Department Head Mike Carey | Mike.Carey@gvltec.edu | (864) 250-8850
Engineering Graphics Technology is a 2-year associate degree program producing trained engineering designers able to convert ideas and solutions into 2-D CAD drawings, 3-D CAD models and specifications using state-of-the-art tools such as AutoCAD, Solidworks and CATIA V5. If a technical career that is both imaginative and rewarding is for you, then consider Engineering Graphics Technology.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Engineering Graphics Technology program is to provide the Upstate of South Carolina with professionally prepared CAD design technicians capable of making significant contributions to the progress of business and industry in the area.
Program Curriculum
Early College for High School Students
NEW Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management
EGT Educational Objectives:
- An appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of industrial CAD design
- An ability to apply up-to-date knowledge, and adapt to emerging applications of engineering technology in order to solve technical problems.
- An ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments, and apply the results to improve processes and products.
- An ability to generate specifications, and subsequently design a component, system, or process to meet the expectations of both customers and employers.
- The skills needed to perform effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
- An ability to communicate effectively.
- An understanding of professional engineering ethics and the contemporary issues in which they apply.
- A commitment to pursue lifelong learning and continuous improvement.
EGT Assessment Criteria: The measurement of the success of the EGT Department to achieve its Educational Objective is by Annual Graduate and Employer Surveys which determine if EGT Graduates are either working in their chosen field or continuing their education.
Accreditation of the EGT Program
Career Opportunities
This program trains students to transform engineering ideas into drawings and specifications using computer-aided design software. Many area industries, including manufacturing, engineering and mechanical companies, employ graduates of the EGT program as CAD Designers. Starting salaries range from $25,000 to $40,000 per year.
Engineering Graphics Technology graduates obtain entry-level positions in the following types of companies:
- Packaging equipment design
- Industrial piping design
- Steel building structures
- Rubber & plastic injection equipment
- Equipment manufacturers
- Technical Sales
- Machine Design
- Engineering consulting
- Automotive design & manufacturing
Check out some ideas for local career searches here
Links
AutoCAD
Solidworks
CATIA V5
CAD Links
AutoCAD
Microstation
Turbocad
Solid Works
Pro-Engineer
Solid Edge
Engineering Links
Society of Automotive Eng.
Society of Manufacturing Eng.
American Society of Mechanical Eng.
Society of Women Eng.
American Society for Engineering Education
Society for Plastics Eng.
National Association of Manufacturers
The Materials Info Society