- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Introduces the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) application software for Drafting Applications.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$796.32
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the importance of establishing and adhering to company CAD standards.
- Apply typical industrial drawing standards and CAD standards to engineering drawings.
- Describe how CAD differs from manually produced technical drawings.
- Describe drawing integrity and importance with respect to data sharing.
- Identify the hardware requirements for a typical CAD system.
- Create and edit 2D CAD geometric constructions.
- Create 2D orthographic drawings using CAD techniques.
- Create a primary auxiliary view.
- Create sectional views.
- Place text and dimensions in accordance with CSA standards.
- Create a scaled plot of a technical drawing.
- Apply CAD techniques that enhance productivity.
- Create a 2D working drawing.
- Create a template drawing.
Effective as of Fall 2007
Related Programs
Introduction to CADD Drafting (ASCT 1020) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Architectural and Structural CADD and Graphics Technician (Architectural Option)
Certificate Full-time
- Architectural and Structural CADD and Graphics Technician (Structural Option)
Certificate Full-time
- Construction Drawings
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of ASCT 1020 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 88468
Dates
Jan 07 - Mar 06 Loading
- CRN 88468
- $796.32 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Mar 06 | Wed, Fri | 18:00 - 20:30 | Online |
Duration
9 weeks
Instructor
TBD
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.
- Department Contact: Samaneh Hashemi, Ph.D., P.Eng. Department Head 604-412-7473 Samaneh_Hashemi@bcit.ca Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information. Students should use a computer with windows operating system. Other operating systems may not be compatible with AutoCAD in the class. Live online lectures held on Wednesdays and Fridays 5:30-8:00pm. Access LEARNING HUB (learn.bcit.ca) for class information and schedule. 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). The Winter 2026 StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) will only be eligible for students continuing their FSG-eligible program that they started in Fall 2025.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.