Purpose

Graduates of this program will have developed the drafting and 3D modeling skills that will enable them to work as team members in architectural firms, consulting engineering firms, municipal, provincial or federal offices, as well as in private industry.  Graduates will be prepared to work on a wide variety of residential housing developments, commercial buildings and institutional complexes.

Duration

Ten (10) months, comprised of three levels.

Learning Outcomes

  Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

1. Use drawing techniques to complete projects in orthographic projection, sectioning, and dimensioning, auxiliary view and machine detailing.
2. Describe concepts in orthographic projection, sectioning, and dimensioning, auxiliary view and machine detailing.
3. Employ Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) skills to produce drawings from data, designs and/or specifications.
4. Develop drafting and related trade knowledge.
5. Develop 3D modeling and related trade skills and knowledge.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of drafting skills and conventions.
7. Use concepts of building construction and technology to plan and detail residential and commercial buildings in accordance with local bylaws and the BC Building Code.
8. Prepare Architectural drawings of residential and commercial structures, which incorporate concrete, steel and wood.
9. Apply terminology and conventions used in industry.
10. Prepare a comprehensive professional portfolio.
11. Prepare a résumé and letters of application and perform other related job search skills.

Admission Requirements

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
• English Language Proficiency at a grade 12 level
• Knowledge of mathematics demonstrated by one ​of the following: 
  • Workplace Math 11 or equivalent, or
  • VCC Math Assessment with 80% Basic Arithmetic and 60% Basic Algebra

Note:

• Applicants who do not meet the English language requirement may be admitted at the discretion of the Department
• Applicants who have met all the above requirements and have completed high school Drafting 11 and 12 may, with Departmental approval, apply for direct entry into Level 2 of the program.

For assistance with meeting the entrance requirements, please contact Advising Services to schedule an appointment with an Advisor.

Applicants who have met the above requirements and completed Drafting 11 and 12 in high school can apply for direct entry into Level 2 of the program.

VCC CAD Citation graduates may insert into level 2 of the program.​

Program Requirements

Plan of Study Grid

Term One		Credits
DRFT 1010	CAD Drafting Fundamentals	4
DRFT 1011	CAD Drafting Applied	3
DRFT 1012	Office & Construct Site Safety	1
DRFT 1013	Construction Mathematics	1
	Credits	9
Term Two
DRFT 1270	Residential Design	1
DRFT 1271	Site Planning	1
DRFT 1272	Codes and Regulations 1	1
DRFT 1273	Construction Assemblies 1	1
DRFT 1274	Single Family Residences	5
DRFT 1275	Codes and Regulations 2	1
DRFT 1276	Construction Assemblies 2	1
DRFT 1277	Multi Family Residences	3.5
DRFT 1278	Drawing Plan Reading	0.5
	Credits	15
Term Three
DRFT 1326	Job Search Skills	0.5
DRFT 1370	Technical Communications	1
DRFT 1371	Codes and Regulations 3	1
DRFT 1372	Construction Assemblies 3	1
DRFT 1373	Commercial Retail Buildings	3
DRFT 1374	Introduction to 3D and BIM	3.5
DRFT 1375	Commercial Office Layouts	6
	Credits	16
	Total Credits	40

This guide is intended as a general guideline only. The college reserves the right to make changes as appropriate.

Evaluation of Student Learning

Students are evaluated by:

• Practical projects
• Exams
• Drawings
• Presentations

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)

Transcript of Achievement

The evaluation of learning outcomes for each student is prepared by the instructor and reported to the Student Records Department at the completion of semesters.

The transcript typically shows a letter grade for each course. The grade point equivalent for a course is obtained from letter grades as follows:

Grading Standard

Transcript of Achievement

Grade	Percentage	Description	Grade Point Equivalency
A+	96-100		4.33
A	91-95		4.00
A-	86-90		3.67
B+	81-85		3.33
B	76-80		3.00
B-	71-75		2.67
C+	66-70		2.33
C	61-65		2.00
C-	56-60		1.67
D	50-55	Minimum Pass	1.00
F	0-49	Failing Grade	0.00
S		Satisfactory – student has met and mastered a clearly defined body of skills and performances to required standards	N/A
U		Unsatisfactory – student has not met and mastered a clearly defined body of skills and performances to required standards	N/A
I		Incomplete	N/A
IP		Course in Progress	N/A
W		Withdrawal	N/A
Course Standings
R		Audit. No Credit	N/A
EX		Exempt. Credit Granted	N/A
TC		Transfer Credit	N/A

Grade Point Average (GPA)

1. The course grade points shall be calculated as the product of the course credit value and the grade value.
2. The GPA shall be calculated by dividing the total number of achieved course grade points by the total number of assigned course credit values. This cumulative GPA shall be determined and stated on the Transcript at the end of each Program level or semester.
3. Grades shall be assigned to repeated courses in the same manner as courses taken only once. For the purpose of GPA calculation of grades for repeated courses, they will be included in the calculation of the cumulative GPA.