Effective date of this calendar, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2001 to Aug. 31, 2002.
Offered at Langley and Richmond
Intake for Electrical Full-time: Continuous at Richmond
Intake for Industrial Full-time: Jan., April, July and Oct. at Newton
Intake for Mechanical Full-time: Continuous at Langley
Description
Program courses are designed to prepare students for a career as a drafting technician. Classes operate under simulated design office conditions to better prepare students for actual drafting positions in Architectural or Consulting Engineering Firms.
Career Opportunities
Drafting, especially Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), plays a crucial role in most technologically related employment. Depending on the specialty option of the program, graduates may pursue a drafting career in a range of disciplines: Architectural, Electrical, Structural, Mechanical, Civil, Piping, Heating and Ventilation and often in related areas of Steel Fabrication and Construction.
Graduates generally start employment at an entry level position, gaining on-the-job experience while working toward a senior drafting position over a period of approximately three to four years. Beyond this it is possible to progress to a position of section leader, design draftsperson, or a project draftsperson coordinator responsible for the allocation of work to other members of the drafting team.
Not all drafting personnel will choose to spend their entire career involved in the actual development and production of working drawings. Many, after gaining experience, choose to enter related employment where a sound knowledge of the interpretation of technical drawings is required. Such related positions could be in estimating, technical product sales, inspection or supervision of construction, technical illustration, or as a member of the administrative staff of a construction or engineering company.
Admission Requirements
In addition to normal University College requirements, the following admission prerequisites also apply:
- Grade 12 graduation with:
- * MATH 11 with a grade of C+ or higher (Kwantlen equivalents are MATH 0093 and ACPM 0082)
- * English 12 with a grade of C or better (Kwantlen equivalents are ACPE 0090 and ENGL 0099)
* These requirements must have been completed within the last 5 years.
If one or both of the requirements have not been completed then the student should arrange to take the vocational placement testing. The testing is used to assess an applicant's present math and English skills. Upgrading can then be arranged, if necessary, to allow Drafting Program entry.
Note: Only applicants who have met the requirements will be placed on the Drafting Program waiting list.
Additional Information
The ability to work well with co-workers as a member of a drafting/design team, which would include the ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral English. Good eyesight, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination are requirements of board drafting. In the case of Computer Aided Drafting, special circumstances can often be accommodated.
Full-time Certificate Programs - Richmond and Langley
Programs are "Competency Based" continuous intake and take advantage of modularized course material to allow a system of individually instructor directed learning. Each course is broken down into sub-courses or units called modules that generally represent a small specialized area of drafting that can be studied, practiced and mastered, allowing extra time in difficult areas, with less time being taken in others. Each campus offers drafting courses leading to a program certificate in one or more specialty areas.
Both programs are approximately 12 months in length with classes/labs six hours per day Monday through Friday. The programs operate on a continuous intake system, with students entering the program as seats become available by the graduation of completing students. An important advantage of the system is that graduates are entering employment at the rate of only 2 or 3 each month. In other words, we are not sending out large groups of 20 or 30 students each month to compete for employment.
Full-time Certificate
This program is a modified continuous intake with four 12-week sessions commencing the first week of January (winter), April (spring), July (summer), and October (fall). There will be an intake of new students at the beginning of each session, so students on the waiting list can begin the program in the next session that a seat is available. The program will take 12 months (4 sessions) to complete.
This system will graduate 10 students every 3 months so graduates will have minimal competition when seeking employment. At the same time, the four common start dates will facilitate team-work, provide experience in meeting deadline, and allow for class activities such as field trips.
Content
Drafting Core - All Campuses
DRAF 1100 Drafting Fundamentals
DRAF 1110 Architectural 1 (Residential Plans)
DRAF 1150 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
Specialty Courses
Architectural/Structural with CAD
Offered at Richmond and Langley
DRAF 1210 Architectural II (Residential Plans)
DRAF 1360 Structural Drafting
Architectural/Electrical with CAD
DRAF 1210 Architectural II (Residential Plans)
DRAF 1330 Electrical Drafting
Architectural/Industrial with CAD
DRAF 1160 Office Software (Word Processor, Spreadsheet)
DRAF 1210 Architectural II (Residential Plans)
DRAF 1270 Drafting for Surveying
DRAF 1306 3D Design & Rendering
DRAF 1341 Drafting for Belt Conveyors
DRAF 1351 Process Piping I
Architectural/Mechanical with CAD
DRAF 1210 Architectural II (Residential Plans)
DRAF 1343 Mechanical Fabrication
DRAF 1345 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Drafting
DRAF 1365 Light Structural Steel
Note: Students wishing to transfer to the drafting program at another campus for a particular specialty should discuss this option with the instructor
Additional Information
AutoCAD Upgrade - Daytime
Draftspersons currently experienced in manual drafting and wishing to Upgrade to CAD may be permitted to enter the program on a temporary basis to acquire CAD skills. At the same time, the student must complete one of the specialty modules (ex: Structural, piping, HVAC etc.) This option to Upgrade to CAD in a daytime program is available only if space permits.
Note: See also AutoCAD Upgrade
Drafting Technology Diploma
Description
This two-year diploma program is currently being developed to meet industry demand for drafters with design skills. In addition to comprehensive drafting and AutoCAD training, students will study Physics and Math and apply these principles to design and drafting projects. The program will also provide training in Communications, including technical writing and communicating on the Internet. Projects will be integrated with the use of other office software including word processor, spreadsheet, and database.
Admission Requirements
In addition to normal University College requirements, the following admission prerequisites also apply:
- Math 12 and Physics 11 with a grade of C+ or higher- English 12 with a grade of C or betterMore Information
Graduates of a one-year drafting program from Kwantlen or another educational institute can upgrade their design skills by taking the design courses. Credit will be given for previous drafting training and experience.
For information on the status of this proposed program, call Newton drafting at 599-2945 or 599-2946.
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