Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD)
certificate program 

The following courses are part of the Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) certificate program and are intended to provide you with the skill set you 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.

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 and 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 2013, by Terry Wohlers, available at the UFV bookstore
CHILLIWACK — Trades & Technology Centre, 5579 Tyson Rd
(20086 TRD CAD01 C9A) Barry Murley, 10 sessions, Tue, Thu, 6–10 pm, $650. Starts Jan 22

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, blocks and attributes. Text: Applying AutoCAD 2013, by Terry Wohlers, available at the UFV bookstore

CHILLIWACK — Trades & Technology Centre, 5579 Tyson Rd
(20087 TRD CAD02 C9A) Barry Murley, 10 sessions, Tue, Thu, 6–10 pm, $650. Starts Feb 26

CAD III: 3D Drawings in AutoCAD
Prerequisite: CAD 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 2013, by Terry Wohlers, available at the UFV bookstore

CHILLIWACK — Trades & Technology Centre, 5579 Tyson Rd
(20094 TRD CAD03 C9A) Barry Murley, 10 sessions, Tue, Thu, 6–10 pm, $650. Starts Apr 2.

CAD IV — Customization
Prerequisite: CAD III
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 2013, by Terry Wohlers, available at the UFV bookstore

CHILLIWACK — Trades & Technology Centre, 5579 Tyson Rd
(40045 TRD CAD04 C9A) Barry Murley, 6 sessions, Tue, Thu, 6–10 pm, $395. Starts May 7

Last updated Feb 2013