Drafting Technician (Architectural/Civil) certificate
This full-time program has been designed to prepare students for entry-level drafting positions in the architectural, civil, and related fields.
Throughout this 10-month program, the instructors will endeavour to create an environment similar to that found in industry. Students will be given the maximum responsibility for the solution of design problems and will be encouraged to develop their creative talents and techniques beyond the level demanded of a junior draftsperson.
If you are interested in pursuing a career as a draftsperson, you should have good hand and eye coordination, mechanical aptitude, facility with mathematics, and the ability to communicate and work effectively with co-workers in a design team.
Employment opportunities
If you complete this program successfully, your training will give you appropriate skills for employment in an entry-level position with a broad range of private firms or public agencies or departments which provide design and drafting services in architectural, civil, and related engineering fields.
Entrance requirements
To be admitted you must:
How to apply
1. Submit the application fee along with your UCFV Application for Admission form to the Admissions and Records (A&R) office. Application forms are available from any A&R or Student Services office. See charts in the Admissions and Registration section for a complete list of application dates and general admission information.
Additional documents required for a complete application:
Applications that do not include these documents will be returned.
2. All applicants
must attend an orientation session following receipt of their application. You will be
informed about orientation dates in the new year.
You must attend or make special arrangements with the instructors to be eligible for
admission to the program.
3. Upon admission to the program, you will be provided with registration information. A deposit is required when you register (see Fees and Other Costs section). This money is applied to the tuition fees and is not refundable. Final payment of all course fees is due by the end of the second week of classes.
If you meet all the entrance requirements, but the program is full, your name will be placed on a wait list. Should a space become available at a later date, you will be notified.
4. When interim transcripts are submitted, admission may be granted on the condition that courses be completed and final transcripts be sent to Admissions and Records. Proof of completion of entrance requirements and final payment of all course fees are due the end of the first week of August.
Application dates
Applications will be accepted on or after October 1 for the fall semester.
Fees and additional costs
Fees stated are in effect for 1999/2000 and are subject to change for 2000/2001.
The full fee is approximately $1,450 and must be paid when you register. This includes 6% for Student Services fees, Students Society, and the Legacy Fund. Other costs for textbooks, drawing kits, binders, calculators, rain gear, etc., are approximately $800.
Note: There are no refunds after 7% of the program has been completed.
Workload and classroom expectations
You are required to attend all classes — five hours a day, five days a week. In addition, you will be responsible for the completion of approximately 15 hours of assigned homework each week.
Dates and location
The program starts in September, and is located in the Trades and Technology Centre, Abbotsford campus.
Program outline
The new provincial common core drafting program was incorporated into the program in 1996. In addition to the common core, two specialties in design and drafting will be offered.
This program has been developed on the following modular basis:
1. DRFT 1: Basic Drafting — 130 hours
2. DRFT 2: Applied Mathematics — 50 hours
3. DRFT 3: Computer Assisted Design (CAD) — introduction to Autocad Release 14 — 70 hours
4. DRFT 4: Architectural — Residential/Commercial Design and Drafting. This module includes major design projects — 435 hours
5. DRFT 5: Mechanics and Strength of Materials — 25 hours
6. DRFT 6: Civil Drafting — Basic surveying encompassing both the field and office operations and procedures associated with road building and layout, construction and utility layout and land surveying — 225 hours
7. CMNS 145: Technical Communications for Drafting — 14 sessions (40 hours)
Note: This program was re-accredited by the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of B.C. (ASTTBC) in 1991, and has been granted academic credit for 10 of the 12 subject areas required for Certified Technician status with ASTTBC. Graduates of the program may complete two additional subject areas in either the Building or Civil disciplines to attain full academic requirements for certification.
Faculty
Larry Gritzmaker, Journeyperson Carpentry, Certificate in Architectural and Civil Drafting (UCFV), Instructor Diploma (VCC), Certified Technician (ASTTBC)
Career Technical Centre
UCFV and School District #34 (Abbotsford) operate a jointly sponsored Career Technical Centre. Drafting students enter at the Grade 11 level and complete high school and a one-year UCFV Drafting certificate over 2½ years.
Faculty
Tricia Thomson, Diploma in Building Technology (BCIT), Applied Science Technologists (ASTTBC), Instructor Diploma (VCC)
Program advisory committee
Rita Alexander,
Architect
Ron Clifford, First Heritage Savings
Doug Clough, Omega & Associates Engineering
Phillip Craven, Craven, Houston & Powers
George Epp, L.M.S. Design & Drafting
Dwayne Friesen, Summit Design Studio
Glenn Froese, Krahn & Associates
Darren Hall, D & D Drafting
Jim Hipwell, PlanTech Design & Drafting Incorporated
Eric Hoogenraad, City of Abbotsford
Bjorn Lauridsen, Bjorn Lauridsen & Associates
Teresa Meeres, Meeres Construction & Drafting
Barry Murley, Western Canada RV
Kevin O’Shea, School District #34
Arm Pettie, Shelter Industries
Jeff Wright, Britco Structures
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