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Residential and Commercial Drafting

Code 5750
DiplomaDVS
SectorBuildings and Public Works (07)
Number of credits120
Length of training1800 hours
StatusProgram approved in 2001.
Educational organizations offering the program
Note(s)
This program is offered in French: 
5250 - Dessin de bâtiment
  • Objectives and targeted professions
  • Admission conditions
  • Program content

Program objectives

To develop in the students the competencies required to integrate harmoniously into the school and work environments, to use computer software and hardware related to computer assisted drafting, to produce sketches and use a drafting table, to produce architectural drawings, to produce structural drawings, to produce mechanical construction drawings and electrical plans, to carry out various tasks on construction sites and to estimate quantities.

Targeted professions (find out more about a trade or an occupation on Québec.ca)

Drafting technologists and technicians (2253)

Job titles

engineering draftsperson

Admission conditions

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor's degree
OR
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or recognition of equivalent learning
OR
Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister.

Functional prerequisites

This section identifies the modules or course codes for the actual programs of study in adult general education that are specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics. Functional prerequisites includes the successful completion of specific prerequisites as well as the general development test (TDG). When a DVS doesn't require specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a dash ( - ) is displayed in the appropriate cell. For programs that lead to an AVS, specific prerequisites and the TDG do not apply (N/A).

Specific prerequisites
Language of instructionSecond languageMathematics
AdultsYouthAdultsYouthAdultsYouth
ENG-3101-1 et ENG-3102-2 ou (ENG-3070-3)632-306 ou (630-316)--MTH-3053-2 ou (MTH-3016-2)563-306 ou (568-314)

Program content

Code Statement of competency Hours Credits
755-002 Apply concepts of health and safety on construction sites 30 2
825-011 Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process 15 1
825-211 Use job search techniques 15 1
825-258 Enter the work force 120 8
825-262 Use a computer 30 2
825-273 Draft architectural components 45 3
825-287 Use the basic functions of drafting software applications 105 7
825-297 Produce drawings of architectural objects 105 7
825-308 Produce architectural plans for a single-family dwelling 120 8
825-315 Use the advanced functions of drafting software applications 75 5
825-324 Produce reinforced concrete drawings 60 4
825-332 Record construction site data 30 2
825-346 Research information related to plumbing 90 6
825-356 Produce plumbing plans 90 6
825-362 Draw wall sections and detail drawings 30 2
825-372 Estimate quantities of materials and equipment 30 2
825-384 Produce steel structure assembly drawings 60 4
825-398 Produce structural steel shop drawings 120 8
825-408 Produce architectural plans for a multi-family dwelling 120 8
825-413 Research information related to electricity 45 3
825-423 Produce electrical plans 45 3
825-437 Produce presentation drawings 105 7
825-446 Research information related to ventilation 90 6
825-457 Produce ventilation plans 105 7
825-468 Produce commercial building plans 120 8
1800 120
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