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International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

Covers part modeling, detailing and assembly design. SolidWorks is a feature based parametric solid modeler used for mechanical design and manufacturing. This course covers the basic functions needed to use SolidWorks to create parts, assemblies and production drawings. The expectation is that students have current training/experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). Students should also be familiar with technical drawing. This course may be eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant. Students register themselves into the course, then apply for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant to cover payment, if eligible.

Prerequisite(s)

  • No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

3.0

Domestic fees

$908.53 - $949.39 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below are two offerings of AICO 4048 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 55258

Duration

Mon Jun 03 - Fri Jun 07 (5 days)

  • 5 days
  • CRN 55258
  • Domestic fees $949.39
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jun 03 - Jun 07 Mon - Fri 08:30 - 16:30 Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2625
Instructor

Mohammad Alemi

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$949.39

Important information
  1. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. Please purchase the required textbook prior to the first class - www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ Please contact soepts@bcit.ca for additional information. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status

CRN 58835

Duration

Thu Apr 11 - Thu Jun 27 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 58835
  • Domestic fees $908.53
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 11 - Jun 27 Thu 18:30 - 21:30 Online
Instructor

Cyrus Raoufi

Course outline

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Domestic fees

$908.53

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. This is an instructor-led online course. Upon registration, please visit the Learning Hub (learn.bcit.ca) for further information regarding the required software and course material(s). Please contact soepts@bcit.ca for additional information. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Describe the advantages of parametric design.
  • Develop sketching techniques.
  • Execute modeling functions to create 3D solids.
  • Incorporate applied features and patterns into parts.
  • Combine models into working assemblies.
  • Employ bottom-up and top-down assembly practices in part design.
  • Detail parts and assemblies in 2D drawing form.

Effective as of Fall 2003

Related Programs

SolidWorks 1 (AICO 4048) is offered as a part of the following programs:

  • Indicates programs accepting international students.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

School of Energy

  1. Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technology
    Associate Certificate Part-time

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