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CDI College
Study On Campus
British Columbia
Campuses
Vancouver
Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Specialist
Study On Campus
British Columbia
Campuses
Vancouver
Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Specialist
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Admission
- High school graduation or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years of age upon starting classes)
- Grade 12 level English or equivalent
- Grade 10 level mathematics or equivalent
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Benefits of this program
- Small class sizes
- Career Services department provides assistance finding jobs and building resumes
- Tight-knit,supportive community with classmates, instructors, and support staff
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Employment Opportunities
- Architectural Draftsperson
- Computer-Assisted Design and Drafting
- Electrical Draftsperson
- Structural Draftsperson
In the Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Specialist diploma program, you’ll learn Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Application for Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Civil Infrastructure, and Product Design. You will also focus on the fundamentals of drawing and drafting while building knowledge in the technical areas of Mathematics, Computing, and Communication.
In addition to the fundamentals, you'll use the software applications to create a variety of designs and drawings that can be utilized in the real world. These will become used to assemble a your portfolio of original creations derived from paper sketches and drawings. The program will also prepare you to write certification exams for the software you will learn to use.
This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, and Skills Training.
Campus Availability
Burnaby Richmond South Surrey Surrey Vancouver
My teacher has experience in the field, which makes a big difference when it comes to teaching us important skills for the job. He is very helpful with preparing us for the industry.
Program Courses
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AutoCAD III: 3D Modelling [CAD1120]
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Prerequisite: CAD1110 – AutoCAD II: Advanced 2D This course teaches all of AutoCAD’s 3D commands and features required to produce three-dimensional wireframe, surfaced, and solid models. Topics include viewing the model, World and User Coordinate systems, creating and editing 3D wireframe models, creating and editing 3D surface models, creating and editing solid models, 3D faces and meshes, filleting, chamfering, regions, mass properties, sectioning, slicing, shading, and creating dimensioned 2D layout drawings from solid models.
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Technical Communication [CAD0300]
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This course prepares students for any workplace writing situation, framing the work of technical communications in the context of today’s highly collaborative, rapidly evolving digital practices. Also included are samples of documents driven by social media and the latest tools and technologies to ensure students work with the kinds of processes and products they will encounter on the job.
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AutoCAD I: 2D Essentials [CAD1100]
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Pre-requisite: Experience in drafting and design. This course teaches all of AutoCAD’s 2D commands and features required to produce two-dimensional drawings using AutoCAD software. Topics include AutoCAD’s interface, command syntax, AutoCAD theory, layers, selecting objects, inserting objects, correcting errors, object snap, zooming, panning, measuring objects, text, editing objects, line types, manipulating objects, hatching, blocks, dimensioning, reference files, Design Center, polylines, line weights, layouts, and plotting.
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Drafting and Design I: Fundamentals [CAD0100]
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This course introduces basic drafting concepts and applies them to specific architectural, engineering, and construction problems. The information is taught by presenting information and reinforcing skills with practice exercises. The course focuses on gaining a solid understanding of all basic drafting techniques found in the construction industry for both residential and commercial structures. Students will learn the considerations and requirements for planning and designing the various spaces in residential structures. CAD applications are provided where appropriate
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Drafting and Design II: Floor Plans and Elevations [CAD0110]
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This course continues the study of the design and drafting concepts introduced in the Drafting and Design I course. The information is taught by presenting information and reinforcing skills with practice exercises. The course focuses on gaining a solid understanding of drafting techniques applicable to the different types of floor plan and elevation drawings. Students will learn the considerations and requirements for planning and designing the various plans and drawings such as Site development plans, Floor plans, elevations, Sectional drawings, detail drawings, cabinetry plans. Students will also learn to present their drawings and plans with pictorial drawings and renderings. CAD applications are provided where appropriate.
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Drafting and Design III: Construction Drawings [CAD0120]
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This course continues the study of the design and drafting concepts. The information is taught by presenting information and reinforcing skills with practice exercises. In this course, the students will gain a solid understanding of drafting techniques, plans and drawings applicable to construction projects. Students will learn the principles of construction and explore foundation systems, wood framing systems, masonry and concrete building systems, steel and reinforced concrete applications. Students will then apply the knowledge to the production of drawings, plans and elevations of Floor framing systems, Wall framing systems, Roof farming systems as well as electrical and plumbing designs and drawings CAD applications are provided where appropriate.
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Technical Mathematics [CAD0200]
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This course enhances the math skills of students studying the field of drafting with presentation of a comprehensive overview of contemporary drafting problems, CAD drawings, and industry applications and practices. Students are provided with a variety of integrated math problems and CAD operations in order to facilitate critical thinking, problem solving, and basic mathematics literacy. Real-world applications are used to cover a range of skills and levels of difficulty in order to give students the skills they need to succeed in the field of drafting.
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