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1 Mechanical Drafting November 2012 Needs Assessment Prepared by Elisa Lewis Date: November 25, 2012 Architectural Drafting

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Mechanical Drafting

November 2012 Needs Assessment

Prepared by Elisa Lewis Date: November 25, 2012 Architectural Drafting

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Scope Data compiled in this report covers San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, and Los Angeles counties. Data were drawn from external sources, including the Employment Development Department’s California Labor Market Information and the U.S. Department of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), as well as Chaffey College’s Colleague Administrative database. Data Sources and Calculations Educational Program Data TOP Code Program of Study

0953.40 Mechanical Drafting The Taxonomy of Programs (TOP) is a standardized system used at the state level to classify programs and courses at California Community Colleges that are intended to achieve the same outcome. The Drafting Technician: Mechanical program at Chaffey College is classified under the Mechanical Drafting TOP code. CIP Code Program of Study

151306 Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) is a standardized coding system used at the federal level to facilitate accurate tracking, assessment, and reporting of fields of study and program completion at educational institutions throughout the country. This report draws on the Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD CIP code, which maps to the Mechanical Drafting TOP code, to compare Chaffey College to other institutions and examine employment trends. Completions Data Degree and certificate data regarding students at Chaffey College were collected from the Colleague Administrative database. Degree and certificate data for all comparison schools were collected from the U.S. Department of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). All comparison institutions included in this report are postsecondary and have provided data to IPEDS. IPEDS defines postsecondary education as a formal program designed primarily for students beyond high school age. These include academic, vocational, and continuing professional education, and exclude avocational and adult basic education programs. Occupational Data SOC Code Occupational Title

17-3013 Mechanical Drafters The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system is used by federal statistical agencies to classify workers into occupational categories. The Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD CIP code was mapped to the SOC code listed in the table above using the crosswalk described in the paragraph below.

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Educational Program to Occupation Crosswalk The TOP-CIP-SOC Crosswalk (Employment Development Department, 2007) was used in this report to map TOP codes to CIP and SOC codes. This crosswalk allows the user to estimate labor market demand for California Community College program completers using SOC-based projections from the California Labor Market Information Division. Industry Data The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is used by federal statistical agencies to classify business establishments for the purpose of conducting and reporting research on the U.S. business economy. The Standard Occupation Classification codes are mapped to industry data by the California Labor Market Information Division. Industry information is used to geographically map the business locations of potential employers as well as to observe trends across the industries that employ the occupations identified above.

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Introduction and Contents Contents Purpose and Goals 5 Background Information 6 Regional Job Outlook 7 Largest and Fastest Growing Industry Employers 10 Regional Graduation Summary 12 Chaffey College’s Performance on Core Indicators 13 Map of Employers and Competitor Institutions 14

Regional Definitions Inland Empire includes the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Los Angeles County includes the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale Metropolitan Division Orange County includes the Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine Metropolitan Division Key Terms and Concepts Replacement Jobs: Replacement jobs refer to the number of job openings due to workers leaving an occupation. Annual Openings: Annual openings are calculated by adding the number of new jobs to the number of replacement jobs, divided by the number of years in the projection period. Projections: Projections of employment are calculated by the Employment Development Department and are based on a mathematical formula that includes historical employment and economic indicators along with national, state, and local trends. Occupation: Jobs are grouped into occupations using the federal Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. Industry: Occupations are grouped into industries using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Wages: Hourly wages are reported in percentiles and averages. The 25th percentile is a useful proxy of entry-level wages and the 75th percentile of experienced-level wages.

