Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD)
certificate program
The following courses are part of the Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) certificate program and are intended to prepare people with the skill-set they need for success in seeking entry-level positions in the rapidly expanding and transforming field of computer assisted drafting. Each course may be taken separately or applied to the certificate. In order to apply for the certificate credential, the courses must be completed within a three-year period with a passing grade of 75 percent in each course. There is a $25 graduation fee when applying for the certificate.
Levels I and II will be offered in the winter and levels III and IV will be offered in the spring of 2010.
CAD I: Basic AutoCAD — Part A
Prerequisite: An introductory computer course with Windows or equivalent experience and keyboarding proficiency.
This class covers basic AutoCAD functionality as applied to drafting principles. Topics include CAD in industry and technical illustration methods, AutoCAD file management, navigating the AutoCAD desktop, basic drawing and editing commands, drawing aids, coordinate entry, polylines, text in AutoCAD drawings, text editing, sketch lines, and hatch patterns. Text: Applying AutoCAD 2010, by Terry Wohlers, available at the UFV bookstore.
CHILLIWACK — Trades & Technology Centre, 5579 Tyson Rd
(20158 TRD CAD01 C9A ) Dale Levesque, 10 sessions, Tues and Thurs, 6–10 pm, $650. Starts Jan 26.
CAD II: Basic AutoCAD — Part B
Prerequisite: CAD I
Continue with basic AutoCAD functionality and learn to add features to enhance AutoCAD drawings. Topics include drawing setup, layers and linetypes, dimensioning in AutoCAD, paper space layouts, plotting AutoCAD drawings, locks and attributes. Text: Applying AutoCAD 2010, by Terry Wohlers, available at the UFV bookstore.
CHILLIWACK — Trades & Technology Centre, 5579 Tyson Rd
(20159 TRD CAD02 C9A) Dale Levesque, 10 sessions, Tues and Thurs, 6–10 pm, $650.
Starts Mar 2.
CAD III: 3D Drawings in AutoCADPrerequisite: CAD I and II
This class introduces 3D drawing creation, renderings and solid modeling. Topics include isometric drawings, orthographic views, user coordinate systems, 3D surfaces, solid modeling and composite solids, creating sections and profiles, shading and rendering presentation drawings. Text: Applying AutoCAD 2010, by Terry Wohlers available at he UFV bookstore.
CHILLIWACK — Trades & Technology Centre, 5579 Tyson Rd(20160 TRD CAD03 C9A) Instructor TBA, 10 sessions, Tues and Thurs, 6–10 pm, $650.
Starts Apr 6.
CAD IV: Customization
Prerequisite: CAD I and II
This class introduces AutoCAD customization and AutoLISP programming. Topics include AutoCAD drawing slides, toolbar customization, sheet manager, macro routines, basic
AutoLISP programming, and custom applications. Text: Applying AutoCAD 2010, by Terry Wohlers, available at the UFV bookstore.
CHILLIWACK — Trades & Technology Centre, 5579 Tyson Rd(40093 TRD CAD04 C9A) ) Instructor TBA, 6 sessions, Tues and Thurs, 6–10 pm, $395.
Starts May 18.
last updated July 2009
