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Diploma in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) Steel Construction Modelling Vancouver Community College - Downtown Campus Vancouver Community College - Downtown Campus, Canada

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CAD 26000

Tuition Fee (CAD)

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CAD 145

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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83

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Advance your Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) skills for work in engineering firms, architecture firms, development companies, government, or private industry.

What you will learn
To obtain the CAD and BIM Technician diploma, students must complete Terms 2 and 3 (8 months) of a drafting specialty other than their original certificate. For program information, see:

  • Architectural Technician Certificate
  • Civil/Structural Technician Certificate
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Steel Detailing Technician Certificate

CAD and BIM Technician diploma students also learn:

  • Advanced methods in technical drafting software: AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit Structure, Autodesk Civil 3D, Autodesk Navisworks, and Tekla Structures
  • Integrated Design Process (IDP)
  • Waste reduction and efficiency
  • Design team workflow and operations
  • Design team collaboration and communication
  • Integration of CAD models
  • Communication and collaboration
  • Personal reflection and critical thinking
  • Portfolio development
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 14

Program Intensity Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 83
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 115.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • English Studies 12 with a minimum ‘C-’ grade or equivalent.
    • Workplace Mathematics 11 or equivalent.

6.5 IELTS Score
83 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

26000

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 145

Application Fee
(CAD)

12000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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