Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) Technologies

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Citation in Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)
The Citation incorporates the Drafting/CADD common core which prepares students for the first Specialty semester.

Certificate in Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)
The certificate prepares students for an entry level position as a drafting technician in the chosen Specialty. Using the most advanced CADD (Computer Aided Design & Drafting) software and 3 dimensional (3D) software, students will learn to produce drawings from concept sketches, design information, codes and specifications as per industry standards for production by builders and manufacturers.

Advanced Certificate in Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)
The Advanced Certificate enables students to acquire advanced technical and writing skills in their chosen Specialty and further their career. These courses are offered in the evening to facilitate certificate graduates who are working in their industry.

Diploma in Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)
The Diploma enables students to acquire math and physics skills and to apply advanced technical skills in a Specialty project that will incorporate design. These courses are offered in the evening to facilitate certificate and advanced certificate graduates who are working in their industry.

Specialties (see below for Start Dates and Enrolment Access)

• Architectural
  Prepare sets of drawings to graphically convey design and dimensional information to meet the qualifications for a building permit in residential, commercial and institutional applications.
• Civil
  Prepare sets of drawings to graphically convey design and dimensional information for road and highway construction, subdivision development, mapping and geographic information systems (GIS).
• Electrical
  Prepare sets of drawings to graphically convey design, dimensional and symbolic information for wiring and grounding, lighting, cable trays, control panels, and programmable logic controllers (PLC)
• Industrial
  Prepare sets of drawings to graphically convey design, dimensional and symbolic information for process piping flow diagrams, piping layouts, and fabrication drawings and for materials handling conveyors and transfer tables.
• Manufacturing
  Prepare sets of drawings to graphically convey design and dimensional information for component assembly, integrated machine design, tool and die, and computer numeric control (CNC)
• Structural
  Prepare sets of drawings to graphically convey design and dimensional information for concrete, steel and timber structures, site preparation and precast concrete.

After successful completion of the Core, students will be given priority to enter into the Specialty of their choice based on GPA and availability

PROGRAM FLOW

Note: For 3rd & 4th Semester (Specialty 3 & Specialty 4) Courses will be run in the evening to facilitate students who have secured employment after the Certificate

Start Dates and Credential Completion:

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Drafting graduates may pursue a career in a variety of employment situations in architectural, engineering, manufacturing or municipal offices, or in a production /construction setting.

After a few years in drafting many of our graduates move on to positions in sales, customer service, production management, estimating, CAD and network management and contract services (self-employment). Responsibilities can include design team management, project management of small projects, and production scheduling.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

In addition to general Kwantlen requirements, the following admission prerequisites also apply:

Math Requirement:

Principles of Mathematics 11 with a grade of C+ or higher or:

• Principles of Mathematics 12 with a grade of C or higher; or
• Kwantlen MATH 1093, MATH 1117, ABEM 0082 or PSPM 1082 with a grade of C or higher; or
• Kwantlen ABEM 0011 or MATP 1011 with a grade of B- or higher; or
• Principles of Mathematics 11 with a grade of C and the Math Placement Test; or
• Principles of Mathematics 12 with a grade of P and the Math Placement Test; or
• Applications of Mathematics 11 with a grade of C and the Math Placement Test; or
• Applications of Mathematics 12 with a grade of C and the Math Placement Test); or
• Appropriate placement by the Math Placement Test

English Requirement:

English 12 with a grade of C or higher or:

• English Placement Test score of 4 or higher; or
• LPI score of 26 or higher; or
• Kwantlen ABEE 0091, PSPE 1091, ENGP 1091, ABEE 0097, PSPE 1097, or ENGP 1097 with a grade of C- or higher; or
• Kwantlen ABEE 0089 or ENGP 1089 with a grade of C or higher; or
• Kwantlen ABEE 0081, PSPE 1081, or ENGP 1081 with a grade of B or higher; or
• Kwantlen ELST 0381 with a grade of C+ or higher; or
• Appropriate placement by an ACP assessment

Students with mental or physical impairments, who may require program accommodations, should contact the Program Coordinator at 604.598.6123 to discuss required skills and competencies and a Disability Advisor at 604.599.3233 to ensure appropriate accommodations can be arranged.

Direct Entry

Applicants may have direct entry into the program if they have met the above prerequisites in secondary school or through secondary or post-secondary courses and programs offered by Kwantlen or adult educational facilities.

Upgrading for Entrance Requirements

If all of the entrance requirements have not been completed, the student must arrange (through Admissions) to take appropriate placement testing to assess his or her Math and English skills. Upgrading can then be arranged if necessary.

Additional Requirements

Applicants should have the ability to work well with co-workers as a member of a drafting/design team, which includes the ability to communicate in both written and oral English. The ability to pay attention to detail and the ability to visualize in two- and three-dimensions is an asset.

Note: Program applicants benefit from having basic computer knowledge such as E-mail, Internet, file management, working knowledge of Windows environment, basic operating system functions and text editing.

Applicants can arrange to acquire these basic computer skills ahead of time through Academic Career Preparation upgrading.

CONTENT

Students will normally take the Drafting Core and one specialty to complete the Certificate level program. Courses and requirements currently under review.

Drafting Core - all Specialities

•  Citation

• CADD 1100 Drafting Fundamentals
• CADD 1150 Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Software
• CADD 1160 Office Software and Procedures
• CADD 1110 Summative Project

Common Courses – all Specialties (pending)

• Advanced Certificate
• CMNS 1115 Writing for Specialized Workplace
• ENGQ 1099 Writing Skills with Reading
• CADD 2160 Office Procedures II
• Bridge (if required)
• PHYP 1011 Introduction to Physics
• Diploma
• PHYS 1100 Basic College Physics
• MATH 1112 Pre Calculus Algebra
• CADD 2260 Office Procedures III

Specialty Courses (pending)

Mutiple Specialities

Students wishing to earn a second certificate, advanced certificate, and/or diploma in a second Specialty may do so based on course availability.

GRADUATION

Upon successful completion of first (Core) semester, students will be awarded a Citation in Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)

Upon successful completion of second (Specialty I) semester, students will be awarded a Certificate in Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) in their chosen Specialty

Upon successful completion of third (Specialty II) semester, students will be awarded an Advanced Certificate in Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) in their chosen Specialty

Upon successful completion of fourth (Specialty III) semester, students will be awarded a Diploma in Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) in their chosen Specialty