Engineering Graphics Technician (Certificate)

Admissions

One of:

• C in English 12  
• C in English 12 Camosun Alternative   

And one of:

• C in Pre-calculus 11  or Principles of Math 11 
• C in MATH 073  
• C in MATH 077  
• C in MATH 139  

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Use computers to produce formatted documents, use spreadsheets to solve engineering problems, prepare documents, spreadsheets, presentations and generate simple databases.
• Use computers to create, import and manipulate graphics, generate PDF documents, perform desktop publishing tasks and create 2D images.
• Prepare working drawings for of Mechanical components and drawing sets of buildings using sketching 2D and 3D CAD techniques following appropriate standards. Read and understand building drawing sets. Use sketching and CAD to prepare building drawing sets to standards and styles using production practices.  Understand the workings of the drawing office and the construction site.  
• Produce drawings using sketching techniques, 2D and 3D CAD software that demonstrates speed and accuracy, drawing standards, standard drawing production practices, appropriate layout decisions and team work. 
• Use 3D CAD software to represent standard mechanical components.
• Produce a functional set of engineering drawings using 3D software that includes details in 2D, exploded assemblies and Bill of Materials.
• Create compelling still images and animations of mechanical devices and architectural designs.  Create technical documentation including brochures, tenders and user, installation and maintenance manuals. Work in teams to complete technical documents and drawing sets.
• Explain the anatomy of a building and the building codes used to define it and either identify building system components, create an HVAC design from a sustainability perspective or create a mechanical project stock materials to manufacture a small project using hand and machine tools.

Curriculum