Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Earners of this microcredential will demonstrate an understanding of CAD, manufacturing, and tool design. This microcredential will be of interest to those planning a career in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, product design, mechanical system design, or automation. Computer Aided Design (CAD) is one of the main skills required in the engineering field.

Admission requirements for application:

• Matriculation into a Farmingdale State College degree program
• Completion of the Microcredential Application on Etrieve

For Non-matriculated students:

• Completion of the non-matriculated student application
• Completion of the Microcredential Application on Etrieve (Instructions will be emailed after completing the non-matriculated student application)

Requirements to achieve the microcredential:

To achieve the Computer Aided Design (CAD) microcredential, participants will need to be enrolled at FSC and successfully complete a three-course sequence (MET 105L, 150, & 207), with a B or better in each course. In addition, participants are required to successfully complete the SOLIDWORKS Associate in Mechanical Design exam (CSWA certification). 

Stackable to:

Manufacturing Engineering Technology, B.S.
Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S.

Time to Complete:

4 semesters

Cost to attend:

Standard tuition rates apply. For tuition information, please click here.

Students meeting eligibility requirements may be eligible for Part-Time TAP for Non-Degree Credentials up to 11 credits per semester at SUNY. For more information,please click here.