The Computer-Aided Design & 3D Modeling Certificate shows that a student is familiar with 2D, and the basic 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) programs. Students who complete this certificate are able to use AutoCAD and SketchUp to create 2D drawings and 3D models, they are also familiar with ways to modify AutoCAD to suit their drawing style, and increase productivity. A Certificate of Achievement in Computer-Aided Design & 3D Modeling is available upon successful completion of the 12-unit core.
Merced College’s Los Banos Campus is a full-service educational center in Los Banos, California, serving residents of the Westside of Merced County. Its occupational training fields include accounting, cybersecurity, certified nursing assistant work, computer-aided design, licensed vocational nursing, medical assisting, and network administration. The campus also offers coursework for personal, professional, and academic enrichment, giving it a role that extends beyond occupational preparation. As part of Merced College, the campus provides educational services through a dedicated Westside location and supports a broad range of academic and career-focused study. Its campus-level offerings connect technical instruction with the wider educational resources of the college.