Professional Training in Montreal
Aviron Technical Institute offers hands-on vocational training programs designed to get you career-ready fast. With expert instructors who bring years of industry experience, state-of-the-art labs that replicate real work environments, and strong employer connections, we help students launch successful careers in high-demand trades. Our programs are approved by Quebec's Ministry of Education and lead to recognized diplomas (DEP) that open doors to rewarding career opportunities.
Program details
Program Description
The 1,800-hour Industrial Drafting DVS program covers 25 competencies. During the program, you will develop the skills required to solve industrial drafting problems, take and interpret measurements, and understand the manufacturing process.
It is important to distinguish between a designer and a drafter. A designer diagrams mechanical parts, creating the overall drawings for assembly and detail. A drafter, also known as a draftsperson, a drafting technologist, a drafting technician or a computer-assisted drafting (CAD) technician, improves or adapts existing products in addition to designing new ones, or may lead projects . A designer may work in the field for a few years before becoming a drafter.
Choosing a career in drafting means deciding to work with leading-edge technology. It also means acquiring detailed knowledge in a variety of specialties across a range of sectors and skills in the use of many different advanced software applications, such as AutoCAD.
Graduates of our Industrial Drafting program will be qualified to prepare technical designs, drawings and related information as part of multidisciplinary engineering teams or in support of engineers, architects or industrial designers, or they may work independently.
* This DVS program is eligible for student financial assistance from the Government of Quebec.
Main Job Operations
Develop and prepare engineering designs and drawings from preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets and other data
Operate computer-assisted design (CAD) and drafting workstations
Develop and prepare design sketches
Complete documentation packages and produce drawing sets
Check and verify design drawings to conform to specifications and design data
Write technical reports
Prepare contracts and tender documents
Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates
Supervise and train other technologists, technicians and drafters.
Drafting technicians perform some or all of the following duties:
Develop and prepare engineering drawings, plans, diagrams or layouts from sketches.
Operate computer-assisted drafting equipment or a conventional drafting station.
Program Content
25 modules| Code | Competency Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 872-035 | Interpret technical drawings | 75 |
| 872-054 | Take and interpret measurements | 60 |
| 872-153 | Adapt to the new types of work organization | 45 |
| 872-311 | Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process | 15 |
| 872-324 | Solve problems related to industrial drafting | 60 |
| 872-335 | Produce sketches | 75 |
| 872-345 | Work at a computerized work station | 75 |
| 872-356 | Produce detail drawings of mechanical components | 90 |
Flexible Payment Options & Financial Aid
Don't let tuition concerns hold you back. Aviron offers multiple payment options and financial assistance programs to make your education affordable.
Flexible Payment Plans
We understand that education is an investment. That's why we offer flexible payment plans tailored to your financial situation.
- Multiple installment payment options available
- No interest on payment plans
- Pay by credit card, debit, wire transfer, check, or cash
- Customized payment schedules to fit your budget
- Speak with our finance team to find the right plan for you
AFE Government Loans & Bursaries
Aviron Technical Institute is recognized by Quebec's government as an eligible institution for the AFE (Aide financière aux études) provincial Loans and Bursaries Program. This program is available to Quebec residents only.
✓ AFE Approved Institution - Quebec Residents Eligible for Provincial Financial Aid
Apply through AFE (Aide financière aux études)
- Interest-free loans while you study
- Bursaries (grants) that don't need to be repaid
- Financial assistance based on your needs
- Covers tuition, books, and living expenses
- Easy online application through AFE
Let's Discuss Your Financial Options
Our admissions and finance teams are here to help you find the best solution. Call us today for a personalized consultation.
What Our Students Say
Real experiences from Aviron graduates and current students
"If you have a great teacher who is kind, affable, knowledgeable, and helpful, then you are a lucky person. Mr. Kuiyan Xu has all these qualities and is a great choice to learn something creative. I was stuck with drawing descriptions, and I contacted him. He helped me tremendously. He knows how to conduct lessons and make learners grasp concepts quickly. I liked his methodology—how he first involved the learner, made them observe, and describe a drawing. Thank you!"
Harry Kailey
Aviron Student
"Special thanks to Mr. Ashraf Malaty, who taught me very well during my studies in Industrial Drafting. He is very experienced, knowledgeable, and patient. His behavior and skills are very impressive. I am so lucky to have a wonderful teacher like him."
Mojtaba Rahmani
Aviron Student
"I studied industrial drafting here. Generally, the facility and hardware are fine. Staff is helpful and friendly. Luckily, I got Ashraf as my teacher. He is knowledgeable and very responsible to students. You can learn what you want to learn here if you are self-motivated."
Eric Sun
Aviron Student
Admission Requirements
Documents and prerequisites needed to enroll in this program
Quebec & Canadian Residents
Note: A candidate’s file remains incomplete until all the above-mentioned documents are received. The file must be legible; any unclear documents will not be processed.
⚡ Start Your Career Faster
Public vocational schools in Quebec are consistently full with waiting lists of 1-3 years. By enrolling at Aviron, you can start immediately and graduate years earlier. This means you'll be earning a professional salary while others are still waiting. Your investment in private education pays for itself quickly when you consider the career opportunities and income you gain by starting sooner. Your future starts now at Aviron, not years from now.
Upcoming Courses
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this program, financial aid, and the career path.
How do I become an industrial draftsperson in Québec?
The Québec path to becoming an industrial draftsperson begins with the DEP in Industrial Drafting (DEP 5725), the same Ministry-recognized program offered at Aviron Technique in Montréal. The program covers AutoCAD, SolidWorks, GD&T, and project drawing standards — graduates work as junior draftspeople in engineering, manufacturing, and construction. Aviron offers day and evening cohorts, an accelerated path for international students, and dedicated admission counsellors.
Is financial aid available for this program?
Yes. As a Ministry-recognized DEP, this program is eligible for Québec government student financial aid (AFE — Aide financière aux études) administered by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur. Both loans and bursaries are available depending on your family income and dependents. Aviron's financial aid office assists with the AFE application and explains the disbursement schedule. International students follow a separate accelerated-payment path — contact admissions for details.
Why choose Aviron Technique for trade training in Montréal?
Aviron Technique is one of the most established private vocational institutions in the Greater Montréal Area. We offer Ministry-recognized programs in electricity, automobile mechanics, welding-assembly, IT support, and industrial drafting alongside focused in-house Courses. Our advantages: bilingual instruction (French and English), day and evening cohorts, RBQ-compliant licensed instructors, dedicated international-student counsellors, hands-on workshop-based learning rather than lecture-only, and accelerated cohort scheduling that gets students working in their trade faster than typical academic-year programs.
How long is the program?
Program duration and schedule depend on cohort type (day vs evening) and pace (standard vs accelerated). See the Available Intakes section above for current start dates, total program hours, and cohort length. Most Aviron programs run between 12 and 24 months.
Can international students enrol?
Yes. Aviron has a dedicated international-students admissions team that handles study-permit guidance, accelerated payment plans, and program selection for visa applications. Contact admissions for the international application checklist.
Ready to start this program at Aviron?
Speak with our admissions team about Québec government financial aid (AFE loans + bursaries), upcoming cohorts, and the international-student path.
