Description
Gain the skills you need to complete manual or computer-generated plans and drawings for residential and commercial construction projects. You will study building materials, drafting fundamentals, AutoCAD and more.
This program is ideal for those seeking to break into the drafting industry or those who require training to enhance their effectiveness on the job.
Admission Requirements
Successful completion of Grade 12, including one credit in the following:
This course is designed to introduce students to the tools, concepts and methods of modelling 3D content in AutoCAD. Explore AutoCAD's 3D modelling and visualization capabilities while you learn to create and edit 3D surface, solid and wireframe elements for documentation and presentation.
This course introduces students to the knowledge and skills necessary to produce 2D technical drawings using hand sketching and computer aided design (CAD) methods. Students will gain an understanding of construction drawing conventions, annotation methods, scaling, and the fundamental tools and techniques using Autodesk AutoCAD software. Furthermore, students will examine how to add and modify objects, text, dimensions, hatching, and blocks through the completion of moderately complex, two-dimensional working drawings using both imperial and metric units. This course is a prerequisite for detailing and drawing courses throughout the program.
Learn, through practical demonstrations, how to explain the function and performance of a variety of building materials. Explore both residential and commercial construction. Examine the following materials: wood, concrete, masonry materials, insulation and moisture barriers, structural steel, window materials and exterior finishes. Study the following methods: steel and wood framing and finishing, concrete forming, masonry, structural steel erection and connection, site preparation, curtain wall construction, basic electrical and plumbing, insulation and moisture barrier application.
Practice in the use of architectural and engineering imperial and metric scales, basic lettering forms, linework techniques, material symbols, architectural conventions and techniques, orthographic and pictorial drawing. Study light wood frame construction and the production of working drawings for a small residential garage.
Study common building practices and materials related to residential construction. Create architectural working drawings for a design controlled single story residence with a basement which will consist of site plan, floor plans, elevations, building section, wall section, details and schedules. Prerequisite: Building Materials
Explore common building practices and materials related to a small industrial building. Produce architectural working drawings of a desing controlled single story, masonry-bearing and steel frame structure from written, sketched and oral data. Apply drafting techniques that meet acceptable standards.
Students enrolling in Part-Time and Online Education courses may be required to purchase textbooks and materials at participating Campus Store locations or online at bookstore.rrc.ca. Student booklists will be available approximately 3 weeks prior to scheduled course start dates. Please ensure materials are purchased in advance, to be available for the start date.
Note: Courses requiring a textbook will show "TR" in the Delivery field.
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| Location: Notre Dame Campus | |||||||
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| Dates | Class Days | Time | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 14, 25 - Mar 18, 25 | Tu | 6:00PM - 10:00PM | TBA | 263056 | $635 | ||
| Location: Notre Dame Campus | |||||||
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| Dates | Class Days | Time | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 16, 25 - Mar 20, 25 | Th | 6:00PM - 10:00PM | TBA | 263058 | $589 | ||
| Location: Notre Dame Campus | |||||||
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| Dates | Class Days | Time | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 13, 25 - Mar 05, 25 | M W | 6:00PM - 9:00PM | TBA | 263063 | $799 | ||
| Location: Online | |||||||
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| Dates | Class Days | Time | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 14, 25 - Mar 18, 25 | Tu | 6:00PM - 10:00PM | TBA | 263083 | $599 | ||
| Location: Online | |||||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 06, 25 - May 06, 25 | TBA | 264160 | $685 | ||
| Mar 01, 25 - Jun 30, 25 | TBA | 264161 | $685 | ||
| Location: Online | |||||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 06, 25 - Jul 06, 25 | TBA | 264487 | $1,329 | ||
| Feb 01, 25 - Jul 31, 25 | TBA | 264488 | $1,329 | ||
| Mar 01, 25 - Aug 31, 25 | TBA | 264489 | $1,329 | ||
Online learning is a critical component of course delivery in all Red River College programs. To ensure each student has the tools they need to achieve their academic goals, all Red River College students require, at a minimum:
1. Off-campus access to a current computer with a webcam
2. A high-speed internet connection
• Recommended minimum speed: 10 mbps for download, 3 mbps for upload
• Slower internet connection speeds may result in audio and video issues. Please keep in mind that if others in your home are using the same internet connection at the same time as you are, you may also experience audio and video issues.
• Please refer to https://www.rrc.ca/future-students/computer-requirements/ for further information on Computer Requirements for Students.
Please note that any anticipated costs are not included in Books and Supplies estimates.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.
You must complete your part-time program within four years from the start of the first course in the program, unless otherwise stated in the program outline.
A program GPA of 2.0 (60%) is required to graduate.
You will not be granted more than 75% of your credit requirements for graduation through transfer of credit.
When you have successfully completed all the required courses in this program, be sure to apply for your certificate. For complete details on applying to graduate and convocation, see rrc.ca/convocation.
Questions about graduation? Please call 204-694-1789 or 1-866-242-7073 for assistance.
Graduation with Honours
If you obtain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.8 or better for the program, you will graduate with honours. If you fail any course in the program, you will not be eligible for this honours designation.
Graduates have the following career options: