Engineering Design and Drafting Technology

Program Overview

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Engineering Design and Drafting Technology

Diploma

Nutrien School of Mining, Manufacturing and Engineering Technologies

Engineering design and drafting technologists participate in multi-discipline engineering projects and are at the fore of building information modeling (BIM) and the integration of digital transformation technology into project management. As technologists in this dynamic role, we use industry-standard software to collaborate, design, model, draft, coordinate and document projects in many disciplines, such as construction, mining and manufacturing.

Start Date and Length

• Start date: September
• Length: 80 weeks

Locations

• Moose Jaw

Length and Location Notes

• There are five academic semesters and three mandatory four-month paid Co-operative Education work terms.
• The Engineering Design & Drafting Technology program is a three-year diploma offered full time at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Moose Jaw Campus. You’ll take five academic semesters and three Co-operative Education work terms. You’ll be trained in:
  • Drafting fundamentals
    • 2D drafting
    • 3D modelling
    • drafting standards and best practices
  • Project management
    • Building information modeling (BIM)
    • Digital transformation
    • Digital twins
    • 3D scanning and point cloud data manipulation
  • Industrial/Commercial structural and mechanical
    • Structural steel detailing
    • Fabrication and installation drawings
    • Mechanical electrical and plumbing (MEP)
    • Architecture engineering construction (AEC)
    • Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
  • Manufacturing and fabrication
    • 3D parametric modelling
    • Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
    • Weldments and weld symbols
    • Rapid prototyping
  • Municipal
    • Road
    • Infrastructure
  • Engineering design

Overview

Practical experience includes using current industry standard CAD software to design and produce engineering projects in 2D and 3D environments. You’ll complete a major project using Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technology by integrating civil, mechanical piping systems and structural design, applying the concepts of project management and carrying out an applied capstone research project.

The Co-op Work Term Advantage

Co-operative work terms are paid, so you'll earn while you learn. Saskatchewan Polytechnic arranges your interviews; it's up to you to shine. It's also a chance to develop important "soft skills" in job interviewing, professional attitude, interpersonal communication and more.

Many of our co-op employers require both a valid Saskatchewan Driver's License and a clean Driver's Abstract. For international students, it can take up to 12 months to obtain a Driver's license; therefore, it is to your advantage to come with a Driver's License from your home country if possible. Some opportunities require a Criminal Record Check and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Diploma to Degree

Use your diploma to ladder into a construction management degree or Bachelor of Applied Management degree at Sask Polytech, Bachelor of Engineering Technology Manufacturing or Bachelor of Engineering Technology Petroleum at Cape Breton University or Bachelor of Technology at Memorial University.

Learning Environment

• 24 students are accepted each year
• Students will experience computer based assignments and project work, lectures, and co-operative work terms
• Class hours are 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday
• Students are expected to complete an average of 20 hours of homework per week, outside of class time, time management is important

Career and Salary Information

Your Career

Saskatchewan Polytechnic graduates are sought after as computer-aided draftspersons. Potential employers include engineering firms, construction companies, land surveyors, mining, manufacturing and fabrication companies, utilities and all levels of government. Your work could involve electrical, mechanical and structural design of buildings and other structures, land development or infrastructure projects such as sewer and water facilities.

Potential Careers

• Sample job title | NOC classification
  • Computer-aided design (CAD) technologist | Drafting technologists & technicians (22212)
  • Design and drafting technologist | Drafting technologists & technicians (22212)
  • Building information modeling (BIM) technologist | Architectural technologists & technicians (22210)

Admissions

Admission Requirements

• Grade 12 with Pre-Calculus 30*
• English Language Requirement

• Physics 30 is recommended. Physics is not admission requirements; however, it would be extremely helpful to student success in the program.

Previous Saskatchewan mathematics requirement also accepted:

• Math A30, B30 and C30

Alternative Admission

Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through an alternative admission assessment. Applicants are automatically considered for alternative admission. However, some specific admission requirements may still need to be met.

ACCUPLACER

Refer to the ACCUPLACER cut scores for this program below, and review additional details concerning Alternative Admission using Accuplacer.

• 250 Arithmetic
• 240 Advanced Algebra and Functions
• 256 Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics
• 250 Reading
• 245 Writing

Post-secondary

Some programs allow applicants to meet the admission grade level requirement using 15 approved post-secondary credits. Review additional information.

