Manufacturing & Marine
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed engineer or certified journey-level tradesperson. Study draft only.
Drafting / CAD / BIM
9 mo full-time · 1350 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-28): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety, lockout/tagout, and PPEtrade math and measurementtechnical communication and career readinessAutoCAD 2D and 3D draftingRevit architecture and MEP modelingSolidWorks part, assembly, and drawing creationarchitectural, mechanical, and marine drafting standards and conventionsBIM workflows and coordinationcapstone project integrating program skillsexternship and worksite placementcertification exam preparation
Course & assessment plan
9 courses · 1,350 clock hours · tuition $15,390 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| Autodesk Certified Professional | Vendor certification | Autodesk |
| Autodesk Certified User | Vendor certification | Autodesk |
| CSWA | Industry certification | Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Precision Manufacturing: Drafting / CAD / BIM → CNC Machining → Robotics / Mechatronics → Industrial Maintenance
Built Environment Data: Drafting / CAD / BIM → GIS / Surveying / Drone Operations → Construction Management / Estimating
