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.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING TRAINING

Centre de formation professionnelle Verdun
Montréal, Montréal
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DURATION : 0 Weeks
CLASSES START : May 06 2024
COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
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DURATION : 0 Weeks
CLASSES START : September 17 2024
COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
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DURATION : 0 Weeks
CLASSES START : January 22 2025
COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
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Centre de formation professionnelle des Riverains

Centre de formation professionnelle des Riverains
Repentigny, Lanaudière
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DURATION : 0 Weeks
CLASSES START : August 28 2024
COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
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DURATION : 0 Weeks
CLASSES START : January 27 2025
COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
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Centre de formation des Nouvelles-Technologies

Centre de formation des Nouvelles-Technologies
Sainte-Thérèse, Laurentides
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DURATION : 0 Weeks
CLASSES START : August 27 2024
COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
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DURATION : 0 Weeks
CLASSES START : January 27 2025
COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
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Centre de formation professionnelle le Tremplin

Centre de formation professionnelle le Tremplin
Thetford Mines, Chaudière-Appalaches
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DURATION : 0 Weeks
CLASSES START : August 26 2024
COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
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Centre de formation professionnelle Val-d'Or

Centre de formation professionnelle Val-d'Or
Val-d'Or, Abitibi-Témiscamingue
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DURATION : 0 Weeks
CLASSES START : Opportunity to begin throughout the year —2023-2024
COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
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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