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Jane Howard
Executive Director of Business, Technology, & Community Education
(620) 792-8208
howardj@bartonccc.edu

 

  Have you ever been interested in Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Parts and Equipment? Or – interested in architectural or engineering drafting?

 

Why Barton?

• Curriculum Advantages
• Certificate will allow you to explore the world of drafting
• Classes will use latest CAD (AudoCad) software
• Ability to complete 21 Hour Certificate in three semesters
• Individual course enrollment available
  
  
•  Classroom environment
• Small classes – one on one attention
• Hands-on classes
  
  
• Barton’s connection to the business world
• Employers contact us wanting our students as employees
• Advisory board from the regional business community gives program instructors advice about the program so we can continually improve to meet current industry standards
  
  
• Experienced instructor in the field of drafting 
• Currently working as a consultant for architectural projects

 

What Career Choices Would Be Available Upon Completion?

• Drafting Trainee
• Detail Drafter
• Layout Drafter
• Design Drafter
• Checker
• Technical Illustrator

 

Occupational Outlook

• National median wages (2010) were $23.46 hourly which leads to an annual amount of $48,810
• Educational requirements breakdown as follows:
• Associate's Degree - 40%
• Some College, No Degree - 31%
• Bachelor's Degree - 23%
• According to the 2006-2016 Kansas Occupational Outlook Information from the Kansas Department of Labor growth potential in this field indicates a percentage increase of 11.1%