Computer Aided Drafting

Diploma of Technology

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.