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Hi all! First off, I am 2 months into an AA degree in mechanical engineering with the goal of becoming a process piping drafter/designer. We do have a classes on process piping drafting, strength of materials, statics, and structural detailing. Other than those classes, the program is designed to teach students the fundamentals necessary to go into a number of different careers. Including piping, aerospace, and automotive drafting/design. My college does come highly recommended from local pipers ive talked to, but im looking for things that can supplement my classroom education and help me on my path. Like,

Literiture on piping design geared for junior designers. I know there are books on amazon, I just dont know their complexity.

I dont think my course covers 3D modeling for piping. As far as ive seen we only cover P&ID and some plan views. Very bare bones. The solution taught is AutoCAD Plant3D because that is the solution one of the local design companys uses. How important is it for junior drafters/designers to be able to model?

Skills that employers are looking for in candidates fresh out of college and things that would help junior drafters that college curriculum may not cover.

Any other input.

Thanks alot and im looking forward to any respnoses!

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