Drafting Diploma
Program Credential
Certificate
Program Length
2 years
Start Date / Intakes
September
Campus Location
Downtown
Tuition & Credits
$428.21 per credit for 70 credits
Total Tuition Fee
$29,975 for 2 years
Description
VCC offers Drafting Certificates in the following specialties:
 Architectural
 Architectural, Civil, Structural
 Steel Detailing
Upon completion of a 10 month Drafting Certificate in one of the above specialties, a VCC diploma
may be earned by completing a second drafting specialty (Term 2 and Term 3).
Please refer to the individual drafting program flyers for more information about the specialties.
Admission Requirements
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Grade 12 graduation
English proficiency requirement:
- English 12 with a C or higher, or
- IELTS 6.5 (With no band less than 6.0), or
- TOEFL 80 (Listening 20, Speaking 20, Reading 20, Writing 20), or
- Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test: Listening 8, Speaking 7, Reading 8, Writing 7
Math 11 with a C or higher (Trigonometry and Algebra recommended)
Application Deadline
Many high demand programs fill quickly. Check the seat availability status for the program of your
choice at www.vcc.ca/international and apply while program seats are open.
 Applicants with a valid study permit:
Applications are accepted if seats are open
 Applicants without a valid study permit: Applications are accepted a minimum of 4 months prior
to program start date, if seats are open
Total Program Fees: $32,950 to $33,350 (approximately, depending on specialties)
Breakdown:
Tuition Fee College Initiative Student Union
$29,974.70
$172.90
$146.80
Extended Health
Dental Plan
U-Pass
Grad Fee
Campus Resource
$292.08
$292.08
$671.50
$41.62
$299.75
Other Costs (approximately): Textbooks and Supplies (vary depending on the following specialties)
Architectural specialty $1000, Architectural, Civil, Structural specialty $600, Steel Detailing specialty $750
Program Structure
Year 1 (Total of 40 credits)
Term 1
The first term covers concepts, techniques and accepted practices in the drafting industry. Students
learn computer aided drafting and are introduced to specialty areas of drafting.
Term 2 & Term 3
Courses for the first specialty
Year 2 (Total of 31 credits)
Term 4 & Term 5
Courses for the second specialty
Term 1
CAD Drafting Fundamentals
CAD Drafting Applied
Office and Construction Site Safety
Construction Mathematics
Term 2 & 3
First Drafting Specialty
Term 4 & 5
Second Drafting Specialty
Courses for Each Specialty
Architectural
Architectural, Civil, Structural
Steel Detailing
Residential Design
Site Planning
Codes and Regulations 1
Construction Assemblies 1
Single Family Residences
Codes and Regulations 2
Construction Assemblies 2
Multi Family Residences
Drawing Plan Reading
Job Search Skills
Technical Communications
Codes and Regulations 3
Construction Assemblies 3
Commercial Retail Buildings
Introduction to 3D and BIM
Commercial Layouts Using BIM
Construction Drawing and Reading
Industrial Site Layout
Autodesk Civil 3D
Road Alignment Detailing
Steel Structures
Principles of Reinforced Concrete
Foundation Design Concepts
Engineering Statics
Architectural Concepts
Job Search Skills
Revit Structures
Technical Communications
AutoCAD 3D and Assemblies
Miscellaneous Steel
Quantity Take Offs
Concrete Slab on Grade Floor Systems
Reinforced Concrete Structural Components
Residential Wood Framing
Structural Steel Fabrication Codes and Standards
Introduction to Steel Detailing
Structural Bolting and Welding
Industrial and Commercial Basic Framing
Connection and Layout Geometry
Detailing of Inclined Components
Miscellaneous Metals Detailing
AutoCAD 3D and Assemblies
Introduction to BIM Software
Working with BIM Software
Technical Communications
Heavy Structural Steel Framing
Job Search Skills
Structural Steel Trusses
Career Prospects
Graduates may find work as drafters in different environments within the Engineering industry.
Areas include consulting engineers, fabrication shops, manufacturing companies. Other areas may
include mining, forestry, pulp and paper, oil and gas, environmental, water treatment, architectural,
municipal and project management.
Tuition fees and other fees are approximate and subject to change due to yearly increases without notice. Students will be
required to pay increased rates if the fees change at any time during the period of enrolment in the program.
The application fee is non-refundable.
All program information including tuition and other fees, course/program content, length, admission requirements, prerequisites, start/end dates, postponements and/or cancellation is subject to change without notice.