Sprott Shaw College

This program gives the student the skills and occupational competencies necessary to work with the software used in design fields such as interior design, architecture and industrial design.

At the end of this program, the student will have developed a basic understanding and the fundamental skills of: AutoCAD; Revit/BIM, and; SketchUp.

Graduates of the Computer-Aided Design certificate may apply to have credits transferred to Sprott Shaw’s Diploma in Sustainable Architectural Technologist, Diploma in Interior Design or the Diploma in Industrial Design.

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

Certificate Program

Total Program Hours:

240 Hours

Full-Time Program Length:

12 Weeks

(Includes holidays and professional days)
Program content is subject to change.

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Career Opportunities

3D Modeling Technician

AutoCAD Technologist

REVIT Technologist

SketchUp Technician

East Vancouver College Campus

Maple Ridge College Campus

New Westminster College Campus

Vancouver – Downtown College Campus

Richmond College Campus

Surrey College Campus

Vancouver – Seymour College Campus

Admission Requirements:

Grade 12 / GED or mature student status (all transcripts must be “true certified copies” or originals)
Applicants must successfully complete the admissions interview and may be required to do an entrance assessment with a minimum score of 20/40 in the English Assessment and a minimum score of 20/40 in the Math Assessment (with a minimum composite score of 42/80)

Domestic Students:

Domestic students that can provide a Canadian transcript showing completion of English 11 or 12 (or equivalent) with a passing grade of ‘C’, will be exempt from having to write the English Entrance Assessment
Domestic students that can provide a Canadian transcript showing completion of Math 10, 11 or 12 (or equivalent) with a passing grade of ‘C’, will be exempt from having to write the Math Entrance Assessment

International Students:

International students can meet the Math Entrance Assessment requirement by providing an equivalent to Canadian High School Math 10, 11 or 12 with a passing grade of ‘C’. The credential must be evaluated and verified
International students can meet the English requirement by completing or demonstrating one of the following three options:
Sprott Shaw’s English Language Assessment, OR
Minimum IELTS Score 5.5 overall or iBT TOFEL Score of 70, OR
Completion of an ESL program from one of SSC’s partnered ESL schools

Certificate Requirements:

70% average upon successful completion of all courses

Similar Programs

Industrial Design

Interior Design

Sustainable Architectural Technologist

* Computer-Aided Design Technology was reviewed and approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.

Students can expect to complete one to three hours of homework per day.