AutoCAD Drafting and Design Technology

This course provides students with the fundamentals of computer operation, file management, and basic mathematics. Major topics include keyboarding skills, Microsoft Word document formatting, Excel spreadsheet creation, linear algebra, quadratic equations, trigonometry, and geometry.

Duration: 20 hours, 1 week.
Prerequisite: none.

This course provides student with the fundamental skills of computer aided design and drafting using AutoCAD. Students learn the most up-to-date AutoCAD techniques that are being used in engineering and building-design professions. Utilizing high-end computer tools, students learn how to create drawings in 2-dimensional environments and basic 3-dimensional models.

Duration: 60 hours, 3 weeks.
Prerequisite: none.

Technical communication skills are required in service, business, and technical working environments. This course focuses on verbal, writing, and presentation skills within the scope of architecture and engineering. Students will learn how to produce technical report documents and present their project drawings effectively.

Duration: 20 hours, 1 week.
Prerequisite: none.

This course provides students with instruction in advanced level AutoCAD commands and drawing management techniques. Students will learn project-orientated drafting and design skills, with an emphasis being placed on scaled 2-Dimensional project drawing in model and paper space layout settings. Students will also learn how to use advanced 3-Dimensional tools to create surface models and composite solid models.

Duration: 60 hours, 3 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100.

This course provides students with the knowledge to use the British Columbia Building Code as well as city zoning bylaws. Major topics include building zoning, residential wood framed building construction standards, design specifications, fire protection, basic structural standards, span table applications and other professional practices which may affect the design and construction of a building. Students will also use AutoCAD to create site plan, floor plans, sections and elevations.

Duration: 40 hours, 2 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100.

This course provides students an overview of mechanical engineering graphics and drawing conventions. Computer Aided Design and drafting programs such as AutoCAD will be used in solving graphical problems. Orthographic, isometric, sections and standard dimensioning techniques are covered in this course as well.

Duration: 20 hours, 1 week.
Prerequisite: AUT100, AUT150.

This course provides students with basic knowledge in using 3D Studio Max software to create 3-dimensional model with animation effects. Topics include 3D solid modeling, material selection, lighting settings and animation. Students also learn to import 3D model files into Studio Max software.

Duration: 20 hours, 1 week.
Prerequisite: AUT100, AUT150, CCT100.

This course covers the principles of plumbing piping design with an emphasis on the application of piping components, material selection and pipe sizing which applies to water, storm and sanitary plumbing piping systems. Students will learn to calculate hydraulic loads for plumbing fixtures and create piping design drawings for residential and commercial buildings. Students will also learn to apply British Columbia Plumbing Code in the design of plumbing piping systems.

Duration: 40 hours, 2 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100, AUT150, CCT100.

This course introduces students to the application of Autodesk Inventor to create 3-dimensional parametric computer models. The Inventor model is an accurate 3D digital prototype that enables users to validate design and engineering data during the modeling process. With innovative approaches, the program allows the user to accelerate and simplify the concept-to-manufacturing stage. Major topics include sketches, part modeling, assembly creation, constraint applications, sheet metal modeling, welding assembly, animation and drawing production.

Duration: 60 hours, 3 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100, AUT150, CCT100.

This course provides students with a foundation in parametric Building Information Modeling (BIM). Students will use Revit Architecture for parametric building design and project documentation. Students begin the course by learning the fundamental features of Revit and progress through design modeling to drawing production. Major topics include the modeling of commercial and residential building, basic structures, and wall type selection, building interior design, family customization, site creation, roof design, schedules, 3D walkthrough, rendering and sheet production.

Duration: 80 hours, 4 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100, AUT150, CCT100.

This course provides students with the skills to create interior design drawings for commercial and hospitality projects. Students will use AutoCAD to create conceptual and detailed design drawings. Major topics include wall partition design, ceiling and lighting design, interior furniture selection, interior finishes, space planning and overall design presentation. Students will design building interior features in accordance with the building code and city bylaw standards.

Duration: 40 hours, 2 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100, AUT150, CCT100.

The course provides students with the skills to use Autodesk Civil 3D computer software for civil engineering, land development and infrastructure design. Students learn how to create civil plans, profiles, and cross sections as well as 3-dimensional corridor models. Major topics include survey data imports, creation of land surfaces, land parcels, roadway alignments, vertical curve profiles, underground piping layout, and infrastructure assemblies. Students also learn Civil 3D drafting procedures, dynamic model updating techniques and the computation of earth work as well as pavement material quantities.

Duration: 80 hours, 4 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100, AUT150, CCT100.

This course provides students with the knowledge necessary to estimate and control construction material quantities and cost for building structures and basic civil engineering infrastructures. Topics include residential, commercial and civil infrastructure estimating methods, quantity takeoff techniques, and cost calculation procedures of construction components. An overview of the contract terms and relationships between the contractual parties will also be discussed in this course.

Duration: 60 hours, 3 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100, CCT100.

This course helps students to prepare a working portfolio, which will assist them in presenting themselves during interviews or seminars. Students will produce a portfolio in the areas of engineering and architectural 2D drawings and 3D models. Students also will learn interview skills and how to prepare their resume and cover letter.

Duration: 20 hours, 1 week.
Prerequisite: AUT100, AUT150, CCT100.

Students will have the opportunity to integrate theory and skills learnt during the program with practical situation from the real world of business. The purpose is to obtain relevant field experience prior to graduation and identify strengths prior to embarking on a new, exciting career.

Duration: 150 hours, 4 weeks.