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
Industrial Drafting
Code
5725
Diploma Type
Secondary School Vocational Diploma (DVS)
Number of Credits
120
Number of Competencies
25
Length of Training
1800 hours

Program Description

Industrial drafting involves both technical and practical concepts and is used in all sectors. Students choosing this trade should know something about manufacturing. Three classes of businesses need industrial drafting skills: industries that need to fabricate mechanical objects, consulting firms in fields such as engineering, and manufacturing companies.

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

Drafting technologists perform some or all of the following duties:

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

872-035 75h • 5 credits

Interpret technical drawings

872-054 60h • 4 credits

Take and interpret measurements

872-153 45h • 3 credits

Adapt to the new types of work organization

872-311 15h • 1 credits

Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process

872-324 60h • 4 credits

Solve problems related to industrial drafting

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
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  • Customized payment schedules to fit your budget
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AFE Government Loans & Bursaries

LOCAL STUDENTS ONLY

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.

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  • Covers tuition, books, and living expenses
  • Easy online application through AFE
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What Our Students Say

Real experiences from Aviron graduates and current students

4.0/5 on Google Reviews

"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!"

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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."

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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."

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Eric Sun

Aviron Student

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⚡ 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.

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