If the program applied to has specific course requirements, they may be met through alternative post-secondary courses. Review already approved courses that may be used for admission purposes for your programs.

Admission Method

First Qualified/First Admitted

The First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of Saskatchewan Polytechnic programs. When we determine that you meet the program's admission requirements, you will be offered admission based on the date you fully qualify for the program. The earlier you provide the appropriate documents and information that qualify you for admission to the next intake, the earlier you might begin your studies. Your application, once qualified, is always considered for the next intake.

Applicants to programs with multiple intakes in an academic year remain in the application pool until the last intake for that academic year has begun. Programs using the FQFA process receive applications year round and maintain an application pool for each academic year. Qualified applicants who are not offered a seat must reapply for the next academic year.

See Admission Processes for more information about this method of admission.

Tuition and Fees

Estimates are based on current rates and are subject to change. Amounts for a program may vary by campus. Totals shown here include all mandatory fees as well as approximate cost for books and supplies. Visit the Tuition and Fees web page for a complete breakdown of tuition and fees for this program.

Academic year

• Year 1 - $9,390
• Year 2 - $5,670
• Year 3 - $3,120

Courses

The program follows this academic and co-operative education schedule. Courses are outlined below by semester.

September - December	January - April	May - August
Year 1	Semester 1	Semester 2	Work term 1
Year 2	Semester 3	Work term 2	Work term 3
Year 3	Semester 4	Semester 5

Semester information only pertains to full-time/on-campus students, and part-time/online students should view course prerequisites when scheduling courses.

Year 1 - Semester 1

• BIM-100 Building Information Modeling (BIM) 1 (2 credits)
• CADD-120 Computer Aided Drafting 1 (3 credits)
• CADD-126 Computer Aided Drafting Management (2 credits)
• COMP-106 Spreadsheets for Engineering Technology (2 credits)
• DRFT-106 Drafting Applications 1 (4 credits)
• MAT-110 Mathematics for Engineering Technologies (4 credits)
• PHYS-104 Physics for Engineering Technologies (3 credits)
• SEM-101 Technology Seminars (1 credit)
• TCOM-102 Workplace Communication (3 credits)

Total semester credits: 24

Year 1 - Semester 2

• CADD-127 Architectural Drafting (3 credits)
• CADD-128 Manufacturing Drafting (3 credits)
• CADD-211 Computer Aided Drafting 2 (3 credits)
• CLTR-200 Culture and Diversity (2 credits)
• DRFT-205 Drafting Applications 2 (3 credits)
• ENG-100 Applied Theory of Structures (4 credits)
• MAT-111 Calculus for Engineering Technologies (4 credits)
• TCOM-103 Technical Communication (3 credits)

Total semester credits: 25

Co-operative Work Term 1

• COOP-101 Co-operative Work Term (0 credits)

Year 2 - Semester 3

• CVEN-198 Civil Drafting 1 (4 credits)
• ELEC-217 Basic Electricity (2 credits)
• ENG-200 Applied Fluid Mechanics (3 credits)
• ENG-201 Applied Mechanics of Materials (3 credits)
• GEOM-100 Geographic Information System Applications and Mapping Concepts (3 credits)
• MECH-200 Industrial Building Mechanical Drafting 1 (3 credits)
• SRVY-104 Survey Data Interpretation (4 credits)
• STRU-104 Structural Drafting (3 credits)

Total semester credits: 25

Co-operative Work Term 2

• COOP-201 Co-operative Work Term (0 credits)

Co-operative Work Term 3

• COOP-301 Co-operative Work Term (0 credits)

Year 2 - Semester 4

• CVEN-199 Civil Design (2 credits)
• CVEN-200 Civil Drafting 2 (4 credits)
• ENG-202 Steel Design (3 credits)
• ENG-203 Concrete and Timber Design (3 credits)
• MANU-209 Product Manufacturing Drafting (4 credits)
• MECH-201 Industrial Building Mechanical Drafting 2 (3 credits)
• MGMT-212 Project Management (4 credits)
• STAT-200 Statistics for Technology (2 credits)

Total semester credits: 25

Year 3 - Semester 5

• BIM-300 Building Information Modelling (BIM) 2 (3 credits)
• CVEN-201 Civil Drafting Project (4 credits)
• ENG-300 Industrial Building Mechanical Design (3 credits)
• MECH-202 Industrial Building Mechanical Project (4 credits)
• PROJ-206 Capstone Project (2 credits)
• STRU-202 Structural Drafting Project (4 credits)
• TCOM-104 Applied Research in Technology (2 credits)

Total semester credits: 22

Get Credit for What You Know

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition

Saskatchewan Polytechnic recognizes that adults learn in many different ways. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.

