Program Content

The program includes 25 competencies, totaling 1,800 hours, over approximately 19 months:

Total hours : 1,800

Duration and schedule

The training is offered full-time over approximately 19 months. Courses are delivered in person and include a 120-hour workplace internship.

Admission requirements

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

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

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

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

A person who has reached the age of 18 can be admitted to a program of study leading to a Diploma of vocational studies (DVS) based on functional prerequisites. These prerequisites, in place for those aged at least 18 years at the start date declared for the vocational training program, are: successful completion of the general development test (GDT) and obtaining and passing the tests relative to the specific prerequisites in the language of instruction and mathematics, if applicable.

This table indicates the new course codes for common core basic education (CCBE) and diversified basic education (DBE) required for the specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics for the targeted program of study. In the cases where the new course codes for the CCBE and the DBE are in progressive implementation, the old codes are indicated in parenthesis and are still valid. The equivalent course codes in basic education in the youth sector are also indicated in the table. When a DVS does not require any specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a (-) will be displayed in the appropriate field. Please note that the functional prerequisites do not apply to attestation of vocational specialty (AVS) programs.

Specific Prerequisites

Profession Overview

Building draftspersons prepare detailed plans for single-family homes, multi-unit residential buildings, steel and concrete structures, and building systems (plumbing, ventilation, electricity).

They use specialized software to produce accurate drawings based on sketches and instructions provided by architects or engineers.

This profession is ideal for individuals who demonstrate:

• A strong interest in drawing and precision;
• Skills in calculation and geometry;
• Resourcefulness and autonomy.

Job Title: Technical Draftsperson

Training Location

Courses are offered online and in person at the Collège Royal du Québec campus, located near Sherbrooke metro station in Montreal.

Diploma and Certificates of Excellence

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will receive a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) issued by the ministère de l’Éducation.

To recognize sustained effort and exceptional performance, Collège Royal du Québec awards certificates of excellence to students who achieve outstanding academic results upon graduation. These honorary distinctions are granted according to a recognition scale inspired by university standards, including the mentions Cum Laude (with Honours), Magna Cum Laude (with Great Distinction), and Summa Cum Laude (with Highest Distinction). These mentions are awarded based on the final grade point average. In addition to highlighting individual merit, these certificates are considered a valuable professional asset by employers and industry partners.