Drafting and Design
Students in the Drafting and Design program will be immersed in a project-based curriculum that may be focused on architectural drafting, mechanical drafting, and/or civil drafting. They will receive one-on-one aid from experienced instructors, review best practices, and focus on industry standards. All courses are computer-use intensive and competency-based. Students will develop a strong working knowledge of visual communication and its technical skills. Upon completion, students are prepared for entry-level employment and/or further continuing their education.
Objectives
- Develop a general knowledge of the drafting and design industries.
- Define terminology and processes related to drafting and design.
- Demonstrate correct sketching techniques.
- Use visual communication to convey design ideas.
- Interpret and prepare industry-standard documents.
- Create accurate 2D and 3D models using the state of industry software.
- Develop drawings that align with industry conventions and standards.
- Practice redlining and iterating designs.
- Create physical models.
Syllabi
Providing course syllabi promotes openness and transparency in course expectations and supports a clear, accessible learning environment for all students.
View Drafting Department course syllabi (opens in a new tab)
Program Courses
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About Your Program
Bridgerland Technical College is open year-round. Most programs are open-entry, which means you can start at the beginning of each month as long as space is available. Please contact a Student Success Advisor with any questions about your program. You can also check available start dates.
Make an appointment with a Student Success AdvisorNot ready to schedule? You can text questions to (435) 261-9877.
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Admissions
Complete the Certificate-Seeking Application. College admission policy requires a student to have a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent.
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Programmatic Requirements
Students will receive additional pre-enrollment programmatic requirements (if applicable) via email. If you do not receive this email within 24 business hours, please check your spam or junk mail folders.
Complete Introduction to Drafting and Design (DRFT0995) with a B- or better. This 30-hour class introduces students to the fundamentals of the drafting and design industry, including basic drafting terms, multi-view drawings, basic blueprint reading, and AutoCAD terms and commands.
If you attended BTECH as a high school student, you may be able to waive the preadmission course with your grades. Contact a Student Success Advisor for more information.
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Enrollment and Registration
Once programmatic requirements have been completed, the next step is to meet with a Student Services Representative to complete your enrollment. You will declare your start date, enrolled hours, and set up your payment schedule.
The first month’s payment or completed Financial Aid is required at enrollment. No appointment is necessary.
Questions? Call (435) 753-6780, email studentservices@btech.edu, or visit Student Services at the Logan Campus.
FAFSA and Pell Grant
Checklist
- Social Security Number or Alien Registration number (if you’re not a U.S. citizen)
- Federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned
- Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
- Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
The Process
- BTECH receives your FAFSA record.
- Financial Aid emails you instructions to create a VerifyMyFafsa account.
- You submit the required documentation.
- You complete enrollment with BTECH.
- Financial Aid emails a link to schedule a required Financial Aid Offer meeting.
- Pell Grant is disbursed (if eligible).
Scholarships
Checklist
- Your Student ID
- Letter of recommendation
- Personal history and career objective
- High school transcript
The Process
- Soft deadline: the 5th of each month.
- BTECH gathers applications submitted during the previous month.
- The Scholarship Committee reviews each application.
- BTECH evaluates available funds.
- Award results are typically sent within 4–6 weeks.
- If awarded, you receive a link to schedule a meeting to accept the award.
- BTECH disburses scholarship funds.
Veterans
- Complete the Veterans checklist
- Contact the VA Certifying Official: nmcinelly@btech.edu
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Our Mission
The mission of the Bridgerland Technical College is to deliver competency-based, employer-guided career and technical education to both secondary and post-secondary students through traditional and technology-enhanced
methodologies. This hands-on technical education provides occupational education, skills training, and workforce development to support the educational and economic development of the Bear River Region.