Overview
This Building Design and Architectural CAD Associate Certificate is designed to provide students with a competency skill level for working in the field of housing design and presentation graphics. Recommended to individuals who want to advance in their careers or are currently working in home design offices, material suppliers, retail, real estate marketing and municipal offices.
All credits earned may be applied to the Certificate in Architectural and Building Technology.
Courses have been designed to satisfy some of the academic requirements of the following organizations:
- ASTTBC – Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia
- BOABC – Building Officials Association of British Columbia
- IDIBC – Interior Designers Institute of British Columbia
Transfer Credit (TCR)
Students applying for transfer credits towards the above program must first declare the program. Courses for TCR must have been taken within 5 years (5 year currency) of the application for TCR. Only first level courses are eligible for TCR. The student must also have obtained a minimum of 70% or a second class pass, or B- in the course for which they are applying for TCR. The approved TCR is only applicable to this program and will not necessarily be acceptable by other program areas. Transfer credits for COMM, MATH, CIVL and PHYS courses must be approved by the home department. Students who wish to apply for TCR of their courses for any other programs shall apply to the individual programs areas for approval. All application for program declaration and TCR are now required to be completed online. The student is responsible for submission of all applicable documents and transcripts before any decision will be made for TCR.
Some Architectural and Building Technology (ABT) part-time studies courses have been developed to align content with first year courses in the ABT diploma program. Those students intending to continue their academic careers in the diploma program MUST APPLY to the ABT full-time program and meet all the Entrance Requirements to be considered for admission. Once accepted, course credits from the ABT part-time studies programs may be granted toward the two-year Diploma. Course credit transfers will be assessed on an individual basis. For more information, please refer to Transfer Credit on the ABT Diploma’s entrance requirements page.
Entrance Requirements
Application processing
This program is open to declarations beginning:
- February 1st* for the January intake
- May 1st* for the April intake
- October 1st* for the September intake
Entrance requirements
Declarations submitted for program intakes beginning April 1, 2025 or later will be evaluated using the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement below.
- English language proficiency: Category 3 – English Studies 12 (50%) or equivalent
Recommended for success
To be successful in this program, students are recommended to have:
- Grade 10 education or equivalent
See individual courses for additional requirements and prerequisites.
You may consider taking a few courses before declaring this program to make sure the program is what you want.
International applicants
This program is not available to international students. View available programs
Program declaration
Declaring your Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) program ensures that BCIT is aware of your intent to complete a program as it is currently outlined and provides you the opportunity to apply for transfer credit.
To submit your declaration:
- Answer all questions completely.
- If required, convert transcripts and documents to PDF files.
- Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.
Declare Now
Upon approval, a program plan letter will be sent to you confirming your program of study. Please allow approximately eight weeks for processing.
Scheduled Intakes
Ongoing Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September.
Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees page for more information.
Courses
Program matrix
Check current availability of courses for this program.
| Required Courses: | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| BLDC 1200 | Construction 1 A | 3.0 | |
| BLDC 2000 | Architectural Planning 1 | 3.0 | |
| BLDC 2005 | Architectural Planning 2 | 3.0 | |
| BLDC 2400 | Architectural CAD 1 | 3.0 | |
| BLDG 2800 | Autodesk Revit | 3.0 | |
| DRFT 1000 | Architectural Drafting | 3.0 | |
| Total Credits: | 18.0 | ||
Check current availability of courses for this program.
Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
Program Details
Program length
Students have up to seven years to complete this program; however, it is possible to complete this program within one year.
Program delivery
In person: This program is delivered on campus.
Students complete this program by registering on a course-by-course basis. Courses are offered in the evenings at our Burnaby campus from 6:30 pm. Refer to the courses listed below for current dates and times.
Program location
Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Graduating & Jobs
Graduate employment outcomes
The BCIT student outcomes report presents summary findings from the annual survey of former students administered by BC Stats one to two years after graduation. These reports combine the last three years of available results for the 2021-2023 BCIT Outcomes Surveys of 2020-2022 graduates and for Degree 2019-2021 graduates. The reports are organized into three-page summaries containing information on graduates’ labour market experiences and opinions regarding their education. More detailed information can be accessed at the BC Student Outcomes website.
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Apply for graduation
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, complete an Application for BCIT Credential [PDF] and submit it to Student Information and Enrolment Services.
Allow approximately six to eight weeks for processing.
All financial obligations to the Institute must be met prior to issuance of any credential.
Contact Us
Rohi Nath, PEng
Program Head
Tel: 604-412-7477
Email: Rohi_Nath@bcit.ca
Theresa Udevi
Program Assistant
Tel: 604-412-7411
Email: Theresa_Udevi@bcit.ca
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