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Applied and Technical Studies
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Architectural Drafting Technician certificate

Chilliwack — Canada Education Park

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.

Concurrent studies option

UFV allows high school students to complete this program through a concurrent studies model during their grade 12 year. For more information, contact your district/school career counsellor. You may also contact the UFV Trades & Technology Centre at 604-847-5448 or email trades@ufv.ca.

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:

1. Be 19 years of age or older, or have B.C. secondary school graduation (or equivalent), plus

2. One of the following with a C+ or better: Foundations of Mathematics 11, Principles of Mathematics 11, Pre-Calculus 11, or MATH 085.

3. Applicants must satisfy the English language proficiency requirement. For details on how this requirement may be met, see English language proficiency requirement section of the calendar.

If you think you have equivalent courses or acceptable technical background, contact the instructors at 604-847-5427 to make an appointment for orientation and assessment. If you have a successful interview and assessment, you may be eligible to enter the program without the above-stated prerequisites.

When to apply

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year. Qualified applicants are considered for the next intake in which there is space. See Continuous application process for more information.

How to apply

1. Apply online at ufv.ca/admissions/admissions/apply.

Additional documents required for a complete application:
• Proof of B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent, and
• Transcript (or interim transcript) showing grade/course achievement as per entrance requirements, or
• Written permission from instructor.

2. When all entrance requirements are met (or proof of enrollment in courses that meet the entrance requirements is provided), you will be admitted to the program or placed on a waitlist.

3. Note: English as a Second Language applicants will be assessed on an individual basis by the ESL department.

Basis for admission decision

Applicants who meet the entrance requirements will be admitted in order of their application date. This date is set when an application, all required documentation, and the application fee have been submitted.

Fees and additional costs

See the Fees and Other Costs section. Financial aid may be available through the Financial Aid and Awards office at any UFV campus.

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.

Location

The Architectural Drafting program is located in the Trades & Technology Centre at the Canada Education Park in Chilliwack. The reception office is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Dates and attendance requirements

The Drafting program is 38 weeks in duration. The program starts in September and ends mid-June.

The Drafting program requires continuous attendance to successfully complete all requirements for the program. Students will be expected to attend classes five days per week for the duration of the entire program.

Students must meet the attendance requirements as outlined in their individual program guides. See UFV's Attendance policy (62).

Program requirements

Students must complete all requirements with a minimum passing grade in order to graduate.

Students who do not receive a passing grade in all required areas by the program end date, may apply to their instructor for re-entry into the program. Students who reapply may register as upgrading students and must complete all program requirements no later than the program end date of the following year. See upgrading policy for more details.

Undergraduate continuance

Students must maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 to remain enrolled in Good Academic Standing at UFV. Students in Good Academic Standing will have no registration limits placed on them. Failure to meet the minimum CGPA requirement will result in restrictions on registration and may eventually lead to academic suspension from the University. Students on Academic Warning or Academic Probation are limited to registering in 10 credits. For further details, see the Undergraduate Continuance section of the academic calendar. Academic standing is governed by UFV’s Undergraduate Continuance policy (92).

Graduation

Students must apply for graduation by completing a Graduation Request form available at ufv.ca/admissions/forms.

Attendance and conduct

Unacceptable academic performance may, at the discretion of the instructor, include poor attendance, slow progress in theory and practical tasks, and/or lack of satisfactory participation in class activities. See UFV's Attendance policy (62).

Applied and Technical Studies students are expected to conduct themselves in a mature and responsible manner, and will be held responsible for their actions, whether acting alone or in group. See UFV's Student Academic Misconduct policy (70) and Student Non-Academic Misconduct policy (204).

Withdrawal

Student-initiated withdrawal (discontinuing)

If a student wishes not to continue, he or she will need to initiate a withdrawal at the Office of the Registrar.

Required to withdraw

Failed grades may result in withdrawal from the program. Students may be required to withdraw from a course or program for failing to comply with attendance, conduct, or program policies, or UFV policies including: Attendance policy (62), Student Academic Misconduct policy (70), Student Non-Academic Misconduct policy (204).

Program outline

The provincial common core drafting program was incorporated into the program in 1996.

This program has been developed on the following modular basis:

Note: ADT 1 and ADT 2 are prerequisites to register for the remainder of the program.

Course listings

For complete details on courses see the course descriptions section.