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Purpose and Goals Chaffey College currently offers an Associate in Science degree (25 units) and Certificate program (32 units) in Mechanical Drafting. The following is a description of the Mechanical Drafting program as outlined in the 2012-13 Catalog: “The drafting program degrees and certificates provide the basic knowledge and skills in drafting, mathematics, art, and related scientific and engineering areas to prepare students for employment in the manufacturing and architectural industries. Each program focuses on the skills necessary to be successful and gain employment in related fields. Computer aided drafting (CAD) will be used to complete the required work in most of the classes. The mechanical drafting technician program provides the fundamental knowledge and skills in drafting. The curriculum is designed for students seeking employment in the following fields: aerospace, civil, electronics, mechanical, structural steel, technical illustration, tool design, piping, sheet metal layout, and other related industries.” Student Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of these programs, students should be able to:

1. Effectively express information regarding drafting/design activities and topics through speaking, writing, producing drawings and diagrams, and using digital media and other appropriate modes of communication or expression.

2. Demonstrate knowledge and technical competency in applied drafting practice in their chosen discipline.

3. Demonstrate mastery of the application of modern CAD software tools in the production of technical documents.

4. Produce technical documents that comply with current industry accepted drafting standards and practices.

5. Address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity. 6. Engage in self-directed life-long learning, especially concerning maintenance and improvement of

technical skills. 7. Work effectively in teams.

The purpose of this report is to integrate and analyze data from multiple sources to determine labor market needs for the Mechanical Drafting program at Chaffey College.

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Background Information 1 California Community Colleges, Chancellor’s Office, Taxonomy of Programs, Sixth Edition (Corrected Version). 2 O*Net Online: http://online.onetcenter.org/find

Mechanical Drafting Mechanical Drafting programs in California Community Colleges focus on teaching preparation of work drawings and electronic simulations for architectural and related construction projects.1 The descriptions of job duties for Mechanical Drafting-related occupations are provided by the Occupational Information Network.2

Mechanical Drafters2 Mechanical Drafters prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information. Typical Tasks for Mechanical Drafters

♦ Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.

♦ Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines.

♦ Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.

♦ Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to the materials. ♦ Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess

factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed. ♦ Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production

problems. ♦ Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for

components or machinery using computer-assisted equipment. ♦ Position instructions and comments onto drawings. ♦ Lay out, draw, and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical

publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems. ♦ Design scale or full-size blueprints of specialty items such as furniture and automobile

body or chassis components.

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Regional Job Outlook

Projected Regional Job Outlook The table below displays 2010 employment estimates and 2020 projections for Mechanical Drafting-related jobs, with the exception of Orange County which displays estimates and projections for 2008-2018. Job openings for Mechanical Drafters are growing as fast as average in the Inland Empire and Los Angeles County. Conversely, job openings in Orange County show no change.

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Estimated 2010 Jobs

Total Projected 2020 Jobs

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Mechanical Drafters

State of California 4,800 5,300 500 (10.4%) 50 90 140

Inland Empire 230 250 20 (8.7%) 2 4 6

Los Angeles CO 1,300 1,420 120 (9.2%) 12 25 37

Orange CO 710 710 0 (0.0%) 0 15 15

Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Occupation Profile, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/ (visited November 26, 2012).

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Projected Regional Job Growth The graphs below show the projected growth from 2010 to 2020 of Mechanical Drafting-related jobs, with the exception of Orange County (2008-2018 projected growth in this region). As the graphs show, the number of Mechanical Drafters jobs is expected to grow slowly in the Inland Empire and Los Angeles County. Mechanical Drafters jobs are not expected change in Orange County.

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Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Occupation Profile, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/ (visited November 26, 2012).

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Regional Hourly Wages This table displays the First Quarter of 2012 hourly wage statistics of Mechanical Drafters-related jobs. Orange County appears to be the most lucrative area for Mechanical Drafters; nonetheless, wages are fairly comparable across all regions of interest. An employee in one of these jobs can expect to earn anywhere from $19/hr to $34/hr, depending on the specific job and the employee’s level of experience.

