Architectural Engineering Technology Technical Certificate

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Technical Certificate
Contact Information: Program Office 615-353-3475, Program Site, E-mail: ACT@nscc.edu

The Architectural Engineering Technology Technical Certificate is for students who want to begin a career in the Building Design profession and wish to obtain training in the fundamentals of building design and construction. Scheduling of classes is flexible with day and evening courses offered.

Students can choose to attend school full-time or part-time.

Graduates of the program should be able to:

Create new or edit existing drawings and print large multiple sheet projects as needed.
Work with AutoCAD and BIM (Building Information Modeling) computer software to produce accurate drawings quickly and efficiently.
Apply critical thinking skills to resolve challenges in the workplace.
Create a full set of drawings as a portfolio to be presented at job interviews.

Career Opportunities

Graduates work in many fields including but not limited to architecture, building design and residential design and construction.
Design Technician
Architectural Assistant

Transfer/Advising

This certificate is designed so that a student can apply all of the required courses toward a Nashville State A.A.S. degree in Architectural Engineering Technology.

Certificate Requirements

A minimum of 19 credit hours is required for graduation.

Course Requirements

ACT 1113 - Drawing and Perception 3 Credits
ACT 1161 - Residential Design and Const 4 Credits
CAD 1200 - Computer-Aided Drafting I 3 Credits
CAD 1650 - 3-D Design with Revit Arch I 3 Credits
CIT 1220 - Materials/Methods Construction 3 Credits
MATH 1710 - Precalculus I* 3 Credits

Total Certificate Requirements: 19 Credits

Recommended Schedule

Fall Semester

ACT 1113 - Drawing and Perception 3 Credits
CAD 1200 - Computer-Aided Drafting I 3 Credits
MATH 1710 - Precalculus I* 3 Credits

Spring Semester

ACT 1161 - Residential Design and Const 4 Credits
CAD 1650 - 3-D Design with Revit Arch I 3 Credits
CIT 1220 - Materials/Methods Construction 3 Credits

Notes:

Additional course requirements: The Tennessee Board of Regents requires that students either demonstrate the appropriate skill levels in math, reading, and/or writing before enrolling in college-level courses or enroll in appropriate co-requisite experiences with college-level courses to develop competency in those skills while performing college-level work. ACT/SAT scores, ACCUPLACER test scores, COMPASS test scores, or other relevant information determine whether a student needs to enroll in co-requisite courses in math, reading, and/or writing (English).

Additionally up to 9 hours of prior learning experience or college transfer credit may be applied towards the program with proof of prior technical experience or college transcripts as recommended by the students Faculty Advisor and approved by the Division Dean.

Cooperative Education work experience can be an important addition to a student’s formal classroom work. Co-op courses may substitute for technical courses with the prior approval of the Faculty Advisor. Contact the Career Services Office for information.

* This course is part of the general education core.