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EDT graduates are professionally prepared CAD design technicians capable of making significant contributions to business and industry.
Design engineers can work on a wide variety of projects across different industries, including:
Many area industries, including manufacturing, engineering and mechanical companies, employ graduates as CAD Designers. Entry-level starting salaries range from $31,000 to $45,000 per year.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THE PROGRAM
Engineering Design Technology (EDT) students learn
The associate degree offered through the Engineering Design Technology program at Greenville Technical College is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. This accreditation gives associate degree programs quality certification and recognition on a national basis. In order to achieve accreditation, the programs must have established a continuous quality improvement process that is documented and must be working to make the programs better for each of the stakeholders involved. For the Engineering Technology programs, the stakeholders are prospective students, current students, faculty, graduates, employers, and college administration. Each one of these parties has a keen interest in promoting the improved quality and outcomes of the program.
Greenville Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
Questions about the accreditation of Greenville Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Engineering Design Technology Associate Degree
Associate in Applied Science
This program trains students to transform design and engineering ideas into 2-D drawings, 3-D models and specifications using CAD software.
Engineering Design Technology details from our current catalog »
3D Design & Digital Manufacturing
Certificate in Applied Science
This certificate allows technicians in engineering and manufacturing to add new knowledge and skills in order to bridge the gap between 3D CAD design and the fabrication of products in the digital manufacturing environment, including subtractive and additive manufacturing, 3D printing, CNC programming, and metrology/CMM processes.
3D Design & Digital Manufacturing details from our current catalog »
3D Modeling CAD Design Certificate
Certificate in Applied Science
This program provides students with a foundation of industrial 3D Solid Modeling CAD skills along with rapid prototyping, ensuring that graduates can contribute in the workplace as CAD design technicians. Students train in the use of SolidWorks and CATIA CAD software, which is used by local companies in the machine design, automotive and aerospace industries.
Click the program below to view the ideal grouping of courses in order by semester. This plan assumes a full-time schedule. Note, however, that many variables can affect this plan, and not every course is offered every semester. Please see your advisor to map out your own personalized progression toward graduation.
Engineering Design Technology Associate Degree
Associate in Applied Science
3D Design & Digital Manufacturing
Certificate in Applied Science
3D Modeling CAD Design Certificate
Certificate in Applied Science
Graduates may continue their education at institutions offering Bachelor of Engineering Technology programs, such as the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology Management at USC Upstate.
Students interested in transferring should take University Transfer courses and meet with an advisor for assistance.
EDT MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Engineering Design Technology program is to provide the Upstate of South Carolina with professionally prepared entry-level CAD drafting and design technicians capable of making significant contributions to the progress of business and industry in the area.
An Engineering Design Technician applies state-of-the-art drafting and CAD skills, to assist in product or equipment design, and to produce 2D drawings and/or 3D models to support their manufacture.
EDT PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
EDT STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
For program information for the Engineering Design Technology program including placement rates, graduation rates, and program demographics, see our Program Data report.
Academic Program Director
Owen Simpson | 864-250-8253 | Owen.Simpson@dos5.net
Administrative Assistant
Serena Chapman | 864-250-8345 | Serena.Chapman@dos5.net