Computer Aided Design Technology

Computer Aided Design Technology

Computer Aided Design Technology
Certificate Program
Total Program Hours:
240 Hours
Full-Time Program Length:
12 Weeks
Delivery Methods:
  • In-Class Instruction
  • Distance Education / Online
Includes holidays and professional days.
Program content is subject to change.

Program Overview

Online and On-Campus Delivery Options may be available!

This program gives the student the skills and occupational competencies necessary to work with and manage the design software used in the interior architectural and industrial design fields. At the end of this program the student will have developed a basic understanding and the fundamental skills of the following applications and software:


• AutoCAD
• Revit/BIM
• SketchUp

This course contributes to the development of the following core competencies:


• Knowledge and use of the latest industry-leading Computer Aided Designs software
• Accelerate your professional development and credibility towards your career success
• Acquire an industry-recognized credential that shows your proven skill level and can get you hired in your chosen industry field


This program may be delivered online in both synchronous and asynchronous formats. It is therefore important that you have access to a computer and working environment with the following characteristics:


• Intel Core i7 or newer processor
• 16 GB minimum, more preferred if capable
• 512 GB SSD or 750 GB/7200 RPM minimum, more preferred
• 15 inch or larger—1280 x 1024 minimum screen resolution (second external monitor optional, but recommended)
• 1 GB hardware-accelerated OpenGL 2.0 or higher professional graphics cards with recommended driver from Autodesk/Adobe hardware certification pages. NVidia graphics cards preferred for increased compatibility.
• Windows 10 Pro Edition (Not “Home” version)
• 100% Windows compliant sound card
• Wi-Fi adapter
• An external drive at least as large as your computer’s internal drive for backing up your computer
• Three-button mouse with mouse driver software

Career Opportunities

  • AutoCAD Technologist
  • REVIT Technologist
  • 3D Modeling Technician
  • SketchUp Technician

Learning Objectives

Computer Aided Design Technology graduates are able to:

  • Use AutoCAD and Revit to create precision drawings and technical illustrations
  • Create 2-dimensional models using AutoCAD software
  • Use Revit to design 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional buildings and structures
  • Create 3-dimensional rendered models using SketchUp for applications such as architectural, interior design, and industrial product design

Methods of Evaluation

Methods of evaluation vary amongst the courses in the program. Please see the individual course outlines on how students are evaluated for each course.

Why Study Computer Aided Design At Sprott Shaw? 

  • Lifetime access to dedicated Employment Services Specialists (ESS) who can help you with resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, and the overall job search after graduation 
  • Lifetime tuition-free access to course refreshers if you ever need to retrain and update your skills 
  • Practicum opportunities with recognized organizations across BC 
  • Multiple start dates so you can start your education when you want to without the wait
  • Career and professional development success courses to help create a career development marketing plan, learn the cardinal rules of professionalism, and identify the target markets and employment resources in the counselling field 
  • Preparation and orientation courses to teach you how to find credible research, write papers, create proper citation formats including APA, and study effectively for exams 
  • All-inclusive program costs where what you see is what you pay. Our costs include registration fees, assessment fees, tuition, textbooks, supplies, course materials, uniforms, certificates, graduation fees, practicum fees, and much more
  • Grant and scholarship opportunities are available to help you save on tuition. Up to $4000 in scholarships and grants are open to recent high school graduates, Sprott Shaw alumni, military veterans, and more! Click here to browse our full list of grants and scholarships

Where Are Sprott Shaw Graduates Working? 

Our Trades and Design graduates can be found working throughout the province. Numerous electrician services have hired our graduates including Vancity Electric, Red Seal Electric, Nightingale Electric, and more. 

Click below to learn more about where our graduates are currently working. Please note that these lists do not cover every single business that has hired a Sprott Shaw graduate, but they do provide a good representation of the sort of industries that Sprott Shaw graduates are working in


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Program Details

Admission Requirements:

Applicants must meet all the pre-requisites listed below, meet their financial obligations to the college at registration, and acknowledge their understanding of SSC’s policies and procedures provided in the Student Handbook, prior to starting classes.

Note: Students are provided with a detailed list of books, e-resources, workshop/lab supplies, and lab/tool kits that are included in the program’s fees and will have the opportunity to opt in or out of purchasing from Sprott Shaw College or any other specific source any of these items at the time of registration.

ADMISSION INTERVIEW(S)

* Applicants must successfully complete the admissions interview.

MATH REQUIREMENT

* Applicants must successfully complete the Math Entrance Assessment with a minimum score of 20/40.

EDUCATION LEVEL (one of the following)

* Grade 12 or equivalent (GED, Adult Basic Education) with evidence of a ‘true certified copy’ or original transcript.

* Mature student status (age 19 and one year out of high school).

