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2 Table of Contents EFFECTIVE DATES OF THIS CATALOG... 5 MISSION & OBJECTIVES... 5 VIRTUAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE - PURPOSE STATEMENT... 5 VIRTUAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE - OBJECTIVES... 5 VIRTUAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE - HISTORY... 6 VDCI APPROVAL AND BPPE... 6 STUDENT RECORDS AND TRANSCRIPTS... 7 CONFIDENTIALITY OF STUDENT RECORDS... 8 PRIVACY ACT... 9 TUITION AND FEES (U.S. DOLLARS)... 9 STRF DISCLOSURE BUSINESS OPERATIONS SCHOOL LOCATION AND FACILITIES LIBRARY RESOURCES INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP ADMINISTRATION FACULTY ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESS RECRUITMENT POLICY INTERVIEW WITH SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE ENROLLMENT POLICY ABILITY TO BENEFIT EXAM PROOF OF EDUCATION COMPUTER HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS TUITION PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS STUDENT FINANCIAL RECORDS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING FINANCIAL AID ACADEMIC TRANSFER OF CREDIT POLICY THE PROCESS OF ESTABLISHING EQUIVALENCY APPLICABILITY TOWARDS PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE PRIOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING TRANSCRIPTS ENROLLING I-20 FOREIGN STUDENTS EXTERNSHIPS / INTERNSHIPS TRAINING DEFINITIONS STUDENT S RIGHT TO CANCEL CANCELLATION POLICY WITHDRAWAL/DROP POLICY REFUND POLICY COLLECTIONS SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) QUANTITATIVE MEASUREMENT: QUALITATIVE MEASUREMENT: INCREMENTS FOR EVALUATION: Page 2 vdci 2016 Catalog published

3 MAXIMUM TIME FRAME: REVIEW OF STANDARD OF MEASUREMENT: FAILURE TO MEET SAP STANDARDS: WARNING STATUS: APPEALS PROCESS: ACADEMIC PLAN: ACADEMIC PROBATION: REINSTATEMENT/READMITTED STUDENTS: RETENTION OF DOCUMENTATION IN STUDENT RECORDS: ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS: GRADES AND STANDARDS FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SATISFACTORY PROGRESS MAXIMUM TIMEFRAME FOR COURSE COMPLETION DISMISSAL POLICIES TERMINATION OF ENROLLMENT ACADEMIC PROBATION COURSE PARTICIPATION POLICY AND MAKE-UP WORK THE VDCI STUDENT COMMUNITY ACADEMIC CALENDAR ACADEMIC FREEDOM ATTENDANCE LEAVE OF ABSENCE CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT ENGLISH PROFICIENCY NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY DRUG, ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT PLACEMENT SERVICES SEXUAL HARASSMENT STUDENT COUNSELING STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES STUDENTS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES STUDENT HOUSING STUDENT SATISFACTION COURSE SURVEYS STUDENT S EMPLOYER-SPONSORED SURVEY STUDENT SERVICES STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS MODE OF INSTRUCTION DISTANCE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SPECIFIC PROVISIONS FOR INSTRUCTION NOT IN REAL-TIME DISTANCE EDUCATION EVALUATION COURSE HOURS STUDENT POPULATION PER COURSE COURSE MATERIALS COURSE EVALUATIONS EFFECTIVE DELIVERY OF INTERACTIVE DISTANCE LEARNING IDL IDENTITY VERIFICATION FOR IDL STUDENTS COURSE COMPLETION CERTIFICATES MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION COMPLETION AND PLACEMENT Page 3 vdci 2016 Catalog published

4 VDCI ADVISORY BOARD PROFESSIONAL TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS CERTIFICATE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS CAD/BIM TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM ARCHITECTURAL CAD TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM BIM TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM CIVIL 3D TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM DIGITAL ARTS (VISUALIZATION) TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM CURRICULUM REVIEW/REVISION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Page 4 vdci 2016 Catalog published

5 Effective Dates of this Catalog January 1st, 2016 to December 31st, 2016 Mission & Objectives Founded in 1997, the mission of Virtual Design and Construction Institute is firmly rooted in our desire to offer a quality education to students and working professionals by providing hands on practical applications in the Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Building Information Modeling (BIM) and other Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) software programs taught by our practicing professionals. The Virtual Design and Construction Institute will provide students with an up-to-date curriculum which is intellectually challenging, practical and appropriate for the professional and trades environments. Part of our mission is to convey to students the importance of continuing education. We endeavor to sustain our course offerings by developing an operational environment that is professionally managed, competently supervised, continually evaluated and appropriately modified thereby providing course curriculum material that are kept current. Virtual Design and Construction Institute provides onsite and online AutoCAD, Revit, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Navisworks, 3ds Max, SketchUp and other Construction Industry-targeted software training. In all programs and services, the Virtual Design and Construction Institute respects the value of diversity among our students, our faculty and our support staff.. Therefore, we encourage the participation of individuals from all nationalities, races, and colors. Virtual Design and Construction Institute - Purpose Statement The special character of this institution is reflected in its commitment to the study of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) software, including CAD/BIM/Digital Prototyping and Visualization software programs. The purpose of the institution is to help students acquire competency in the use of Computer Aided Design, Building Information Modeling and other Virtual Design and Construction software. Virtual Design and Construction Institute - Objectives All programs at Virtual Design and Construction Institute have a set of stated objectives which continue to evolve as the sophistication of the design software evolves. Currently, the institution s objectives are to: Provide students with training in the use of architectural, structural, mechanical/electrical/plumbing, visualization and civil design software. Provide students with a professional atmosphere conducive to learning. Ensure programs are delivered by highly qualified and experienced instructors. Ensure students obtain the skills and knowledge needed to improve their productivity and enhance their credibility in the workplace. Page 5 vdci 2016 Catalog published

