Overview

The Architectural and Structural CADD and Graphics Technician program offers two areas of specialization: Architectural CADD and Graphics Technician and Structural CADD and Graphics Technician. Applicants must indicate area of specialization on their application.

This Architectural and Structural CADD and Graphics Technician (Structural Option) programs at British Columbia Institute of Technology applies drafting and computer applications with design skills to provide specific detailed information on structural building components and the preparation of working drawings, using structural techniques and requirements as they apply to building construction.

Career

Job Opportunities

Graduates may find entry level drafting,CADD and graphics positions in engineering and architectural officesthat deal with reinforced concrete and structural steel, and steel fabrication companies.

Graduate employment outcomes

The BCIT student outcomes report presents summary findings from the annual survey of former students administered by BC Stats one to two years after graduation. These reports combine the last three years of available results for the 2020-2022 BCIT Outcomes Surveys of 2019-2021 graduates and for Degree 2017-2019 graduates. The reports are organized into three-page summaries containing information on graduates’ labour market experiences and opinions regarding their education. More detailed information can be accessed at the BC Student Outcomes website.

Programme Structure

Course structure:

Graphics

Blueprint Reading

CADD Drafting

Mathematics for Technical Applications

Applied Statics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-02 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

80 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Burnaby, Canada

Disciplines

Architecture Graphic Design Human Computer Interaction View 50 other Bachelors in Architecture in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

International applicants

This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.

Apply to program

The Architectural and Structural CADD and Graphics Technician program offers two areas of specialization. Candidates who wish to apply to this program must declare their option/specialization at the time of application.
Indicate your 'first choice program' as Architectural and Structural CADD and Graphics Technician and also specify one of the following options:

Architectural Option
Structural Option

To submit your application:

Include proof of meeting all entrance requirements.
Convert all transcripts and supporting documents to PDF files.
Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25949 CAD / full

≈ 25949 CAD / full
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7273 CAD / full

≈ 7273 CAD / full

Living costs

Burnaby

Canada

1600 - 2700 CAD / month

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Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Campus Location

Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

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Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

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