Training – Residential & Commercial Drafting

TRAINING
DESCRIPTION

The Residential and Commercial Drafting program allows students to acquire the knowledge, skills and aptitudes required to produce drawings quickly and accurately using the latest computer software. They produce architectural, structural steel, electrical, and commercial building drawings that could be used by contractors, municipalities and architects. Draftspersons may work independently, in teams with engineers from many disciplines, or as support staff for engineers, architects, and industrial designers.

Duration : 1 800 Hours

IMPORTANT: This training program is not eligible for the PGWP according to the current IRCC list.
NOTE: This list may change with the scheduled update in 2026.

academic
prerequisites

SCHOLARITY LEVEL : Quebec's Secondary 4th (France's Second) or equivalent
LANGUAGE LEVEL :
The level of language required varies according to the training center chosen.

* The validation of your eligibility will be confirmed by our admissions department once your application has been completed.

JOB
PROSPECTS

Drafting technologists and technicians

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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING TRAINING

Centre de formation professionnelle Verdun
Montréal, Montréal
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DURATION : 17 Months
CLASSES START : September 19 2025
COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
LANGUAGE : English (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

DURATION : 17 Months
CLASSES START : January 12 2026
COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
LANGUAGE : English (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

DURATION : 17 Months
CLASSES START : May 20 2026
COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
LANGUAGE : English (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre intégré de mécanique, de métallurgie et d'électricité (CIMME)

Centre intégré de mécanique, de métallurgie et d'électricité (CIMME)
Montréal, Montréal
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DURATION : 16 Months
CLASSES START : March 23 2026
COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle des Riverains

Centre de formation professionnelle des Riverains
Repentigny, Lanaudière
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DURATION : 18 Months
CLASSES START : January 26 2026
COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Carrefour Formation Mauricie - Formation professionnelle

Carrefour Formation Mauricie - Formation professionnelle
Shawinigan, Mauricie
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DURATION : 22 Months
CLASSES START : August 25 2026
COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Legend Welcoming services

Integrating into the community

— Practical tour of the city and help with initial purchases
— Contact with local aid organizations

Reception on arrival

— Reception at airport, bus terminal or train station

Integrating into the school system

— School tour and twinning with another student
— Monthly follow-up with the student

Integrating the family

— Referral to employment agencies for your spouse
— Help with child daycare or school registration
— Information on family social activities

General information and administrative follow-up

— Direct contact with a resource person
— Registration, information and provision of mandatory health insurance card
— Explanation of the Centre’s teaching techniques and operations

Accommodation

— Reserving temporary accommodation prior to arrival
— Help with finding permanent accommodation

Note: Services may vary slightly from one training centre to another.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

Apply various drawing techniques and procedures
Carry out surveys
Research technical information to determine quantities of materials
Use drafting software
Make computer architectural, structural and building plans (ventilation, plumbing, electricity)
Implement the overall plans of a residential and commercial building

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TRAINING CONTENT

Competency statement

HOURS

Practice health and safety on construction sites

Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process

Use job search techniques

Enter the work force

120

Use a computer

Draft architectural components

Use the basic functions of drafting software applications

105

Produce drawings of architectural objects

105

Produce architectural plans for a single-family dwelling

120

Use the advanced functions of drafting software applications

Produce reinforced concrete drawings

Record construction site data

Research information related to plumbing

Produce plumbing plans

Draw wall sections and detail drawings

Estimate quantities of materials and equipment

Produce steel structure assembly drawings

Produce structural steel shop drawings

120

Produce architectural plans for a multi-family dwelling

120

Research information related to electricity

Produce electrical plans

Produce presentation drawings

105

Research information related to ventilation

Produce ventilation plans

105

Produce commercial building plans

120

Residential and commercial drafting

Drafting technologists and technicians