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Residential & Commercial Drafting

Start Dates

Duration

Delivery

Fees & Costs

September

1800 Hours

60 weeks

30 hours per week

(Sept - June)

Theoretical

Practical

in class learning

Quebec Tuition $0 

Textbooks & Materials $200

Is Residential & Commercial Drafting for you?

Program Description

All classes are taught in WQCC’s state of the art facility, where you have the opportunity to use up to date equipment and learn about advanced technology in the welding and fabrication field. Over the course of the 1800 hour program students will complete 29 different modules encompassing all aspects of the welding and fitting trade.

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Time Commitment

This is a 60 week course with start dates in September every year. The program consists of in class or shop learning from 8:30 to 3:20 Monday to Friday. The day is broken into 2 blocks of 3 hour with 50 minutes for lunch.

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Delivery Method

All modules are divided into 2 categories, either theory or practical. Theory modules take place in the classroom as a group using books, handouts, and our online resources. The practical learning takes place in our state of the art shop where students work alone or as part of a group to complete assignments.

Contact

(819) 684-1770

wqcc@wqsb.qc.ca


100 Frank Robinson
Gatineau, Quebec

Admission conditions

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor's degree. OR;

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  • Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning. OR;

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  • Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or recognition of equivalent learning. OR;

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  • Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister.
     

Functional prerequisites

  • This section identifies the modules or course codes for the actual programs of study in adult general education that are specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics. Functional prerequisites includes the successful completion of specific prerequisites as well as the general development test (GDT). When a DVS doesn't require specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a dash ( - ) is displayed in the appropriate cell. For programs that lead to an AVS, specific prerequisites and the GDT do not apply (N/A).

Program Content

Looking for a little more detail?  These are the competencies covered in RC Drafting

Module Title
Code
Hours
Apply concepts of health and safety on construction sites
755-002
30
Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process
825-011
15
Use job search techniques
825-211
15
Enter the work force
825-258
120
Use a computer
825-262
30
Draft architectural components
825-273
45
Use the basic functions of drafting software applications
825-287
105
Produce drawings of architectural objects
825-297
105
Produce architectural plans for a single-family dwelling
825-308
120
Use the advanced functions of drafting software applications
825-315
75
Produce reinforced concrete drawings
825-324
60
Record construction site data
825-332
30
Research information related to plumbing
825-346
90
Produce plumbing plans
825-356
90
Draw wall sections and detail drawings
825-362
30
Estimate quantities of materials and equipment
825-372
30
Produce steel structure assembly drawings
825-384
60
Produce structural steel shop drawings
825-398
120
Produce architectural plans for a multi-family dwelling
825-408
120
Research information related to electricity
825-413
45
Produce electrical plans
825-423
45
Produce presentation drawings
825-437
105
Research information related to ventilation
825-446
90
Produce ventilation plans
825-457
105
Produce commercial building plans
825-468
120
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