Academic Advising Phone: (403)529-3819 Robert Melenchuk, Program Coordinator Phone: (403) 529-3941 E-Mail: bmelenchuk@mhc.ab.ca

After completion of the Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) certificate program, you may enter the work force or continue your studies in the CADD Technical Illustration program at Medicine Hat College. Upon successful completion of all the courses in the program at Medicine Hat College you will be granted a one-year certificate. You will also have the option of transferring to the Engineering Drafting and Design program at Lethbridge Community College or to SAIT Polytechnic.

The Computer-Aided Drafting and Design certificate program is designed to prepare you for both traditional and more advanced computer-aided drafting (CADD) skills to meet the demand of the changing Canadian industry. Good opportunity for pay and advancement are available to graduates. As a successful graduate you will have a basic understanding of architecture, computers, surveying, mechanical and topographical drawings.

In the second year of the CADD Technical Illustration program, you will learn more advanced skills in engineering, 3D design and modeling, architecture, mechanical design, municipal design and piping/pressure. Upon successful completion of two years at Medicine Hat College you will be awarded a diploma in CADD Technical Illustration.

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Employment opportunities exist with consulting engineers, land surveyors, oil and gas industry, mining and manufacturing companies, federal, provincial, and municipal governments.

The broad engineering background provides you the opportunity to be employed in research, design, manufacturing and sales. You also have the opportunity to become an important member of any team engaged in supplying the goods and services required by modern technology.

Completing the one-year program provides you with eligibility for membership in the Association of Science and Engineering Technology after two years of suitable industrial experience.

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Refer to the Admissions Chart

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Academic Transition Plan

Hours

Credits

Surcharge

Fall

CADD 111 Technical Drafting and Descriptive Geometry with AutoCAD

160 hrs (5-5) 16 wks

6

CADD 125 CADD Applications

64 hrs (4-0) 16 wks

4

CADD 135 Fluid Mechanics

48 hrs (3-0) 16 wks

3

CADD 143 Engineering Materials/Physics

48 hrs (3-0) 16 wks

3

MATH 145 Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus

96 hrs (6-0) 16 wks

4

MICO 191 Introduction to Microcomputers

42 hrs (3-0)

3

Winter

CADD 131 Building Systems

48 hrs (1-2) 16 wks

3

CADD 140 Surveying and Topography

80 hrs (2-3) 16 wks

4

CADD 150 Advanced Drafting CADD Design

96 hrs (3-3) 16 wks

4

CADD 155 Statics Strength of Materials

128 hrs (8-0) 16 wks

4

CADD 185 Residential Architecture Design

96 hrs (3-3) 16 wks

4

ENGL 125 Introductory Report Writing and Speech

42 hrs (3-0)

3

Spring

CADD 160 Survey Fieldwork

35 hrs (0-35P) 1 wk

1.5

NOTE: Course content and hours may vary. Transferring to SAIT may require additional courses; please see the Program Coordinator for details.

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To successfully complete this program you must:
• Attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• Complete the program with no failures or incompletes in the required courses.

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You may enroll in the CADD Technical Illustrator program after successful completion of year one. See the CADD Technical Illustration program for further program information.

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Medicine Hat College
Medicine Hat College CADD students may transfer into the second year of the CADD Technical Illustration program. If you have an equivalent first year from another institution you may transfer into the second year of the program.

Lethbridge College or SAIT Polytechnic
You have the option of transferring to the Engineering Drafting and Design program.

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For general inquiries, call 403.529.3819