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The CAD and BIM diploma advance your Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) skills for work in engineering firms, architecture firms, development companies, government, or private industry.

Click [here](https://www.vcc.ca/international/programs/program-areas/technology/cad-and-bim-technician/) for information about the international intake for this program.

Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) & Building Information Modelling (BIM) Diploma

Vancouver Community College

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**All Applicants**

1. High school graduation or equivalent
2. English Studies 12 (C-) or [equivalent](https://www.vcc.ca/applying/registration-services/english-language-proficiency-requirements/general-information/)
3. Workplace Math 11 or [equivalent](https://www.vcc.ca/applying/registration-services/admissions-and-registration/english-math-and-science-requirements/other-math-equivalencies/)

Academic Admission Requirement

**Domestic Applicants**

1. Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with VCC’s Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team to learn more about VCC’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
2. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
3. Applicants must submit official transcripts and other documents as required by their course or program.

**International Applicants**

1. International applicants must be 17 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
2. Applicants must submit [official transcripts and educational documents](https://www.vcc.ca/international/future-students/apply/how-to-apply/) as required by their course or program.
3. All VCC applicants are required to function successfully in an English-speaking classroom. 

**All Applicants**
**Recommended Characteristics**:

- Related work experience 
- General computer skills, including working knowledge of Windows OS. 
- Good mathematical and mechanical comprehension. 
- Ability to work in imperial and metric units of measurement. 
- Good hand-eye coordination, ability to look at computer screen for long periods of time,  and manual dexterity for keyboard/mouse. 
- Successful work habits and an ability to work well with others. 
- Logical reasoning, spatial ability, and an ability to visualize objects. 
- An interest in all aspects of architecture, engineering, general construction and related fields.

Admission Advice

Program seats will be available on a first-qualified, first-offered basis. You can find the program availability status [here](https://www.vcc.ca/international/programs/program-availability/availability-status/)

International students may refer to the VCC International page for details on admission deadlines.

When you are ready to apply, use our [pre-application checklist](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/go/resources) to make sure you have everything you need, and visit our [How-to guides page](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/help) for more information.

Vancouver Community College

Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) & Building Information Modelling (BIM) Diploma

Overview

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