The drafter is a technician who correlates work between the design and production departments of industry. The drafter’s chief function is to prepare working drawings from sketches, written specifications, or field notes furnished by an engineer. The drawings will enable operatives to produce a finished manufactured product or complete a construction project. This program provides both manual and computer-aided drafting experience supplemented with related technical information. The graduate will be qualified for entry-level technician positions in drafting. In Texas, the average annual salary for drafters is more than $50,000. 

The Drafting and Design Technology Level 1 certificate is part of the Drafting and Design Technology program at Angelina College.

Employers: Are you sponsoring an employee for training? Contact Fanny Luna at fluna@angelina.edu to receive registration and general updates related to Drafting and Design Technology at AC.

Employer relations contact: Fanny Luna; fluna@angelina.edu; 936-633-5321

Students:

Do you have questions about the Drafting and Design Technology program? Contact Jorge Valdes at jvaldes@angelina.edu; 936-633-5289. 

Once you have registered for classes, sign up for a cohort meeting (optional) by contacting Kelli Kirkpatrick at kkirkpatrick@angelina.edu or 936-633-5447. At this meeting, you will meet instructors, network with employers, and learn tips for the successful and timely completion of your certificate.