Description This program develops students’ skills in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) skills. Students learn to analyze and apply the current practices of a 3D Integrated Design Process (IDP) and contribute to the design/build team utilizing Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) methods.

Students may choose one of the following combinations of disciplines for the Diploma program: 1. Architectural and Civil/Structural 2. Steel Detailing and Architectural 3. Steel Detailing and Civil/Structural

Admission Requirements Grade 12 graduation English proficiency requirement: - English 12 with a C or higher, or - Academic IELTS 6.5 (With no band less than 6.0), or - TOEFL iBT 80 (Listening 20, Speaking 20, Reading 20, Writing 20), or - Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test: Listening 8, Speaking 7, Reading 8, Writing 7 Math 11 with a C or higher (Trigonometry and Algebra recommended)

Program Credential Diploma

Program Length 2 years

Start Date / Intakes Fall term

Campus Location Downtown

Tuition & Credits $535 per credit for 70 credits

Total Tuition Fee $39,590 for 2 years

Tuition Deposit $15,500 ($6,500 of the tuition deposit is non-refundable)

Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) Technician Diploma

Application Periods

Applications are only accepted during the following application periods. Many high demand programs fill quickly. Visit www.vcc.ca/ieavailability to check the seat status of your program of choice.

Intake Application

Open

Application Deadline

(without a valid Study Permit)

Application Deadline

(with a valid Study Permit)

Fall term (September start date)

October 1 April 30 July 31

How to Apply Check http://www.vcc.ca/international/future-students/how-to-apply/ for information about how to apply.

Career Prospects

The updated drafting and 3D modeling skills will enable graduates to work as team members in consulting engineering firms, architectural firms, fabrication and development companies, municipal, provincial or federal offices, and in private industry. Graduates will work on a wide variety of structures, highway construction and development work and apply qualifications from two disciplines to become more competitive in the job market and adaptive in the work place.

Architectural Discipline Diploma Residential Design Diploma Site Planning Diploma Codes and Regulations 1 Diploma Construction Assemblies 1 Diploma Single Family Residence Diploma Codes and Regulations 2 Diploma Construction Assemblies 2 Diploma Multi Family Residence Diploma Drawing Plan Reading

Tuition fees and other fees are approximate and subject to change due to yearly increases without notice. Students will be

required to pay increased rates if the fees change at any time during the period of enrolment in the program. Tuition and

other fees are payable on a continuous basis based on the courses in each program and when those courses are scheduled.

Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.

All program information including tuition and other fees, course/program content, length, admission requirements, prereq-

uisites, start/end dates, postponements and/or cancellation is subject to change without notice.

Civil/Structural Discipline Diploma Construction Drawing and Reading Diploma Industrial Site Layout Diploma Autodesk Civil 3D Diploma Road Alignment Detailing Diploma Steel Structures Diploma Principles of Reinforced Concrete Diploma Foundation Design Concepts Diploma Engineering Statics

Courses

YEAR ONE

Architectural Technician

Civil/Structural Technician

Steel Detailing Technician

YEAR TWO Term 3 Capstone Project using BIM

Total Program Fees: $42,060 (approximately, depending on specialties)

Total program fees include tuition fees, college initiative fees, student union fees, extended health and medical insurance fees, U-Pass, graduation fees, campus resource fees and other fees payable to VCC. For the breakdown of fees, please visit www.vcc.ca/international and check individual program pages for details.

YEAR TWO

Term 1 Integrated BIM project

Term 2 Select one of: Civil/Structural OR Architectural