Architectural Drafting Technician Certificate at University of the Fraser Valley

Programme overview

In this intensive 10-month program, you learn to prepare drawings of residential and commercial buildings that are used for construction and for obtaining building permits. You will employ architectural design and drafting techniques, and apply construction practices and current building codes.

Duration: 38 weeks | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 - Accepting applications | Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Along with discussion of architectural practice and design, students will learn about designing for energy efficiency, safety against fire and earthquakes, and cost effectiveness. The program includes a civil/survey course that exposes students to surveying practices and civil design.

Career pathways

This program is specially designed to prepare you for entry-level drafting positions in architecturally related fields which include architectural, civil or structural engineering offices as well as manufacturing, facility management and municipal services. It is also excellent preparation for continuing your education in the field of architecture.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Secondary school graduation is strongly recommended for career success. In addition to UFV’s general university admission requirements, which include the Entry-level English language proficiency requirement , students must meet the following entrance requirements for admission. One of the following: B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent. Mature student status (19 years or older). One of the following: Completion of one of the following with a grade of C+ or better: Foundations of Mathematics 11, Principles of Mathematics 11, Pre-calculus 11, or MATH 085 or equivalent. Successful completion of a UFV trades math entrance exam. Note: Students who have not been in any schooling for more than three years are strongly advised to take the recommended mathematics assessment test to determine level of preparedness. The assessment test may identify areas that require strengthening to optimize the opportunities for program success. In most cases, upgrading can be taken simultaneously with the program.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

UFV has three semesters: Fall (September to December), Winter (January to April) and Summer (May to August; two sessions, May-June and July-August). Some programs accept new students only at specific times (for example Fall only); others accept students in all semesters.

Domestic applicants: programs with continuous application accept applications any time; programs with specific intakes accept applications for set start dates only, listed on the programs open for application page.

International applicants: application period for Fall (Sept to Dec) is Oct 1 to June 1, for Winter (Jan to Apr) is May 1 to Nov 1, and for Summer (May to Aug) is Oct 1 to March 1. Tuition deposit deadlines are June 15 (Fall), Nov 15 (Winter) and Mar 15 (Summer). Some programs may close early due to high demand.

Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC. Grade 12 students graduating in June may apply for continuous-application programs starting October 1 of their grade 12 year; final high school grades for Fall are due by August 3. The application fee is paid by credit card when applying, or by debit card or cheque at the Office of the Registrar on any campus.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufv.ca/admissions/apply/

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