Job Roles Program Description The Technical Drafting program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to translate ideas, sketches and specifications into accurate working drawings, using both manual and computer-assisted drafting techniques. The course content of Technical Drafting includes credits in architectural, civil, machine and miscellaneous drafting. A program containing 10 credits, of which 5 core subjects are required, is customized for each student. Students graduating from the Technical Drafting program who have successfully completed civil and environmental drafting at the 40S level will receive full credit for CAD and drafting courses in the first year of the Civil Technology program at Red River College. Graduates will also receive up to 70% credit in related civil courses that could be obtained up to a maximum of one full year of credit towards a Civil Technology diploma from Red River College. Entrance Requirements Applicants should be currently enrolled in or have successfully completed credits or equivalent standing from a Canadian school in: Grade 10 Math (20S) Grade 10 English Language Arts (20F) For further information regarding entrance requirements to the College and the Mature Student option, refer to the application/admission process on the College's web site. Program Length/Start Dates/Location: Full-time students - 10 months Half-time students - 2 school years Class hours - morning (8:30 am to11:30 am) or afternoon (12:30 pm to 3:30 pm) or day (8:30 am to 3:30 pm) Location - Henlow Campus Start Dates - September, November, February and April Work Practicum The Technical Drafting program features a four week Work Practicum placement in a local workplace which provides students with valuable on-the-job training and experience.  Students will apply skills learned in the classroom and develop new skills through working within an actual employer's facility. Employment Opportunities Graduates of this program usually find employment as drafting technicians or CAD operators with engineering firms, major utilities and manufacturing companies. The Cumulative Employment Rate for graduates of this program for the period of July 2003 to June 2008 is 90%. The median wage for students graduating from this program between July 2007 and June 2008 is $12.50 per hour. 2010/2011 Tuition Fee/Costs* Tuition: $3,500.00 Books: (issued by instructor) $200.00 Total Due: $3,700.00 Additional Student Purchase Supplies: $60.00 *Tuition may be subject to change. Course Content - Technical Drafting Core Subject Material Course Code Grade Level Course Description Prerequisites TD-010 8630 10S Board Drafting (Basic Drafting I) This course introduces students to the basic tools and techniques of drafting. Students also learn about safety rules and regulations, functions of drafting, various drafting tools, lettering techniques, and drawing formats. None TD-020 8634 30S Advanced Board Drafting (Basic Drafting II) This course focuses on auxiliary views, introductory dimensioning, and specialized drafting techniques. TD-010 TD-030 8635 30S Auto CAD (Computer Assisted Drafting I) This course introduces students to basic computer assisted drafting techniques including basic Auto CAD functions, geometric construction, understanding of drawing and display controls, and editing techniques.  TD-020 TD-040 8640 40S Advanced Auto CAD (Computer Assisted Drafting II) This course examines advanced computer assisted drafting procedures encompassing multi-view drawings, polylines, dimensioning, and symbol creation. TD-030 TD-180 8643 40S Applied Technical Drafting Work Practicum: This is an opportunity for students to apply and practice the skills learned in class to an actual work setting. 8 out of 10 credits within the program TD-130 8430 40S Specialized Applications This course introduces students to the fundamental functions and features of 3D graphics using Autodesk Inventor 2009. TD-040 Optional Subject Material Course Code Grade Level Course Name Course Requirement(s) TD-050 8632 20S Architectural Drafting I (Residential) Students learn residential construction techniques and procedures. TD-040 TD-060 8636 30S Architectural Drafting II (Residential) Students focus on working drawings for wood-framed structures including a cabin and residential house. TD-050 TD-070 8637 30S Architectural Drafting III (Light Commercial) Students focus on light commercial building plans and systems. TD-060 TD-080 8639 40S Architectural Drafting IV (Light Commercial) Students focus on the production of working drawings for steel-framed and/or masonry buildings. TD-070 TD-090 8633 20S Machine Drafting I Students are required to complete title blocks, bills of material and strength-of-materials calculations and demonstrate basic and advanced dimensioning techniques. TD-040 TD-100 8638 30S Machine Drafting II Students are required to complete detail drawings from sketches, apply advanced dimensioning and design parts to meet special requirements. TD-090 TD-110 8641 40S Machine Drafting III Students learn to integrate detail drawings into complex assemblies. TD-100 TD-120 8642 40S Machine Drafting IV Students focus on the completion of drawing projects involving weled structures, sheet metal parts, prep details, and assembly. TD-110 TD-140 8644 30S Civil Drafting I (Civil/Carto I) Students learn cartographic theory and practice. TD-040 TD-150 8645 40S Civil Drafting II (Civil/Carto II) Students learn the theory and practice of civil engineering drafting and photogrammetry. TD-140 TD-160 8646 40S Civil Drafting III (Civil/Carto III)     Students learn practical surveying techniques, cadastral surveys and municipal services. TD-150 TD-170 8647 40S Civil Drafting IV (Civil/Carto IV)     Students learn about remote sensing applications, including GIS and GPS, and complete a surveying practicum. TD-160   More links.