Drafting Technician
Technical Diploma
26 Credits | 1 Year
Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior
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Career Cluster: Architecture & Construction
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Program Overview
The Drafting Technician program prepares you for a hands-on career turning creative ideas into precise technical drawings that guide the construction of buildings, products, and systems. You’ll learn to visualize forms, interpret sketches, and apply technical knowledge to produce accurate working drawings that meet industry standards.
The Drafting Technician program prepares you for a hands-on career turning creative ideas into precise technical drawings that guide the construction of buildings, products, and systems. You’ll learn to visualize forms, interpret sketches, and apply technical knowledge to produce accurate working drawings that meet industry standards.
Using advanced tools like AutoCAD and Revit, you’ll develop the skills needed to support engineering, architectural, construction, and manufacturing projects. With strong attention to detail and a foundation in modern drafting software, you’ll be ready to contribute to innovative projects and play a key role in bringing designs to life.
Program Outcomes
Drafting Technician graduates will be able to:
- Develop construction documents
- Examine basic construction materials and systems
- Use computer-aided drafting and architectural related software
- Utilize office practices and standards
- Utilize the Enrolled Wisconsin Commercial Building Code incorporating the International Building Code (IBC)
Get hands-on experience working with software and technology that is currently used in the industry.
Academics
Career Pathways
As a Drafting Technician student at Northwood Tech, you can continue your education to build upon your credentials by working to earn the Architectural Commercial Design associate degree.
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Required Courses
The courses in the Drafting Technician program are designed to incrementally increase your knowledge in construction, CAD/BIM and building systems with a hands-on approach.
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Drafting Technician is Part of a Career Pathway
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Admissions and Tuition
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Tuition and Fees
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Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to help you pay for your education. It can come in the form of grants, loans, federal work-study, military and veterans benefits, division of vocational rehabilitation benefits, and scholarships.
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Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the costs that you may incur while attending Northwood Technical College.
Estimated Total Program Tuition 2025-26*
Drafting Technician
26 Credits | 1 Year
$4,393
*Tuition is an estimate and does not include any miscellaneous fees for various courses, tools, books, supplies or uniforms. Program book costs are in addition to tuition and fees and vary depending on course selection and where the books are purchased or rented.
Financial assistance may be available as part of the Worker's Advancement Initiative (WAI-2) grant program with the Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board (NWWIB). To learn more about eligibility and training services, please contact Sara Wieland, Training Navigator at swieland@nwwib.com or 715.230.8399 or check out the website at: Worker Advancement Initiative 2.0 (WAI 2.0) - NWWIB.
Laptops with architectural software are available to student use while in the Architectural Commercial Design program.
After the Northwood Tech Drafting Technician Program
Upon completion of the program, you will earn a Drafting Technician technical diploma. Continue your education in the Architectural Commercial Design associate degree program.
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Transfer your Northwood Tech credits to a four-year college to earn your bachelor's degree and beyond.
Career Outlooks
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