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Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) Technologies
DESCRIPTION
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.
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 (or equivalent) 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 (or equivalent) 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 (or equivalent) 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:
"C" in English 12 or equivalent:
- 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
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Citation
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)
- PHYQ 1098 Introduction to Physics (this course is strongly recommended for PHYS 1100)
- Diploma
Specialty Courses (pending)
| Certificate | Advanced Certificate | Diploma |
|---|---|---|
| CADA 1200 Architectural Fundamentals |
CADA 2100 Multi Family Residential |
CADA 2200 Multi Use Complexes |
| CADA 1210 Single Family Residential |
CADA 2150 Advanced BIM Software Project |
CADA 2250 BIM – Integrated Systems |
| CADA 1220 Commercial Building |
CADD 2160 | CADD 2260 |
| CADA 1250 Building Information Model (BIM) Software |
| Certificate | Advanced Certificate | Diploma |
|---|---|---|
| CADC 1200 Civil Fundamentals & Surveying |
CADC 2100 Civil Design Principles |
CADC 2200 Mapping & GIS |
| CADC 1210 Land Development Subdivision |
CADC 2150 Civil Design Software |
CADC 2250 GIS Software |
| CADC 1220 Transportation |
CADD 2160 | CADD 2260 |
| CADC 1250 Land Development Software |
| Certificate | Advanced Certificate | Diploma |
|---|---|---|
| CADE 1200 Electricity & Wiring Diagrams |
CADE 2100 Cable Trays |
CADE 2200 Control Panels |
| CADE 1210 Schematics & Grounding |
CADE 2150 Advanced BIM Project |
CADE 2250 Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) |
| CADE 1220 Lighting |
CADD 2160 | CADD 2260 |
| CADE 1250 Building Information Model (BIM) Software for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) |
| Certificate | Advanced Certificate | Diploma |
|---|---|---|
| CADI 1200 Industrial Applications |
CADI 2100 Conveyor Design |
CADI 2200 Process Piping Design |
| CADI 1210 Transfer Deck & Conveyor |
CADI 2150 Advanced 3D Plant Modeling Software |
CADI 2250 Advanced 3D Plant Modeling Software Project |
| CADI 1220 Process Piping |
CADD 2160 | CADD 2260 |
| CADI 1250 Industrial 3D Modeling Software |
| Certificate | Advanced Certificate | Diploma |
| CADM 1200 Fabrication & Manufacturing Fundamentals |
CADM 2100 Tool & Die |
CADM 2200 Computer Numeric Control (CNC) |
| CADM 1210 Component Assembly & Details |
CADM 2150 Advanced 3D Parametric Modeling Software |
CADM 2250 Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Software |
| CADM 1220 Integrated Machine Design Systems |
CADD 2160 | CADD 2260 |
| CADM 1250 3D Parametric Modeling Software |
| Certificate | Advanced Certificate | Diploma |
|---|---|---|
| CADS 1200 Structural Fundamentals & Structural Steel |
CADS 2100 Site Work |
CADS 2200 Precast Prestressed Concrete |
| CADS 1210 Structural Concrete |
CADS 2150 Advanced Building Information Model (BIM) Software for Structural |
CADS 2250 Building Information Model (BIM) Software for Structural - Project |
| CADS 1220 Timber & Wood Framing |
CADD 2160 | CADD 2260 |
| CADS 1250 Building Information Model (BIM) Software for Structural |
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