• 10000880
  • Mechanical Design - Certificate (CT)
  • W Insufficient student exit data. (3 or less)
Ivy Tech Community College - Lafayette
Ivy Tech Community College
3101 South Creasy Lane
Lafayette, IN 47905
https://www.ivytech.edu/
Staff Approved

Description

School of Technology Standard:A qualified fulltime faculty member meets the education component of the School of Technology discipline standard through one of three routes:1. Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution in technology, engineering, engineering technology; or an earned baccalaureate or higher degree directly related to the program’s disciplineAnd, possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR)And, two years of directly related work experience that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR);or2. Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institutionAnd, possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR)And five years of directly related work experience that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR);or3. Possesses an earned associate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution directly related to the program’s disciplineAnd, possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR)And three years of directly related work experience that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR);School of Technology Course Standard:A qualified adjunct faculty member, including Dual Credit, Corporate College and a fulltime faculty teaching outside their discipline, meets the technical course standard through one of four routes:1. Meets the fulltime faculty discipline standard;or2. Possesses a Department of Labor, Bureau for Apprenticeship Training recognized journeyman’s card in the discipline directly related to credentials, certifications, and competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR), and in journeyman status for two years or more with experience that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR)And, possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR);or3. Possesses any specialized certifications or credentials required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR)And, 5 years directly related work experience in the field that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR);4. Possesses a current Workplace Specialist License granted by the Indiana Department of Education appropriate to course objectives and directly linked to credentials, certifications, and competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR)And, possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR);

Ivy Tech's Mechanical Design Certificate (CT) provides education and training on software design tools and how they work in mechanical design.

Graduates of this program can stand out to design technology employers while also setting the stage to pursue a technical certificate or associate degree. The Mechanical Design CT requires 18 credit hours, or two semesters, to complete.

Building on Your Certificate

If your goal is to earn a technical certificate or associate degree in Design Technology, you can earn this certificate on your way. The certificate is designed to provide a gateway into entry-level design technology careers. That means you may be able to enter the workforce in your desired field even before you graduate, if your plan includes working while you’re in school.

Courses

The 18 required credit hours for the Ivy Tech Mechanical Design CT include: View Course Descriptions

Mechanical Design CT courses may be presented in the following formats:

  • In-person, traditional
  • Hybrid (learn anywhere)
  • Online

Sample Careers

Graduates could enter the mechanical drafting field, or they could work in a machine shop or engineering tech firm. Positions include:

  • Mechanical drafting technician
  • Draftsperson
  • Designer

These professionals work for:

  • Engineering teams
  • Industry
  • Machine shops
  • Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
  • Automotive businesses
  • Biotech companies

Supplies and fees vary. Displayed pricing is based on full time enrollment. For more information on Ivy Tech tuition and fees, please visit our website - https://www.ivytech.edu/tuition-aid/tuition-fees/

Yes
15.1302
High School Diploma or Equivalent

None

One week prior to class

https://www.ivytech.edu/business-office/3408.html

Admissions

  • 50
    • 100
    • 0
    • 0
  • Day,Evening,Weekend,Online
  • 6 month(s)
  • 18 academic credit hours
  • 20.00 Hours
  • 100%
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Yes 
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No

Financial Information

$3,211.00
$0.00
$297.00
$147.00
$180.00
$150.00
$75.00
$225.56
4,060.00
    • $0.00
    • No

Financial Aid

Financial Aid:

  • Federal Gift Aid (Pell Grant)
  • Federal Student Loan (Stafford)
  • G. I. Bill
  • Institutional Gift Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
  • Local Gift Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
  • State Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
  • Work Study Programs
  • No
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