American Design Drafting Association (ADDA)

Mechanical Certified Drafter

Credential: Mechanical Certified Drafter
Credentialing Agency: American Design Drafting Association (ADDA)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Mechanical Certified Drafter certification is part of an examination system which the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) developed to establish a credentialing system based on an individual's competency level. It is recommended that the applicant completes two years on-the-job training or 800 - 1200 Contact Hours of Practical Discipline Specific Education.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Mechanical Certified Drafter

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

  • Credential Prerequisite
  • Experience: 2 years recommended
  • Education: High School Diploma/GED
  • Training
  • Membership
  • Other
  • Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

  • Exam
  • Written Exam
  • Oral Exam
  • Practical Exam
  • Performance Assessment

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 3 years

  • Continuing Education
  • Exam
  • Continuing Education OR Exam
  • Fee
  • Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

American Design Drafting Association (ADDA)

105 East Main Street
Newbern, TN  38059

Phone: (731) 627-0802

Fax: (731) 627-9321
Contact Page

Education/Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS

Certified Drafters should have Advanced High School or Vocational Training and up to 2 year of experience or 800-1200 Contact Hours of Practical Discipline Specific Education.

Written Exam

  • General Terminology - Identification
    • Metric
    • Angles
    • Ellipses
    • Polygons
    • Lettering
    • Line Types
    • Line Precedence
    • Surface Finishes
    • Circles
    • Revision Block
    • Drawing Sheet Sizes
    • CAD Systems
    • Drawing Scales
    • Molds and Castings
  • Equipment – Techniques – Drawing Rules and Principles
    • Scales
    • Instrument Drafting
    • Line Thicknesses and Names
    • Basic Metric Unit of Measurement
  • Dimensioning and Layouts
    • Axis of Symmetry
    • Location of First Dimension String
    • Number of Dimensions in a Single Orthographic View
    • Principle Dimensions
    • Standard Text Height
    • Rules of Dimension Placement
    • Fraction Height
    • Dimension Line Spacing
    • Dimension Types
    • Dimension Line Definitions
    • Crossing Dimension Lines
    • Number of Feature Dimensions Allowed
    • Dimensioning Rules
    • Leaders
    • Crossing of Extension and Dimension Lines
    • Extension Line Definition
    • Dimensions and True Shape
  • Descriptive Geometry
    • Parts of a Circle
    • Parts of an Ellipse
    • Different Types of Angles
    • Different Types of Triangles
    • Geometric Shapes
  • Multi View Drawing – Identification and Terminology
    • Number of views Required for Drawing
    • Selecting the Proper Front View
    • Planes of Projection
    • Types of Projections
    • Line Precedence in Orthographic Views
    • Position/Layout of Orthographic Views
    • What Dimensions are Found on a Particular Orthographic View
    • Projection Lines and Their Use and Position in Orthographic Views
    • Position of Planes of Projection Oblique Surfaces
    • Parallel Lines in Space Related to View
    • How Lines Appear when Projected onto Planes of Projection
  • Sectional Views – Identification and Terminology
    • Function of a Section View
    • Function of the Cutting Plane Line
    • Basic Rules
    • Explain the Application of Section Lines
  • Pictorials – Identification and Terminology
    • Isometric Projection
    • Diametric Projection
    • Trimetric Projection
    • Isometric Drawing
  • Auxiliary Views – Identification and Terminology
    • Use and Function of an Auxiliary View
    • Reference Line/Plane Construction Method
    • Fold Line Construction Method
    • Secondary Auxiliary Views
  • Revolutions – Usage and Applications
    • Principles of Descriptive Geometry Rule #1
    • Principles of Descriptive Geometry Rule #2
    • Principles of Descriptive Geometry Rule #3
    • Principles of Descriptive Geometry Rule #4
    • Principles of Descriptive Geometry Rule #5
    • Finding the Angle between Two Intersecting Planes
  • Intersections – Usage and Applications
    • Intersection
    • Development
    • Visibility
    • Piercing Point
    • Geometrical Surfaces
    • Warped Surface
    • Cylinder
    • Torus
    • Single Curve
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
    • Standards and Terminology
    • Standard Terminology
  • Working Drawings - Identification – Numbering
    • Assembly Drawing
    • Working Drawings
    • Sub-Assembly
    • Detail Drawing
    • Outline Assembly Drawing
    • Zones
    • ECO
    • ECN
    • Spool Drawing
  • Threads – Fasteners – Connections – Welding
    • Threaded Fasteners Terminology
    • Other Fasteners Terminology
    • Finish Marks
    • Basic Welding Types and Symbols
  • Drafting Math and Geometry
    • Metric System
    • Volume Formulas
  • Drawing Management
    • Detail Drawing
    • Assembly Drawing
    • General Assembly Drawing
    • Size "as measured"
    • Working Drawing
    • Revision
    • Layout
    • Title Block
    • Patent Drawing
    • Parts List
    • Bill of Materials

Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Mechanical Certified Drafter examination:

RECERTIFICATION

Mechanical Certified Drafter

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Mechanical Certified Drafter credential has the following recertification information:

  • The Mechanical Certified Drafter certification is good for three years. To renew the certification, the recipient must be employed two out of the three years in the profession and have 30 contact hours of additional related training.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

COOL Bucks

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Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the military occupation (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the military occupation (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Promotion Points

This certification has been approved for promotion points.

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Star

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Skill Level

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Proponent Funded

Indicates the credential may have funding through the MOS proponent. Some proponents offer credentialing opportunities in conjunction with military training and/or as part of MOS development beyond the training base.

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Navy Bucks

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Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted E1 through E4

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E5 through E6

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E7 and Above

Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted “A” School through E5

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E6 through E7

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E8 and Above

LaDR

This credential is recommended on the rating Learning and Development Roadmap (LaDR) for Sailors currently in the pay grade indicated on the icon, BUT MAY BE TAKEN BY SAILORS IN OTHER PAY GRADES.

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Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

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ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

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ABSNC

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NCCA

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IAS

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Low

May be difficult to attain: minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

High

Highly attainable: mimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

MOS is Military Occupational Specialty
ASI is Additional Skill Identifier
WOMOS is Warrant Officer Military Occupational Specialty

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Updated: October 16, 2019
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