Civil Site Layout

Course code DRFT 1120

Credit 2.0

Length 40.0 hours

Course outline View

This course introduces the student to site layout, mapping and plotting techniques, cut and fill practices, surveying theory and tools, and drainage systems for the civil engineering industry.

Prerequisites

DRFT 1010, DRFT 1011, DRFT 1012, DRFT 1013.

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Terminology, Abbreviations & Symbols
  • Areas and Conversions
  • Directions and Coordinates
  • Maps, Contours, and Profiles
  • Surveying Theory and Practice
  • Closed Traverse Drawings
  • Site Drainage and Storm Sewer Design

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42483 January 18, 2027
to January 27, 2027
Lecture
Online
Varies See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.