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 - $812.54 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 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
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of ASCT 1020 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 67423
Dates
Apr 01 - Jun 08 Loading
- CRN 67423
- $796.32 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 01 - Jun 08 | Mon, Wed | 18:00 - 20:30 | Online |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Department Contact: Samaneh Hashemi, Ph.D., P.Eng. Department Head 604-412-7473 Samaneh_Hashemi@bcit.ca No class May 20 statutory holidays. Live online lectures held on Mondays and Wednesdays 6-9 pm. Access LEARNING HUB (learn.bcit.ca) for class information and schedule.
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Fall 2026
Below is one offering of ASCT 1020 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 46285
Dates
Sep 09 - Nov 13 Loading
- CRN 46285
- $812.54 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Nov 13 | 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
- Live lectures are held within the scheduled class hours for the course. Please access Learning Hub for details about live lectures. There will be no class September 30 and November 11 statutory holidays.
Confirmation
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