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College Diploma - Computer Aided Drafting and Building Information Modelling, Civil and Structural Technician

Vancouver Community College - Downtown ยท Downtown
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada โ˜… 4.9 #6327 world
โœ“ PGWP eligible โœ“ No interview โœ“ Loan friendly
Level
2-Year UG Diploma
CIP code
15.1302
Duration
2 year college diploma
Open intake
Off-shoreSep 2027
Field
Engineering and Industrial Technology
Institution
Public College
Offer speed
Fast Offer Speed5โ€“7 days

Program overview

A two year diploma in technical drawing and modelling, covering computer aided drafting, building information modelling, civil and structural detailing, construction documents and standards.

Building information modelling is now standard on Canadian construction projects, which gives this diploma a clearer demand case than general drafting.

College Diploma - Computer Aided Drafting and Building Information Modelling, Civil and Structural Technician is taught at Vancouver Community College, a public college and a Designated Learning Institution with the number O19279717512. Because College Diploma - Computer Aided Drafting and Building Information Modelling, Civil and Structural Technician is a college credential rather than a degree, a post-graduation work permit after College Diploma - Computer Aided Drafting and Building Information Modelling, Civil and Structural Technician depends on the federal field of study requirement introduced in November 2024, which is checked against your programme when you apply for the permit rather than when you enrol. Confirm the position for College Diploma - Computer Aided Drafting and Building Information Modelling, Civil and Structural Technician and your exact intake in writing before you pay a deposit. A British Columbia provincial attestation letter is also required alongside the College Diploma - Computer Aided Drafting and Building Information Modelling, Civil and Structural Technician study permit application.

Entry to College Diploma - Computer Aided Drafting and Building Information Modelling, Civil and Structural Technician is Class 12 or equivalent at 50 percent or above. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, and tuition for the CAD and BIM diploma is recorded at CAD 22,137. A CAD 145 application fee applies, and no scholarship is recorded against the CAD and BIM diploma. the CAD and BIM diploma lists three entry windows a cycle. Apply Study Visa manages the the CAD and BIM diploma application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance, the provincial attestation letter and the Canadian study permit as one process.

What it costs per year ยท indicative

Tuition feeC$22,137โ‚น13,50,357
Living cost (est.)C$22,865
Application feeC$145
Total / yearC$45,002โ‚น27,45,122/yr

Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.

Do you qualify?

Minimum education
Class 12th
Minimum marks
50%
Study gap accepted
Up to 2 yrs
Backlogs accepted
Up to 8
Maths in 12th
Required

These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits โ€” with your marks, gap and budget โ€” is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.

Admission requirements

Who can apply (guide for international students):

  • Education: Class 12 or equivalent at the percentage stated for this programme.
  • English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 80; PTE Academic 56; or the Duolingo English Test at 115.
  • Application and deposit: A fee of CAD 145 applies when you submit this application. Confirm the tuition deposit and its refundability in writing before any money is transferred.
  • Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this programme. Budget the full tuition.
  • Work permit: the CAD and BIM diploma is a college credential, not a degree, so the federal field of study requirement applies. Eligibility is assessed when you apply for the work permit, against a list that is revised. Confirm the position for your programme and intake in writing.
  • Study permit: Apply Study Visa prepares the provincial attestation letter, the financial evidence and the Canadian study permit submission with you.

English requirements

IELTS
6.5 overall
R 6L 6W 6S 6
PTE
56 overall
R 50L 50W 50S 50
TOEFL
80 iBT
R 1L 1W 1S 1
Duolingo
115 overall
R 115L 115W 115S 115

Documents you'll need typical ยท we confirm yours

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
  • English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Financial proof โ€” bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)

Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused โ€” our team checks every file before submission.

Career opportunities

Typical destinations for graduates:

  • CAD Technician: engineering and architectural practices
  • BIM Technician: construction and design teams
  • Drafting Technologist: civil and structural firms
  • Design Assistant: consultancy settings
  • Document Controller: project teams
  • BIM Coordinator: after experience

Reality check: this is a technician route rather than an engineering one, so it leads to detailing and modelling work rather than to professional engineer status.

About Vancouver Community College - Downtown

Type
College
Ownership
Public
Rating
โ˜… 4.9
World rank
#6327
Established
1965
Reference No.
O19279717512

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