Course Overview
Covers part modeling, detailing and assembly design. SolidWorks is a feature based parametric solid modeler used for mechanical design and manufacturing. This course covers the basic functions needed to use SolidWorks to create parts, assemblies and production drawings. The expectation is that students have current training/experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). Students should also be familiar with technical drawing.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$964.69 - $1,008.70 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 of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the advantages of parametric design.
- Develop sketching techniques.
- Execute modeling functions to create 3D solids.
- Incorporate applied features and patterns into parts.
- Combine models into working assemblies.
- Employ bottom-up and top-down assembly practices in part design.
- Detail parts and assemblies in 2D drawing form.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
SolidWorks 1 (AICO 4048) 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 two offerings of AICO 4048 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 32375
Dates
Sep 10 - Nov 26 Loading
- CRN 32375
- $964.69 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Cyrus Raoufi
Course outline
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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Status
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CRN 32604
Dates
Oct 17 - Nov 21 Loading
- CRN 32604
- $1008.70 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17 - Nov 21 | Sat | 08:30 - 15:30 | Burnaby SW09 Rm. 125 |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Mohammad Alemi
Course outline
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
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Winter 2027
Below are two offerings of AICO 4048 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 83275
Dates
Jan 07 - Mar 25 Loading
- CRN 83275
- $964.69 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Mar 25 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 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/ (The Bookstore is closed on Saturdays and Sundays). 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 2027 StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) will only be eligible for students continuing their FSG-eligible program that they started in Fall 2026.
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CRN 83276
Dates
Jan 23 - Mar 06 Loading
- CRN 83276
- $1008.70 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23 - Mar 06 | Sat | 08:30 - 15:30 | Burnaby SW09 Rm. 125 |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No class on Saturday, February 13th (Holiday weekend). Please purchase the required textbook prior to the first class as the BCIT Bookstore is not open on Saturdays and Sundays - 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). The Winter 2027 StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) will only be eligible for students continuing their FSG-eligible program that they started in Fall 2026.
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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