The Spring (January) 2026 intake for this program has been cancelled. Effective Fall 2026, CADD specializations will be offered alternately for the Fall intake. The Architecture/Mechanical specialty will be available in Fall 2026.

The Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) program is designed to develop and enhance practical skills; increasing students' knowledge for a successful CADD career. Throughout the program students will design and draft various projects that are produced in digital and physical models. Students will obtain extensive experience utilizing AutoCAD and BIM softwares.

The Computer Aided Design and Drafting diploma is offered with a Co-operative Education option. Co-operative Education gives a student the opportunity to apply the skills gained during academic study in paid, practical work experience semesters. Students can complete one work semester while completing their diploma. Work terms generally occur full-time in separate 4 month work semesters. Work semesters alternate with academic study.

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

•   Mathematics 

Applicants are required to satisfy the Math requirement at Level E1 of the Mathematics Alternatives Table; or through successful placement by the CADD Math Test, and attend a CADD information session or interview with a CADD department representative.

In addition to the Faculty's Undergraduate Admission Requirement, which consists of KPU's Undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply:

• Satisfy the Math requirement at Level E1 of the Mathematics Alternatives Table
• Complete the online CADD information session or an interview with a CADD department representative.

Advanced Standing

KPU Engineering Certificate graduates admitted to the CADD program may be eligible to receive advanced standing, in lieu of 16 credits of courses in CADD at the 1100 level.