Drafting & Design programs really helped me by teaching me the absolute must-know things for my field. Though it may be impossible to teach everything, both of these programs taught me everything I needed to get my foot in the door and excel in the real world. The instructors are very skilled in sensing exactly what I needed from them, which made the whole learning experience so much easier. I can’t stress enough how much my experience in these programs was tailored to furthering my abilities.”
Corbin Karmazin, ’24
“This program helped me learn and grow into the field of education I wanted to help me get into the job I desired and strived for. It is a small enough campus where the teachers can build a bond with you and will be able to help you out more often when you are struggling in classes and need help. The campus staff are all friendly and great people to talk to as well. You’re able to easily build bond and friendship with other students going to CCC.”
Cooper Casey, ’23
“As a former graduate, this program helped me build the tools necessary for my career. As a manager, CCC helps with the recruiting process so I can hire employees. I appreciate CCC because it’s a local college getting students ready for a career and steering them towards local businesses.”
Duane Torson, ’91
“As a former student graduate from CCC earning AAS Degrees in both Manufacturing Drafting Design and Advanced Manufacturing Design, using knowledge from both programs in industry for 18 years, I grew to appreciate the importance of having a degree in both areas. The significance of the blending of these programs at CCC was a major goal of mine because of my industry experience. Having the ability to design and build manufactured products, molds and dies will open multiple doors in industry for students of both programs.” I appreciate Central for giving me the tremendous opportunity to improve my life.”
Gene Friesen, ’81 and ’89
“The AMDT and Drafting & Design programs gave me a real head start going into my career, the skills I gained from the programs helped me perform at a high level right away. It was incredible to get so much hands on experience in both degree fields in just 5 semesters. The knowledge gained in both programs go so well together, I was confident that no matter my path after graduation I would be a much better machinist or designer from the experience I gained from both programs. Looking back on it, getting the AMDT and Drafting & Design degrees from CCC was absolutely the correct decision, it gave me a strong foundation of knowledge so I could quickly advance in my career.”
Harrison Ottens, ’22
“My two years spent at CCC in the Drafting program helped prepare me for the next step into the workforce in many different ways. Upon starting my job following graduation, the various skills I learned throughout my time at CCC are used everyday. In my job in particular, I work with various different areas throughout the plant, different areas of engineering, Toolroom, office positions etc. and it comes in very handy to have that degree experience prior to starting the job. The Drafting/Design industry is very unique in the sense of varying depending on the company you work for, but I know for a fact that I wouldn’t be able to do my job nearly as efficiently if I hadn’t gone through the CCC Drafting/Design program.”
Serese Janssen, ’25
“Through this dual degree program, I was able to receive the technical knowledge of the shop floor as well as the design process for manufacturing. This greatly enhanced my knowledge of product design as it helped me understand the manufacturing processes and capabilities as well as the though process of a designer. Having both these degrees available to take together has made me a much better student and engineer as I can more reliably create products that work seamlessly and a feasible to produce.”
Landon Nelson, ’24
“This program has helped me immensely as I use what I learned from ccc every day. What I have learned has allowed me the knowledge to make manuals for the kinds of equipment we used in class. This has also helped me equip my work place with what they need to succeed in this industry. I loved how AMDT and Drafting/Design work together so well I was able to get both associates of applied sciences in 2.5 years instead of the 4 it would have taken. By doing both I was able to so how these two programs work together and how one needs the other.”
Syras Boston, ’25
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