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Diploma of Technology
Computer Aided Drafting
Duration: 6 semesters plus 8 week work term
Program Description
The Computer Aided Drafting program prepares students to work with engineering, architectural, or industrial firms requiring knowledge and expertise in the production of engineering drawings through computer aided drafting (CAD) techniques and/or traditional manual drawing techniques. Material covered will include theoretical and practical applications of architectural, mechanical and civil engineering drafting. Three current industry packages, AutoCAD, MicroStation and AutoCAD Land Development Desktop enhance student training and employability.
Program Courses
TEDR Technical Drawing
GEOM Geometry
CM2200 Communications
MA1100 Pre-Calculus
SUPR Survey Practices
SIDE Site Design
PRST Probability and Statistics Fundamentals
SP01 Spreadsheets
DM01 Database Management
ALDD AutoCAD Land Development Desktop
WP01 Word Processing
TEMA Technical Mathematics
MAC01 Materials of Construction I
STSU Student Success
MST1 MicroStation I
CM1400 Introduction to Technical Reporting
PH1100 Physics
ACAD1 AutoCAD I
ARRE Architecture (Residential)
ACAD2 AutoCAD II
CM1410 Technician Reporting
MACO2 Materials of Construction II
CIMU Civil (Municipal)
CIIN Civil (Industrial)
ARCO Architecture (Commercial)
ACAD3 AutoCAD III
MST2 Microstation II
ACIN Inventor
WHMIS
Back Injury Prevention
Standard First Aid
Work Term
Employment Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the Computer Aided Drafting program, graduates may be eligible for employment (depending on specific hiring practices) with engineering, architectural, or industrial firms under the supervision of engineers and architects. The skills and knowledge acquired through the application of AutoCAD, MicroStation, and AutoCAD Land Development Desktop software allow graduates to perform to current industry standards. Employment opportunities will be appropriate in organizations whose main responsibility is the production of engineering drawings through computerized and/or traditional means. Self-employment opportunities may also exist.
Entrance Requirements
High School Graduates or Equivalent
High School Graduates with credits in Level III Mathematics (Academic or Advanced) or Adult Basic Education equivalent are eligible for admission into the Computer Aided Drafting program. Under certain circumstances students who do not meet the formal High School requirements may be accepted upon the recommendation of a High School Principal or Guidance Counsellor. Please contact an Admissions Officer for further details.
Mature Students
Mature students are eligible for admission into the Computer Aided Drafting program. These students must be 19 years of age or older, complete an application form, provide a copy of most recent marks, and write a Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) as arranged by Academy Canada.
Specific Entrance Requirements
Students who have not successfully completed Level III Mathematics (Advanced or Academic) must successfully complete Academy Canada’s non-credit Mathematics course in the first semester.
For further information, please contact an Admissions Officer at 1-800-561-8000.
Program start dates are subject to sufficient enrollment.
Academy Canada reserves the right to modify any programs, courses, topics, objectives, etc.
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