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY POLICY

All programs at Sprott Shaw College (SSC) are conducted in English, making proficiency in the English language a requirement for enrollment.

The required proficiency can be demonstrated through 1) completion of secondary or post-secondary education where English is the language of instruction and is also one of the country’s official languages, or 2) An approved English Language Assessment, 3) For mature (≥ 19 years) students who are facing barriers and cannot access their educational records or provide sufficient evidence of secondary or post-secondary education.

SSC programs that have a higher English language level, require additional years of secondary or post-secondary education where English is the language of instruction, or where language proficiency is to be otherwise demonstrated, are identified within the relevant program outlines. For all other SSC programs, English language proficiency is demonstrated by:

1. EDUCATION

a) Secondary Education. Evidence of Successful Fulltime Secondary Education Completion*, where English is one of the principal languages of instruction:

i) Showing two (2) years, if all Grades successfully completed are 10, 11, or 12, or

ii) Showing three (3) years if the successful Grades are 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12, or

iii) Showing validation of both language of instruction and credential level is provided by WES, ICES or IQAS.

OR

b) Post- Secondary Education. Evidence of 2 years of full-time Post-Secondary Education Completion*, where English is one of the principal languages of instruction. Language development courses (i.e. ELL courses) cannot be included in this calculation.

* This may be demonstrated by providing a high school transcript, completion of a BC Adult Graduation program or providing validation of both language of instruction and credential level is provided by WES, ICES or IQAS.

Countries where English is the language of instruction:

American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malta, Mauritius, Montserrat, New Zealand, Nigeria, Saint Helena, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, United States Virgin Islands, Zambia, & Zimbabwe.

OR

2. ASSESSMENT

By achieving a recognized standardized language test/assessment. Approved English language assessment options.

• IELTS. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Minimum overall score of 5.5.

• TOEFL. Test of English as a Foreign Language IBT: Minimum overall score of 46.

• CAEL. Canadian Academic English Language Assessment. Minimum overall score of 40.

• CELPIP (General) Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program: Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5 and Writing 5.

• DET. Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 95.

• PTE. Pearson Test of English Academic: Minimum overall score of 43.

• Cambridge English Qualifications: Minimum overall score of 160 or “C”.

• Cambridge Linguaskill: Minimum overall B2 level.

• LANGUAGECERT Academic: Minimum overall B2 level.

• MET. The Michigan English Test: Minimum overall B2 level.

• iTEP Academic: Minimum overall score of 3.5.

• EIKEN: Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1.

OR

3. ACCUPLACER

For mature (≥ 19 years) students who are facing barriers and cannot access their educational records or provide sufficient evidence of secondary or post-secondary education. Applicant must be 19 years or older at the start of the program and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and provides attestation that they have completed at least three years of full-time of secondary or post-secondary instruction in English in a country where the English is one of the principal languages (please refer to Countries where English is the language of instruction).

Accuplacer English Assessment (Next Generation)and achieves the following minimum scores required:

• Reading: 230

• Writing: 230

• WritePlacer: 4

Certificate Requirements

70% average upon successful completion of all courses.

Students can expect to complete 1 – 4 hours of homework per day.

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Courses List

This 12 week Certificate program requires the student to complete the following courses.

  • Use of Computer-Aided Design (AutoCAD) basic techniques and applications
  • Knowledge of different tools and process in drawing aids and editing
  • An understanding of scale, dimension and annotation setups
  • Assign line types and hatching
  • Produce an accurate and well-organized computer-generated drawings
  • Necessary skills in computer-aided drafting

  • Write Blocks and Attributes on Editing, Title Blocks & Symbols
  • Understand how to work with Xrefs and Xclip
  • Dimension Sub-Styles and Leaders
  • CTB files and customizing CTB files
  • Layout View, Colours and Paperspace

  • REVIT / BIM techniques and applications
  • Different tools and process in setups and project organization
  • Basic Drawing, Editing Tools and Drawing Aids, using REVIT
  • Draw complete architectural plans in REVIT
  • Import and use REVIT components
  • Create and customize curtain walls, doors and windows

  • Advanced REVIT / BIM techniques and applications
  • Create ceilings and their details using Revit Application
  • Customize and add stairs and railings using Revit Application
  • Learn to add custom stair shapes
  • Edit topographic surfaces
  • Sun/daylight and adding artificial lights

  • Working understanding of the emerging technologies
  • Tools and techniques of the software program and its supporting plug-ins
  • Expand their ability on idea exploration through the use of three-dimensional modelling
  • Application of scenes, styles and textures
  • Integration of various supporting software plug-ins with SketchUp
  • Dispel the myths in the professional realms on complexities and difficulties of computer modelling

Career Opportunities

3D Modeling Technician
AutoCAD Technologist
REVIT Technologist
SketchUp Technician

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* Computer Aided Design Technology was reviewed and approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
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