Engineering Design Technology
Engineering Design Technology at SFCC
If you enjoy creating, designing, building, or figuring out how things work, SFCC’s Engineering Design Technology program can help you turn those interests into career-ready skills. You’ll learn how to transform ideas into accurate technical drawings, 3D models, and design documents while gaining hands-on experience with the software and technology used by today’s design professionals.
With architectural and mechanical design options, as well as broader certificate and associate degree pathways, you can choose the level and focus of training that best fits your career goals.
Degree & Certificate Options
Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Design Technology
Professional Certificate in Engineering Design Technology
Build Your Future in Engineering Design
Engineering design connects ideas with the information needed to make them a reality. At SFCC, you’ll learn drafting, 3D modeling, design communication, documentation, and professional design workflows through hands-on projects that reflect real workplace expectations.
Your skills can be applied across architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, civil design, structural design, and product development. Along the way, you’ll create portfolio-ready work while strengthening the technical, creative, communication, and problem-solving skills employers value.
Learn to create technical drawings, 3D models, and design documentation using industry-standard software.
- Gain hands-on experience through real-world and client-style design projects.
- Develop skills in drafting, modeling, design communication, and project documentation.
- Build portfolio-ready work that demonstrates your technical and creative abilities.
- Learn design workflows and professional practices used in engineering, architecture, manufacturing, and construction.
- Strengthen problem-solving, communication, and critical-thinking skills through practical design challenges.
- Work on projects that reflect real industry expectations and workplace scenarios.
- Gain experience using technology and software commonly found in professional design environments.
- Prepare for careers as a drafter, CAD technician, design technician, or engineering design support professional.
- Explore career pathways in architecture, engineering, manufacturing, civil design, product design, and structural design.
- Build a strong foundation for internships, employment, or continued education in technical and engineering-related fields.
- Learn in a supportive environment focused on helping students develop both technical expertise and professional skills.
Choose the Path That Fits Your Goals
SFCC offers four Engineering Design Technology credentials, allowing you to choose focused training in architectural or mechanical design or pursue a broader certificate or associate degree.
Architectural Design
The Skills Certificate in Architectural Design is a focused option for students interested in buildings, construction, and the architectural design process. You’ll develop foundational drafting and modeling skills while learning to create drawings and design documents used to communicate architectural ideas.
This pathway is a good fit if you’re interested in architecture, construction, building design, civil or structural design, or related technical careers.
Mechanical Design
The Skills Certificate in Mechanical Design focuses on the drawings and models used to communicate how products, components, and mechanical systems are designed and manufactured. You’ll develop foundational CAD and 3D modeling skills while learning to create accurate technical documentation.
This pathway can prepare you to explore opportunities in manufacturing, product development, mechanical engineering support, industrial design, and related fields.
Engineering Design Technology Professional Certificate
The Professional Certificate in Engineering Design Technology provides broader preparation for students who want to develop skills that can be applied across multiple design industries. You’ll expand your abilities in drafting, modeling, design software, documentation, and technical communication while building experience through practical projects.
The certificate can prepare you for entry-level design positions or provide a pathway to continue building your education in Engineering Design Technology.
Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Design Technology
The Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Design Technology provides the most comprehensive preparation within the program. You’ll develop a broader range of technical and professional skills while completing advanced design projects that prepare you for employment and career growth.
Graduates can pursue opportunities such as drafter, CAD technician, design technician, engineering design technician, or other design support positions in architecture, engineering, manufacturing, construction, and related industries.
Engineering Design Technology uses professional design software that requires strong computer processing power. SFCC provides students with flexible options to complete coursework and projects.
- EDT lab computers are available during class and open lab time.
- Remote access to the EDT lab computers is available anytime.
- Students can download software directly to their own devices.