Steel Detailing Technician Certificate (formerly Drafting)

General

This program welcomes applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Program options for international students can be found at VCC International.

As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Please note that you must submit official transcripts and educational documents to support your application; unfortunately, we cannot accept photocopies or fax versions.

Program Specific

Missing prerequisites? VCC offers courses in Adult Upgrading and English as an Additional Language to help you meet your goals.

Seats are offered to applicants who have met all admission requirements on a first-qualified, first-served basis

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent.
• English Language Proficiency at an English 12 level or (CLB/CLBPT scores: Listening 8, Speaking 7, Reading 8, and Writing 7 or better).
• Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11 OR 80% on VCC Basic Math Assessment and 72% on VCC Basic Algebra Assessment.
Note:

 • Applicants who do not meet the English language requirement may be admitted at the discretion of the Department
 • Applicants who have met all the above requirements and have completed high school Drafting 11 and 12 may, with Departmental approval, apply for direct entry into Level 2 of the program.


For assistance with meeting the entrance requirements, please contact Advising Services to schedule an appointment with an Advisor.




VCC CAD Citation graduates may insert into level 2 of the program.



Recommended Characteristics:

• High school drafting and physics courses, or other related work experience is an asset
• Excellent English communication skills
• Working knowledge of Windows OS
• General good health, good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Good mathematical and mechanical comprehension
• Successful work habits and an ability to work well with others
• Logical reasoning and an ability to visualize objects
• An interest in all aspects of architecture, general construction and related fields
• Ability to work in both imperial and metric units of measurement