- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Covers techniques required to communicate technical information in a graphic form. Includes sketching, orthographics, pictorials, sections, mechanical connections, auxiliary drawings and developments to provide the basics for developing CAD working drawings. Emphasis will be placed on understanding rather than draftsmanship. Example drawings will be analyzed. Recommended as a prerequisite to CAD graphics courses.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$648.80
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the role of technical graphics in the engineering design process.
- Produce multiview orthographic views.
- Create sectional views.
- Create auxiliary views.
- Scale drawings.
- Apply dimensions to drawings.
- Create pictorial drawings.
- Prepare development drawings.
- Identify graphics for fastening and finishing machine components.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
Drafting Fundamentals for Mechanical (MECH 1000) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Energy
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technology
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below are two offerings of MECH 1000 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 10488
Dates
Jan 05 - Mar 30 Loading
- CRN 10488
- $648.80 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Mar 30 | Mon | 18:45 - 21:45 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Greg King
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on February 16, due to Family Day. For questions related to this course, please email us 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.
Status
CRN 92651
Dates
Jan 24 - Mar 07 Loading
- CRN 92651
- $648.80 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24 - Mar 07 | Sat | 08:30 - 15:30 | Online |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Jalal Taheri Kahnamouei
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on February 14, due to the Family Day Long Weekend. For questions related to this course, please email us 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.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.