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Drafting Technician - Architectural

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The future is built today. Position yourself for predicted opportunities in the construction sector. Drafting technicians work with engineers to build infrastructure like roads, bridges and buildings. VCC graduates are working throughout the local construction industry and have been involved in projects like the Port Mann Bridge, the Canada Line, Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal and Safeco Field in Seattle.

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Program Description

This is one of the three drafting programs available at VCC. In the first three months, students learn concepts, techniques and accepted practices in the drafting industry. Students learn computer-aided drafting and are introduced to specialty areas of drafting.

In the final seven months of the program, students learn to apply concepts of design drafting relating to residential single family and multi-family building layout. These concepts are applied to the design and drafting of commercial building details and commercial office layouts.

Classes are generally held Monday to Firday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. (subject to change).

Start Length Credential Campus Part or Full‑time September 10 months Certificate or diploma (with additional specialty) Downtown Full-time

Career Prospects

Graduates may find employment in many areas of the architectural, construction and engineering industry as team members in consulting engineering firms, architectural firms, municipal, provincial or federal offices, as well as in private industry. Graduates work on a wide variety of structures and developments.

Information about graduate outcomes.

Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.

International students

As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Please note that you must submit official transcripts and educational documents to support your application; unfortunately, we cannot accept photocopies or fax versions.

Program Specific

Seats are offered to applicants who have met all admission requirements on a first-qualified, first-served basis.

1. Grade 12 graduation, GED or equivalent required (applicants who have completed Drafting 11 and 12 in high school can apply for direct entry into Term 2 of the program).
2. Academic Math 11 or equivalent (trigonometry and algebra recommended).
3. All requests for transfer credits or course exemptions for all courses in the program must be submitted with application to the program. Download the Request for Transfer Credit PDF form. Requests for diploma eligibility received after the program has started will not be approved.
4. Applicants whose first language is other than English, who have not completed English 098/099 and are presenting foreign documents equivalent to Grade 12, must successfully complete an English language assessment which includes a Canadian Language Benchmark of Listening 8, Speaking 7, Reading 8, and Writing 7 or better.

Recommended characteristics

• High school drafting and physics courses, or other related work experience is an asset
• Excellent English communication skills
• Working knowledge of Windows OS
• General good health, good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Good mathematical and mechanical comprehension
• Successful work habits and an ability to work well with others
• Logical reasoning and an ability to visualize objects
• An interest in all aspects of architecture, general construction and related fields
• Ability to work in both imperial and metric units of measurement

Program Status

Accepting applications

VCC is accepting applications from international students.

Apply to this Program

The first step, apply early. Students who have officially applied and met all admission requirements are sent a letter of acceptance approximately four to five months in advance of the next available start date. A first payment is required to reserve a space in the program.

Online     Fax     In Person If you're ready and know the program you want, apply now. Download and complete the (PDF) application form and fax to 604.443.8450. Visit us at one of our campus locations.

After you apply, you can check your to see if all of the requirements have been met or to update contact information. Please use the temporary login ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN) that you used to complete your original online application.

Fees and Other Costs

Application Fee Tuition Fee $30.00 $3,174.00

International Tuition Fees

Application Fee Tuition Fee Ancillary Fee $125.00 $15,386.00 $150.00 - All international students pay international tuition fees. For more information, please contact VCC's international education office at study@vcc.ca or 604.443.8600.

Other Costs

Cost Type Details College initiative fee $91.20 Student union fee 49.62 Student union health plan fee $147.57 Student union dental plan fee $140.58 U-Pass $300 Other costs Textbooks and supplies: $1000

Additional Information

For further information about this program, please call Graham Huckin, department head, at 604.871.7000, ext. 8536 or email ghuckin@vcc.ca. or visit the department website.

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