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Interested in taking this program on a part-time basis? It's possible to complete this program while still working full-time and fulfilling your other commitments. See our Computer-Aided Drafting and Design part-time program for more information.

Program description - May 2026

To remain on the cutting edge of technology, just about every business today uses computer-aided design (CAD) programs. If you are looking to get started in mechanical drafting and design, or to expand your current skills, this Ontario College Certificate program will provide you with valuable expertise.

This program will help you gain the skills to create and alter CAD models and drawings which many manufacturing and design industries use to produce mechanical components and assemblies.

You will work individually and in groups to create models and drawings of a variety of objects, components, and assemblies. A strong emphasis is placed on creating and altering 2D and 3D CAD documents and applying drafting and modeling techniques using the most popular CAD software in industrial design.

Program details

Code: 1469
Start: May 2026
Campus: Kitchener – Doon
Delivery: In person
Length: 1 year
Credential: Ontario College Certificate

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Tuition & fees


​Tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional. Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2025 and later will be available Spring 2025.


1 Term

Canadian

International

Tuition
$1387.48
$7294.00
Ancillary Fees
$1009.19
$1559.09
Total Fees
$2396.67
$8853.09

Canadian fee details

Description Spring 2025
FT Program Tuition – Basic + $1387.48
Administration Fee $25.00
Capital Development Fee $84.22
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00
CSI Association Fee $102.00
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $108.90
CSI Legal Care Fee $20.10
CSI UPass Fee $118.97
eText Fee $139.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00
ONE Card Fee $7.50
Recreation/Athletics Fee $70.50
Student Services $86.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $70.00
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $4.00
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $30.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00
Term Total $2396.67

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International fee details

Description Spring 2025
International Program Tuition $7294.00
Administration Fee $25.00
Capital Development Fee $84.22
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00
CSI Association Fee $102.00
CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) $174.90
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $108.90
CSI Legal Care Fee $20.10
CSI UPass Fee $118.97
eText Fee $139.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00
ISR (International Student Recovery) $375.00
ONE Card Fee $7.50
Recreation/Athletics Fee $70.50
Student Services $86.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $70.00
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $4.00
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $30.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00
Term Total $8853.09

Returning student tuition & fees

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Program device requirements

Program device & software requirements

This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.

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Financial assistance

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance for educational costs and living expenses. These interest-free loans are intended to supplement your financial resources and those of your family. The majority of students apply for loan assistance via the OSAP website. Students can also print the application booklet through the OSAP website. For more information, please visit OSAP & aid.

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Delivery sequence - May 2026 - Kitchener – Doon

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