- 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
Fall 2025
Below are two offerings of MECH 1000 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 30871
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 30871
- $648.80 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Tue | 18:45 - 21:45 | Online |
Duration
12 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.
- No classes on September 30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) and November 11, 2025 (Remembrance Day). For questions about this course, please contact the Program Assistant Franziska Sattler-Morrison at soepts@bcit.ca. Please include your BCIT student ID (if you have one). Note: 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.
Status
CRN 51640
Dates
Oct 20 - Nov 26 Loading
- CRN 51640
- $648.80 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20 - Nov 26 | Mon, Wed | 18:45 - 21:45 | Online |
Duration
6 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.
- For questions about this course, please contact the Program Assistant Franziska Sattler-Morrison at soepts@bcit.ca. Please include your BCIT student ID (if you have one). Note: 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.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.