See link(s) below to get more information about PLAR.

• Candidate Guide
• More about PLAR

All students can apply to write a challenge exam to receive credit for MAT 101. For more information, please contact the Department Head of Arts & Sciences.

Transfer Credit

Many Sask Polytech students benefit from transferring course credit. You may be eligible to transfer credit to Sask Polytech or to another college or university.

Transfer credit options vary over time; this information is subject to change. Transfer credit options for this program include:

• admission eligibility to the Bachelor of Construction Management at Sask Polytech

Institution | Details ---|--- Cape Breton University | Graduates of this program may be eligible for 30 cu in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology Manufacturing degree program, or 36 cu in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology Petroleum degree programs. Memorial University | Graduates of this program may be eligible for block transfer into Bachelor of Technology Degree with 39 credit hours (13 courses) to be completed, including a technical project and report. Northern Alberta Institute of Technology | Graduates of this program may be eligible for direct admission into the two-year Bachelor of Technology program at NAIT. University of Regina | Graduates of this program may receive 60 block credits towards the University of Regina’s Bachelor of Design.

Student Awards

Thanks to the generosity of donors and alumni, Saskatchewan Polytechnic gives away more than $2 million in student awards during the academic year.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic offers student awards for every certificate and diploma program at every campus. Not all student awards are based on marks - some are based on financial need or things like community or volunteer involvement.

More about scholarships

Accreditation

Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC) accredits the program at the Technologist level.

TAC is a bold, world class accreditation organization, delivering accreditation services for the engineering technology and applied science profession in Canada.

Professional registration Technology Professionals Saskatchewan

Technology Professionals Saskatchewan is the provincial regulatory body for graduates of this Saskatchewan Polytechnic program. As a graduate of an accredited program recognized by Technology Professionals Saskatchewan, your academic training places you on an expedited path towards obtaining professional registration as a professional technologist (P.Tech.) or certified technician (C.Tech.). For more information, visit tpsk.ca

Related Programs

• Architectural Technologies
• Civil Engineering Technologies
• Construction Management
• Design and Manufacturing Engineering Technology
• Environmental Engineering Technology

Additional Information

Kaya Forest

Program head

Co-operative Education

Women in Trades and Technology

Nutrien School of Mining, Manufacturing and Engineering Technologies

Program Outline

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Outline:

The three-year Engineering Design and Drafting Technology Diploma program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Moose Jaw provides comprehensive training in:

• Drafting fundamentals:
• 2D drafting
• 3D modelling
• Drafting standards and best practices
• Project management:
• Digital transformation
• Digital twins
• 3D scanning and point cloud data manipulation
• Industrial/Commercial structural and mechanical:
• Structural steel detailing
• Fabrication and installation drawings
• Mechanical electrical and plumbing (MEP)
• Architecture engineering construction (AEC)
• Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
• Manufacturing and fabrication:
• 3D parametric modelling
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Weldments and weld symbols
• Rapid prototyping
• Municipal:
• Road
• Infrastructure
The program includes practical experience using industry-standard CAD software to design and produce engineering projects in 2D and 3D environments. Students complete a major project using Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology by integrating civil, mechanical piping systems and structural design, applying the concepts of project management, and carrying out an applied capstone research project.

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Teaching:

• Small class size with a maximum of 24 students
• Course delivery through a combination of computer-based assignments, project work, lectures, and co-operative work terms
• Classes typically run from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
• Students are expected to complete an average of 20 hours of homework per week outside of class time

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Careers:

Graduates of the program are sought after as computer-aided draftspersons and find employment in various sectors, including:

• Engineering firms
• Construction companies
• Land surveyors
• Mining and manufacturing companies
• Fabrication companies
• Utilities
• All levels of government
Typical job titles for graduates include:
• Computer-aided design (CAD) technologist
• Drafting technologist

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Other:

• The program offers the opportunity for students to gain valuable co-operative work experience through three mandatory four-month paid work terms.
• The program is accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC) at the Technologist level.
• Graduates are eligible to apply for professional registration with Technology Professionals Saskatchewan as an Applied Science Technologist (A.Sc.T.)