Course Overview
To continue the development of the required skills for the preparation of working drawings, this intermediate level course examines further the capabilities of AutoCAD for 2D drawings. It introduces more efficient commands and workflows for various tasks to enhance CAD productivity. The course explores commands and techniques for drawing, editing, and annotating. Topics include CAD standards, block libraries, dynamic blocks, attributed blocks, multi-view drawings, annotative scaling, fields, tables, external references and electronic output. The expectation is that students have current training/experience equivalent to introductory level AutoCAD. AICO 1000 AutoCAD 1 is recommended.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$848.93 - $892.94 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Use efficient interface options within the AutoCAD environment.
- Enhance productivity by using efficient construction and editing techniques.
- Create a template file that establishes the CAD standards for a group of drawings.
- Create complex symbols and symbol libraries using conventional and dynamic blocks.
- Attach data to Blocks with Attributes.
- Set up layouts with multiple viewports and non-rectangular viewports.
- Place dimensions for drawings with multiple scales using Annotative Scaling.
- Work with external reference files.
- Prepare drawings for electronic distribution using DWF and PDF files.
Effective as of Fall 2015
Related Programs
AutoCAD 2 (AICO 2000) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Energy
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technology
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below are four offerings of AICO 2000 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 32603
Dates
Sep 10 - Nov 19 Loading
- CRN 32603
- $848.93 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 19 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:45 | Online |
Duration
11 weeks
Instructor
Paul Morrison
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Please purchase any required course material such as textbooks prior to the first class - www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible).
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CRN 30884
Dates
Oct 26 - Dec 02 Loading
- CRN 30884
- $892.94 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 - Dec 02 | Mon, Wed | 18:30 - 21:45 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2625 |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Judy Shandler
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No class on November 11th (Remembrance Day). Please purchase any required course material such as textbooks prior to the first class - www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible).
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CRN 31687
Dates
Oct 31 - Dec 05 Loading
- CRN 31687
- $848.93 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Kamal Pohar
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Please purchase any required course material such as textbooks prior to the first class - www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible).
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CRN 30890
Dates
Nov 30 - Dec 04 Loading
- CRN 30890
- $892.94 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30 - Dec 04 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:30 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2625 |
Duration
5 days
Instructor
Judy Shandler
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Please purchase any required course material such as textbooks prior to the first class - www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible).
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Required
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Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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