Technical Design

Olympic College ETPL
Completion of the Technical Design certificate program leads to basic entry-level employability as a drafter. Further study is recommended upon employment.

Financial information

Total tuition

$0.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Olympic College, Shelton, Online

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program

Program details

1 Years

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

46

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Proficiency

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Please see advisor

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

Completion rate

43%

Employment rate

69%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$26.90

Typical (median) annual earnings

$45,898.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

Other Industries

70%

Construction

30%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
16
Completion rate
43%
Average number of students who completed each year
8
Gender
Male
75%
Female
25%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
3%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
82%
Multi-racial
9%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
8%
20 to 29
32%
30 to 39
16%
40 to 49
22%
50 and over
22%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
12%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
50%
Some college experience, but no degree
15%
Certificate or AA
9%
BA or higher
15%