This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2001-2002 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

Kwantlen University College

Effective date of this calendar, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2001 to Aug. 31, 2002.


Drafting


Offered at Langley and Richmond

Intake for Electrical Full-time: Continuous at Richmond

Intake for Industrial Full-time: Jan., April, July and Oct. at Newton

Intake for Mechanical Full-time: Continuous at Langley

Description

Full-time day Certificate

Program courses are designed to prepare students for a career as a drafting technician. Classes operate under simulated design office conditions to better prepare students for actual drafting positions in Architectural or Consulting Engineering Firms.

Career Opportunities

Drafting, especially Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), plays a crucial role in most technologically related employment. Depending on the specialty option of the program, graduates may pursue a drafting career in a range of disciplines: Architectural, Electrical, Structural, Mechanical, Civil, Piping, Heating and Ventilation and often in related areas of Steel Fabrication and Construction.

Graduates generally start employment at an entry level position, gaining on-the-job experience while working toward a senior drafting position over a period of approximately three to four years. Beyond this it is possible to progress to a position of section leader, design draftsperson, or a project draftsperson coordinator responsible for the allocation of work to other members of the drafting team.

Not all drafting personnel will choose to spend their entire career involved in the actual development and production of working drawings. Many, after gaining experience, choose to enter related employment where a sound knowledge of the interpretation of technical drawings is required. Such related positions could be in estimating, technical product sales, inspection or supervision of construction, technical illustration, or as a member of the administrative staff of a construction or engineering company.

Admission Requirements

In addition to normal University College requirements, the following admission prerequisites also apply:

* These requirements must have been completed within the last 5 years.

If one or both of the requirements have not been completed then the student should arrange to take the vocational placement testing. The testing is used to assess an applicant's present math and English skills. Upgrading can then be arranged, if necessary, to allow Drafting Program entry.

Note: Only applicants who have met the requirements will be placed on the Drafting Program waiting list.

Additional Information

The ability to work well with co-workers as a member of a drafting/design team, which would include the ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral English. Good eyesight, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination are requirements of board drafting. In the case of Computer Aided Drafting, special circumstances can often be accommodated.

Full-time Certificate Programs - Richmond and Langley

Programs are "Competency Based" continuous intake and take advantage of modularized course material to allow a system of individually instructor directed learning. Each course is broken down into sub-courses or units called modules that generally represent a small specialized area of drafting that can be studied, practiced and mastered, allowing extra time in difficult areas, with less time being taken in others. Each campus offers drafting courses leading to a program certificate in one or more specialty areas.

Both programs are approximately 12 months in length with classes/labs six hours per day Monday through Friday. The programs operate on a continuous intake system, with students entering the program as seats become available by the graduation of completing students. An important advantage of the system is that graduates are entering employment at the rate of only 2 or 3 each month. In other words, we are not sending out large groups of 20 or 30 students each month to compete for employment.

Full-time Certificate

This program is a modified continuous intake with four 12-week sessions commencing the first week of January (winter), April (spring), July (summer), and October (fall). There will be an intake of new students at the beginning of each session, so students on the waiting list can begin the program in the next session that a seat is available. The program will take 12 months (4 sessions) to complete.

This system will graduate 10 students every 3 months so graduates will have minimal competition when seeking employment. At the same time, the four common start dates will facilitate team-work, provide experience in meeting deadline, and allow for class activities such as field trips.

Content

Drafting Core - All Campuses

DRAF 1100 Drafting Fundamentals

DRAF 1110 Architectural 1 (Residential Plans)

DRAF 1150 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)

Specialty Courses

Architectural/Structural with CAD

Offered at Richmond and Langley

DRAF 1210 Architectural II (Residential Plans)

DRAF 1360 Structural Drafting

Architectural/Electrical with CAD

Offered at Richmond

DRAF 1210 Architectural II (Residential Plans)

DRAF 1330 Electrical Drafting

Architectural/Industrial with CAD

Offered at Newton

DRAF 1160 Office Software (Word Processor, Spreadsheet)

DRAF 1210 Architectural II (Residential Plans)

DRAF 1270 Drafting for Surveying

DRAF 1306 3D Design & Rendering

DRAF 1341 Drafting for Belt Conveyors

DRAF 1351 Process Piping I

Architectural/Mechanical with CAD

Offered at Langley

DRAF 1210 Architectural II (Residential Plans)

DRAF 1343 Mechanical Fabrication

DRAF 1345 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Drafting

DRAF 1365 Light Structural Steel

Note: Students wishing to transfer to the drafting program at another campus for a particular specialty should discuss this option with the instructor

Additional Information

AutoCAD Upgrade - Daytime

Offered at Newton

Draftspersons currently experienced in manual drafting and wishing to Upgrade to CAD may be permitted to enter the program on a temporary basis to acquire CAD skills. At the same time, the student must complete one of the specialty modules (ex: Structural, piping, HVAC etc.) This option to Upgrade to CAD in a daytime program is available only if space permits.

Note: See also AutoCAD Upgrade

Drafting Technology Diploma

Offered at Newton

Description

This two-year diploma program is currently being developed to meet industry demand for drafters with design skills. In addition to comprehensive drafting and AutoCAD training, students will study Physics and Math and apply these principles to design and drafting projects. The program will also provide training in Communications, including technical writing and communicating on the Internet. Projects will be integrated with the use of other office software including word processor, spreadsheet, and database.

Admission Requirements

In addition to normal University College requirements, the following admission prerequisites also apply:

- Math 12 and Physics 11 with a grade of C+ or higher
- English 12 with a grade of C or better

More Information

Graduates of a one-year drafting program from Kwantlen or another educational institute can upgrade their design skills by taking the design courses. Credit will be given for previous drafting training and experience.

For information on the status of this proposed program, call Newton drafting at 599-2945 or 599-2946.


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