Course details
The first step in using computer aided design (CAD) software requires a solid foundation of the user interface, commands and features of the CAD software. This intensive, hands-on course prepares the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for creating a basic 2D working drawing using AutoCAD. Topics include CAD concepts, file management, the viewing, drawing, and editing of drawings as well the placement of text and dimensions onto a drawing layout in preparation for plotting. The expectation is that students are proficient in the use of a computer including file and folder management. Students should also be familiar with the fundamentals of technical drawing.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$771.21 - $809.96 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Fall 2022
Below are six offerings of AICO 1000 for the Fall 2022 term.
CRN 30874
Duration
Sat Sep 10 - Sat Oct 22 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 30874
- $771.21
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Oct 15 | Sat | 08:30 - 15:30 | Online |
| Oct 22 | Sat | 08:30 - 11:30 | Online |
Instructor
Kamal Pohar
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$771.21
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
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No class will be held on Saturday October 8th - Thanksgiving weekend. PLEASE NOTE: This is an instructor-led section that will be delivered ONLINE. Upon registration, please visit the Learning Hub (learn.bcit.ca) for information on obtaining access to the required software and the required AICO 1000 Learning Guide. Please purchase the required textbook prior to the first class as the BCIT Bookstore is not open on Saturdays - www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
CRN 30878
Duration
Mon Sep 12 - Wed Oct 19 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 30878
- $809.96
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Oct 19 | Mon, Wed | 18:30 - 21:45 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2625 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$809.96
Important information
-
No class will be held on Monday October 10th - Thanksgiving Day. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
CRN 30877
Duration
Tue Sep 13 - Tue Nov 22 (11 weeks)
- 11 weeks
- CRN 30877
- $809.96
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13 - Nov 22 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:45 | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$809.96
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
Please note: The delivery format for this course changed from in-person/in-class to ONLINE DELIVERY for the Fall term. This is an instructor-led online course. Upon registration, please visit the Learning Hub (learn.bcit.ca). BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
CRN 30879
Duration
Mon Sep 19 - Fri Sep 23 (5 days)
- 5 days
- CRN 30879
- $809.96
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 - Sep 23 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:30 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2625 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$809.96
Important information
-
BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
CRN 30881
Duration
Mon Oct 17 - Fri Oct 21 (5 days)
- 5 days
- CRN 30881
- $809.96
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17 - Oct 21 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:30 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2625 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$809.96
Important information
-
BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
CRN 30880
Duration
Sat Oct 29 - Sat Dec 03 (5 weeks)
- 5 weeks
- CRN 30880
- $809.96
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29 - Dec 03 | Sat | 08:30 - 16:30 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2625 |
Instructor
Sahar Banisoltan
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$809.96
Important information
-
No class November 12th (Remembrance Day Weekend). Please purchase the required textbook prior to the first class as the BCIT Bookstore is not open on Saturdays - www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Use the AutoCAD interface to access commands and files.
- Discuss the importance of file management when using CAD software.
- Access the on-line help system and user documentation.
- Setup drawings and establish initial drawing settings.
- Change the drawing display using View commands.
- Use layers effectively to manage object properties.
- Establish CAD standards.
- Create a new drawing using a template file.
- Create 2D drawings using the Draw commands.
- Edit drawings with the Modify commands.
- Use effective CAD construction techniques to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- Use Inquiry tools to verify accuracy of CAD constructions.
- Define text styles and create text to accepted standards.
- Layout a single viewport drawing using a standard scale.
- Place basic dimensions using annotative scale.
- Insert blocks to place complex objects as a single entity.
- Place hatch patterns.
- Print or plot a 2D drawing.
Effective as of Fall 2015
Related Programs
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Certificate Part-time
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Associate Certificate Part-time
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Certificate Part-time
School of Energy
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technology
Associate Certificate Part-time
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