Advanced Technological Design
Two-year post-diploma technical specialization course
FAENZA
Operazione delle Fondazioni ITS ACADEMY A.F. 2025/2027 approvata con Determinazione Dirigenziale n. 17626 del 18/09/2025 in risposta alla DGR N. 1137/2025 Approvazione dei percorsi biennali validabili presentati dalle fondazioni ITS Academy da avviare nell’a.f. 2025/2026. PR FSE+ 2021/2027. I Provvedimento
Rif PA 2025-25214/RER
Build the future with CAD
Do you want to turn an idea into a real component ready for production?
With the Advanced Technological Design course, you will learn how to model mechanical components in 3D, program CNC machines, and work with the most advanced digital manufacturing technologies, from simulation to CAM.
You will become a highly sought-after technical professional in industries such as automotive, motorsport, composite materials, and mechatronics. A comprehensive training program that places you at the heart of industrial innovation.
| Duration | 2 years (approx. 2000 hours) |
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| Period | From late October to July (1st year) and from September to July (2nd year) |
| Attendance | Mandatory (minimum 80% attendance) |
| Schedule | Full-time (approx. 35 hours per week) |
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| Cost | All programs are free of charge |
| Erasmus+ | International experiences available (internships, language courses) |
Professional profile
The CAD-CAM Designer and Programmer Technician is responsible for designing, drafting, and industrializing products or machinery. Starting from mechanical drawings, they define machining specifications and generate CNC machining programs using CAM, or additive manufacturing processes (3D printing).
They coordinate with other company functions, particularly production planning, logistics, and manufacturing departments, to ensure proper industrialization of the product.
They also contribute to solving production and tooling issues, understanding the organizational implications of their work in relation to materials, procurement, machining times, and project management.
Employment sectors:
- Design offices
- Material procurement departments
- Project management offices
- Technical departments
Career opportunities
You can work as:
- Technical workstation operator in a technical office
- Production testing and quality control technician
- Technical designer
- Prototyping technician
Course program
Team work module
The course includes transversal skills modules on teamwork, organizational communication in companies, and basic leadership skills. These competencies are essential for applying technical knowledge effectively within organizational contexts.
Practical training
1
Learning by doing
The course alternates classroom theory with hands-on learning in laboratories and companies, including project work, business simulations, meetings with entrepreneurs, and company visits.
2
Alignment courses
Introductory alignment courses in Mechanics, Electrical/Electronics, and English are offered to ensure a common knowledge base among admitted students.
3
Internships in companies
More than 40% of the total hours of post-diploma courses are dedicated to educational internships in leading companies in the mechanical, mechatronics, automotive, and automation sectors in Emilia-Romagna.
Educational internships in partner companies
Over 40% of the total course hours are dedicated to educational internships carried out in leading companies in the mechanical, mechatronics, automotive and automation sectors of Emilia-Romagna.
Why choose ITS MAKER Academy
ITS MAKER training allows you to acquire the tools, knowledge, and technical skills most in demand on the job market, giving you access from the very beginning to excellent corporate positions.
Alessandro Renzanigo
Production Office Assistant at Vici&C and former ITS MAKER Academy student
Why choose an ITS MAKER Academy course?
ITS MAKER Academy’s training programs are designed together with companies to meet real labor market needs. This highly specialized education allows you to quickly access stable, well-paid positions in top industries.
