Program Overview
The Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) in Building Design equips students with the skills and knowledge to create architectural drawings using CAD software. The program covers various aspects of building design, including architectural elements, volumes, surveys, plumbing, electrical, and ventilation systems. Graduates are prepared for careers as technical designers in the construction, engineering, and manufacturing industries.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) in Building Design provides the foundational knowledge and skills to apply various techniques and procedures in the field of architectural drawing creation, including conducting surveys, researching technical information, determining material quantities, and utilizing drawing software. By completing this program, students will develop the core competencies necessary to produce building plans for residential and commercial structures using computer-aided design (CAD) software. Graduates will be equipped to design complete sets of plans for residential or commercial buildings. The program is recognized by the Ministère de l'Éducation et le Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur du Québec and has program-specific permits from the Ministère de l'Education and the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur.
Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to the Trade and Training Approach
- Duration: 15 hours, 1 unit
- Objectives: Provide an overview of the profession, training approach, and career path.
Module 2: Using a Computer
- Duration: 30 hours, 2 units
- Objectives: Introduce students to operating systems, word processing software, spreadsheets, and web browsers.
Module 3: Architectural Element
- Duration: 45 hours, 3 units
- Objectives: Develop skills in drawing architectural elements according to specified conditions, criteria, and precision.
Module 4: Basic Functions of Drawing Software
- Duration: 105 hours, 7 units
- Objectives: Train students to utilize the basic functions of AutoCAD software according to specified conditions, criteria, and precision.
Module 5: Architectural Volumes
- Duration: 105 hours, 7 units
- Objectives: Develop skills in drawing architectural volumes according to specified conditions, criteria, and precision.
Module 6: Residential Single-family Building Plan
- Duration: 120 hours, 7 units
- Objectives: Train students to design plans for residential single-family buildings according to specified conditions, criteria, and precision.
Module 7: Health and Safety on Construction Sites
- Duration: 30 hours, 2 units
- Objectives: Educate students on health and safety regulations, roles and responsibilities, and preventive measures related to construction site work.
Module 8: Advanced Functions of Drawing Software
- Duration: 75 hours, 5 units
- Objectives: Develop proficiency in advanced functions of drawing software according to specified conditions, criteria, and precision.
Module 9: Concrete Structure Plan
- Duration: 60 hours, 4 units
- Objectives: Train students to design plans for concrete structures according to specified conditions, criteria, and precision.
Module 10: Surveys
- Duration: 30 hours, 2 units
- Objectives: Develop skills in conducting surveys according to specified conditions, criteria, and precision.
Module 11: Plumbing Information
- Duration: 90 hours, 6 units
- Objectives: Train students to research and gather information related to plumbing systems.
Module 12: Plumbing Plan
- Duration: 90 hours, 6 units
- Objectives: Develop skills in designing plumbing plans according to specified conditions, criteria, and precision.
Module 13: Wall Section and Technical Detail
- Duration: 30 hours, 2 units
- Objectives: Train students to draw wall sections and technical details according to specified conditions, criteria, and precision.
Module 14: Quantity Determination
- Duration: 30 hours, 2 units
- Objectives: Develop skills in determining quantities of materials and equipment according to specified conditions, criteria, and precision.
Module 15: Steel Structure Overview Plan
- Duration: 60 hours, 4 units
- Objectives: Train students to design overview plans for steel structures according to specified conditions, criteria, and precision.
Module 16: Steel Structure Fabrication Plan
- Duration: 120 hours, 8 units
- Objectives: Develop skills in designing fabrication plans for steel structures according to specified conditions, criteria, and precision.
Module 17: Multi-family Residential Building Plan
- Duration: 120 hours, 8 units
- Objectives: Train students to design plans for multi-family residential buildings according to specified conditions, criteria, and precision.
Module 18: Electrical Information
- Duration: 45 hours, 3 units
- Objectives: Develop skills in researching and gathering information related to electrical systems.
Module 19: Electrical Plan
- Duration: 45 hours, 3 units
- Objectives: Train students to design electrical plans according to specified conditions, criteria, and precision.
Module 20: Architectural Illustration
- Duration: 105 hours, 7 units
- Objectives: Develop skills in creating architectural illustrations according to specified conditions, criteria, and precision.
Module 21: Job Search Techniques
- Duration: 15 hours, 1 unit
- Objectives: Educate students on job search strategies and techniques.
Module 22: Ventilation Information
- Duration: 90 hours, 6 units
- Objectives: Train students to research and gather information related to ventilation systems.
Module 23: Ventilation Plan
- Duration: 105 hours, 7 units
- Objectives: Develop skills in designing ventilation plans according to specified conditions, criteria, and precision.
Module 24: Commercial Building Plan
- Duration: 120 hours, 8 units
- Objectives: Train students to design plans for commercial buildings according to specified conditions, criteria, and precision.
Module 25: Integration into the Labor Market
- Duration: 120 hours, 8 units
Careers:
The DEP in Building Design prepares graduates for roles as technical designers who develop engineering models and drawings. Upon completion, graduates can work with multidisciplinary engineering teams, providing support to engineers, architects, and industrial designers. Potential industries for employment include consulting firms, construction companies, utility services, resource and manufacturing sectors, and government agencies at various levels.