Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Training
If you want to improve your understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), consider enrolling in a course at Eastern Florida State College. Our courses cater to all levels, whether you're a beginner or seeking more advanced knowledge.
These courses are designed to help you master the essential language used in engineering drawings, enabling you to convey design requirements clearly. GD&T uses symbols and rules to specify how much variation is acceptable in the shape, position, and orientation of parts. This knowledge is vital across various fields, including design, procurement, manufacturing, and quality control.
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Training
Questions?
- Delivery Method
- On-Campus
- Location
- Cocoa
- Contact Information
- continuingeducation@easternflorida.edu
321-433-7500
In the United States, we adhere to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers' (ASME) Y14.5 standards to maintain consistency and eliminate ambiguity in engineering documentation. GD&T encompasses a range of controls, such as defining how straight or round a feature should be, how parts should fit together precisely, and even the allowable amount of deviation or wobbling.
By taking our courses, you'll establish a strong foundation in the following geometric controls:
- Form: Covering aspects like straightness, flatness, cylindricity, and circularity
- Runout: Addressing circular and total runout requirements
- Orientation: Exploring angularity, perpendicularity, and parallelism
- Profile: Understanding the profile of a surface and the profile of a line
- Position: Learning about single, multi-segment, and composite feature control frames
Our courses at EFSC are led by an instructor who holds certification as a Senior Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Professional (GDTP) from ASME. This ensures you receive expert guidance, empowering you to comprehend and apply GD&T effectively. By enrolling in our program, you'll significantly enhance your skills in this crucial field.
Registration Information
Courses are tentatively to begin in Summer session B 2026
You can find information about our Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) courses, including prices, dates, fees, and campus locations, through our online schedule and registration system. For detailed course descriptions, please refer to the accordion below.
If you see two fees listed for the same class, the higher fee covers the cost of the book mentioned. If you're progressing to the next course level, and that course also lists the same textbook, you won't need to buy the book again if you already own it.
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Course Details
The following courses are designed to assist with improving engineering products and inspection activities:
This course is ideal if you have little to moderate experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T). It spans 28 hours and serves as a comprehensive introduction to GD&T.
The course is tailored for individuals involved in designing, drafting, engineering, manufacturing, estimating, or inspecting parts based on engineering drawings. It especially focuses on topics relevant to those responsible for design, manufacturing, and quality assurance.
Here are the major topics this course covers:
- ASME Y14.5-2018 Format and Content
- Fundamental Rules and Rule #1
- Tolerances of Form
- Tolerances of Orientation
- Tolerances of Location
- Datum Reference Frames
- Tolerances of Runout
- Tolerances of Profile
- Material Condition Modifiers
- MMSC Virtual Conditions
Please note that the textbook GD&T Application and Interpretation (Sixth Edition) by Bruce A. Wilson is required for this course.
By the end of this course, you'll have a solid grasp of GD&T principles and be well-prepared to apply them effectively in your work.
If you already have a strong foundation in the basics of GD&T, this course is designed to take your knowledge to the next level by exploring intermediate geometric controls as defined in ASME Y14.5-2018.
We'll kick off with a quick review of GD&T fundamentals, ensuring everyone is on the same page. From there, we'll dive deeper into concepts like datum theory, emphasizing composite feature control frames for both position and profile.
Here are the major topics this course covers:
- Composite Feature Control Frames for Profile of a Surface
- Composite Feature Control Frames for Position
- Datum Features of Size
- Datum Feature Shift
- Multi-Segment Feature Control Frames
- MMC (Maximum Material Condition) and LMC (Least Material Condition) Virtual Conditions
- Actual Mating and Minimum Material Envelopes
- Resultant Condition Boundaries
- Datum Targets
- Datum Patterns
Please note that the textbook GD&T Application and Interpretation (Sixth Edition) by Bruce A. Wilson is required for this course.
By the end of this course, you'll have a solid understanding of these intermediate GD&T concepts, allowing you to apply them effectively in your work.
If you have an intermediate level of skill with GD&T, this course is designed to provide you with a deeper understanding of how to apply geometric controls to mechanical drawings and digital definition products.
We'll start with a brief review of both the fundamentals and intermediate-level controls of GD&T to make sure everyone is up to speed. The majority of the class will be dedicated to hands-on practice, where you'll learn how to correctly apply geometric controls to sample drawings.
Here are the major topics this course covers:
- Composite Feature Control Frames for Profile of a Surface
- Composite Feature Control Frames for Position
- Datum Features of Size
- Datum Feature Shift
- MMC and LMC Virtual Conditions
- Datum Targets
- Resultant Condition Boundaries
- Applying GD&T to Mechanical Drawings and Digital Definition Products
Please note that the textbook GD&T Application and Interpretation (Sixth Edition) by Bruce A. Wilson is required for this course.
By the end of this course, you'll have a solid grasp of applying geometric controls in practical situations, making you well-equipped to work with mechanical drawings and digital design products.
Additional Continuing Education Options
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