About the course

The Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) program is designed to develop and enhance practical skills, increasing students' knowledge for a successful CADD career. Throughout the program students will design and draft various projects that are produced in digital and physical models. Students will obtain extensive experience utilizing AutoCAD and BIM softwares.

　　This program offers students two unique ways to approach their learning. First, students may choose from two specializations:

　　Architectural and Structural (Fall Admission Intake)

　　Architectural and Mechanical (Spring Admission Intake)

　　Second, while all students apply for the Diploma, students have an optional exit point after one or two semesters of coursework gaining a Citation or Certificate.

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Cloverdale
Spring (January), 2025	Cloverdale
Spring (January), 2026	Cloverdale

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Kwantlen Polytechnic University

High School Courses

　　Completion of BC English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12 or Literary Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+ (or equivalents)

　　As part of the Adult Dogwood Diploma, completion of English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+

　　Completion of IB (International Baccalaureate) English A (HL or SL) with a minimum grade of 3 (or C+)

　　Completion of AP (Advanced Placement) English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition with a minimum grade of 2 (or C+)

　　For English 12 and all other provincially examinable courses, KPU will accept the blended grade (classroom grade + provincial examination grade) OR the classroom grade — whichever is higher — for the purposes of Faculty and program admission, and for satisfying course prerequisites, where applicable. Current students wishing to use a higher classroom mark for the purposes of satisfying prerequisites should request to have an official copy of their high school transcript sent to Admissions should they wish to have their academic record updated to include the classroom mark for any provincially examinable courses.

　　International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission

　　Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): iBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission

　　Duolingo English Test: Score of 110 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.

　　Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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