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
$832.00 - $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
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are five offerings of AICO 2000 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 68219
Dates
Jun 15 - Jun 19 Loading
- CRN 68219
- $874.94 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15 - Jun 19 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:30 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2625 |
Duration
5 days
Instructor
Judy Shandler
Course outline
Important information
- Please purchase any required course material such as textbooks prior to the first class - www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ For questions related to this course, please email Erika Ekeli at soepts@bcit.ca and include your BCIT ID (if you have one). Note: 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.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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CRN 25801
Dates
Jul 13 - Jul 17 Loading
- CRN 25801
- $860.28 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 - Jul 17 | Mon - Fri | 09:00 - 17:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 375 |
Duration
5 days
Instructor
Judy Shandler
Course outline
Important information
- Please purchase any required course material such as textbooks prior to the first class - www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ For questions related to this course, please email Erika Ekeli at soepts@bcit.ca and include your BCIT ID (if you have one). Note: 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.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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CRN 21255
Dates
Apr 09 - Jun 18 Loading
- CRN 21255
- $832.00 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09 - Jun 18 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:45 | Online |
Duration
11 weeks
Instructor
Paul Morrison
Course outline
Important information
- Please purchase the required textbook prior to the first class - www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ For more information on this course, contact Erika Ekeli at soepts@bcit.ca. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
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CRN 21252
Dates
May 20 - Jun 24 Loading
- CRN 21252
- $874.94 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20 - Jun 24 | Mon, Wed | 18:30 - 21:45 | Burnaby |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Important information
- Please purchase the required textbook prior to the first class - www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ For questions related to this course, please email Erika Ekeli at soepts@bcit.ca and include your BCIT ID (if you have one). BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
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CRN 21253
Dates
May 23 - Jun 27 Loading
- CRN 21253
- $832.00 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 the required textbook prior to the first class - www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ For questions related to this course, please email Erika Ekeli at soepts@bcit.ca and include your BCIT ID (if you have one). BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
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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
TBD
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/
Confirmation
Required
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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
TBD
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/
Confirmation
Required
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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
TBD
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/
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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CRN 30890
Dates
Nov 16 - Nov 20 Loading
- CRN 30890
- $892.94 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16 - Nov 20 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:30 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2625 |
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
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/
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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