Mean Hourly Rate 25th Percentile Median Hourly Rate 75th Percentile

Mechanical Drafters

State of California $28.01 $20.96 $26.94 $33.38

Inland Empire $26.86 $21.86 $27.37 $32.33

Los Angeles CO $26.71 $19.60 $25.31 $31.60

Orange CO $28.94 $21.24 $27.16 $34.22

Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Occupation Profile, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/ (visited November 26. 2012).

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Largest and Fastest Growing Industry Employers Largest Industry Employers of Mechanical Drafting-Related Occupations The graphs below display the 2008 staffing patterns of the largest industries employing Mechanical Drafters-related occupations across the state of California. Each of these occupations is primarily employed by the Architectural and Engineering Services.

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Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Staffing Patterns, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/iomatrix/staffing-patterns1.asp (visited November 26, 2012).

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Change Over Time of the Largest Industry Employers of Mechanical Drafting-Related Occupations The graphs below display projections of staffing changes from 2008-2018 of the largest industries employing Mechanical Drafting-related occupations in the state of California.

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Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Staffing Patterns, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/iomatrix/staffing-patterns1.asp (visited November 26, 2012). Other Industries with Growth in Mechanical Drafting-Related Occupations No additional industries are associated with Mechanical Drafting-related occupations.

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Regional Graduation Summary Education and Training3 Education and training requirements for Mechanical Drafting-related occupations vary. Mechanical Drafters jobs require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job. Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Regional Completers in Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD Programs The table below displays the number of program completers in the 2010-11 academic year at regional institutions offering Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD programs. Besides Chaffey College, there are 4 institutions offering degrees or certificates below the baccalaureate level across the four county region.

Institution Name Award Level

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2 to < 4 year Certificate

Chaffey College -- -- 3 --

Long Beach City College 23 2 3 --

Los Angeles Pierce College -- -- 1 --

Los Angeles Valley College 2 -- -- --

Orange Coast College 1 -- 1 --

Total 26 2 8 0

Note: “--“ indicates that this type of degree is not offered. “0” indicates that this degree/certificate level is offered but no degrees or certificates were granted. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, on the Internet at: http://www.nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ (visited November 26, 2012) 3Labor Market Info, Employment Development Department, California Occupational Guides, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/occguides/ (visited November 26, 2012).

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Chaffey College’s Performance on Core Indicators The Perkins IV Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 mandates that all state and local postsecondary institutions provide data on six core performance indicators for their career and technical education programs. These indicators are: 1) Technical Skill Attainment; 2) Completions; 3) Persistence and Transfer; 4) Employment; 5) Non-traditional Participation; and 6) Non-traditional Completion. Performance goals are set at the state and local levels and progress is monitored based on a comparison between the actual percentage of students who master each performance area and the negotiated levels of performance. 2010-11 Chaffey College Performance on Core Indicators The table below displays negotiated and actual core performance indicator levels for all Chaffey College students classified under the Mechanical Drafting TOP code. These students performed above district negotiated levels on Core Indicators 2 and 3.

Core Performance Indicators Negotiated Level

Chaffey College Performance

Percent Above or Below District

Negotiated Level State District

Mechanical Drafting

Core 1 – Technical Skill Attainment 88.82% 88.82% 0.00% N/A

Core 2 – Completions- Credential, Certificate, Degree, or Transfer Ready 80.93% 76.88% 100.00% N/A

Core 3 – Persistence and Transfer 85.86% 85.86% 100.00% N/A

Core 4 – Employment 81.48% 81.48% DR N/A

Core 5a – Non-traditional Participation 22.08% 20.53% 0.00% N/A

Core 5b – Non-traditional Completions 25.00% 22.75% 0.00% N/A

Source: CA Community Colleges Reporting Services, Mechanical Drafting, College Core Indicator Information by 6-Digit TOP (Fiscal Planning Year 2012-13)

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Map of Competitor Institutions

Architectural and Engineering Services employs the largest numbers of Mechanical Drafting program graduates in the state of California. The locations of Chaffey College and other competitor institutions offering degrees or certificates in Mechanical Drafting programs are mapped below.