Architectural Drafting Certificate

Program Overview

The Architectural Drafting Technician Program at UFV is a 10-month intensive program that prepares students for entry-level drafting positions in architecture and related fields. The program covers drafting and design techniques, construction standards, surveying methods, and AutoCAD software. Graduates are prepared for building permit acquisition and have opportunities for advancement to senior designer or supervisor positions.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Length: 10 months
• Content:
• Prepares students for drafting residential and commercial buildings.
• Covers drafting and design techniques.
• Teaches construction standards and building codes.
• Includes surveying methods and understanding building placement on construction sites.
• Focuses on using AutoCAD software for accurate building plan design.
• Encourages creative talent and technique development beyond junior draftsperson level.
• Structure:
• Intensive program.
• Instructors replicate real-world working conditions.
• Students solve actual design problems.

Teaching:

• Methods:
• Instructors create a work-world patterned environment.
• Encourages problem-solving and creativity beyond a junior draftsperson level.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Entry-level drafting positions in various fields related to architecture.
• Architectural, civil, or structural engineering offices.
• Manufacturing, facility management, municipal services, private design firms, and public agencies.
• Opportunities:
• Excellent job stability with low unemployment rate.
• Growing demand due to anticipated BC construction industry gains and retiring workforce.
• Potential for advancement to senior designer, drafter, or supervisor positions.
• Outcomes:
• Completion program prepares individuals for entry-level drafting positions.
• Provides foundation for continued education in architecture field.

Other:

• Program prepares graduates for building permit acquisition.