6 Virtual Design and Construction Institute - History The Virtual Design and Construction Institute (VDCI) dba cadteacher, was founded in 1997 in San Diego, California by Al Whitley, MBA, AIA. Mr. Whitley, an award-winning, licensed California architect and one of the first people in North America to use the Autodesk software program, AutoCAD, developed the VDCI curriculum to help his colleagues (architects, engineers and contractors) learn how to effectively use AutoCAD in their professional practices. In 2001, VDCI incorporated the onsite student population of the courses taught by Mr. Whitley for the University of California, San Diego into his VDCI onsite program. In 2004, VDCI expanded its curriculum to include courses in Building Information Modeling (BIM). In 2006, VDCI was approved by the State of California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Vocational Education to train students approved to participate in programs offered by the California Employment Development Department. In 2008, VDCI was approved by the American Institute of Architects as a Continuing Education Provider. In 2009, VDCI was approved by Autodesk to be a premier-level Autodesk Authorized Training Center. That approval by Autodesk provided VDCI the opportunity to expand their training programs to include additional courses in CAD, BIM, Visualization, Animation and Digital Prototyping. In 2010, VDCI was approved by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education to provide technology certificates and training bundles in CAD, BIM and other Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) technologies. This approval has allowed VDCI to become an active in training people throughout the United States who are participating with the U.S. Government Workforce Investment Act Program. In 2011, VDCI was one of the first Autodesk Authorized Training Centers approved to provide online training programs. The rigorous standards required by Autodesk for online training programs ensures that the VDCI online training program maintain the highest standards for quality in online technology software training. In 2012, our firm s principal, Al Whitley, was asked to sit on the Autodesk Training Center Leadership Council, representing the North American Southwest on the Council. Through Mr. Whitley s active participation in the Leadership Council, VDCI is at the forefront of helping to direct Autodesk Training at the international level. As VDCI continues to develop and improve the quality of our curriculum, we will continue to be actively involved with Autodesk, the State of California Education Department and the American Institute of Architects to ensure that our students are best prepared to effectively use CAD, BIM and VDC technologies in their professional practices. VDCI Approval and BPPE Virtual Design and Construction Institute is a private institution and is approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. (BPPE). Approval to operate means compliance with state standards as set forth in Section of the California Education Code. With BPPE having Page 6 vdci 2016 Catalog published

7 granted VDCI approval to operate, VDCI is allowed to indicate that it is "licensed" and/or or "licensed to operate" by BPPE. VDCI, as an institution is not allowed to state or imply either of the following: (1) The institution or its educational programs are endorsed or recommended by the state or by the bureau or (2) the approval to operate indicates that the institution exceeds minimum state standards as set forth in this chapter. (A) Questions: Any questions a student may have regarding this catalog that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at (Physical Address): 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95833, (Mailing Address): P.O. Box , West Sacramento, CA , (916) or toll free (888) or Fax (916) (B) As An enrolled student, you are required to review, sign and acknowledge the School Performance Fact Sheet and the Catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement. (C) A student, or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by calling toll free (888) or (916) by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the bureau s web site Student Records and Transcripts The policy of this institution requires that student records for all students are kept for five years. All records are maintained in compliance with sections and of the California Education Code Referenced Sections 94885, and of the Education Code. The student records will be maintained in the State of California. In addition to permanently retaining a transcript as required by section 94900(b) of the Code, the institution shall maintain, for a period of five years, the pertinent student records described in Section from the student s date of completion or withdrawal. The institution shall maintain records relating to federal financial aid programs as provided by federal law. A record is considered current or three years following a student s completion or withdrawal. A record may be stored on microfilm, microfiche computer disk or any other method of record storage only if all of the following apply: (a) the record may be stored without loss of information or legibility for the period within which the record is required to maintained by the Education Code; (b) for a record which is current, the institution maintains functioning devices that can be immediately reproduce exact, legible printed copies of stored records. The devices shall be maintained in a reasonably close proximity to the stored records at the institution s primary administrative location in California. For a record that is no longer current, the institution shall be able to reproduce exact, legible printed copies within two business days. VDCI will have personnel scheduled to be present at all times during normal business hours who know how to operate the devices and can explain the operation of the devices to any person authorized by the Act to inspect and copy records. Any person authorized by the Act to inspect and copy records shall be given immediate access to the document reproduction devices for the purpose of inspecting and copying stored records and shall, upon request, reimburse the institution for thee reasonable cost of using the institution s equipment and material to make copies of a rate not to exceed ten cents per page. VDCI shall maintain a second set of all academic and financial records required by the Act at a different Page 7 vdci 2016 Catalog published

8 location unless the original records, including records stored pursuant to the aforementioned paragraph are maintained in a manner secure from damage or loss. An acceptable manner of storage would include fire-resistant cabinets. Student records are maintained electronically in our student information system as well as in a hardcopy folder for each student enrolled in a technology certificate program. Only personnel with administrative rights have access to this information. The Program Manager is responsible for creating and maintaining the student records. The principal is responsible for auditing these records once a quarter. There are physical files located in a locked cabinet for each student. There are digital backups located on a secure server that is also backed up off-site. Digital backup files are created immediately after receiving physical files and the server is backed up every Thursday. Student files are created when the student is considered approved and all necessary paperwork and fees are completed for enrollment. Prospective student files are created and placed into a perspective student folder immediately after the student has completed and submitted each form. Once the student has completed all the required forms to start and made a successful first payment, the previously completed student documents are placed into a newly created student file. This allows VDCI to keep track of students who have begun but not completed the enrollment process. This also helps keep enrolled student files separate from perspective student files. All records that the institution is required to maintain by the Act or this chapter shall be made immediately available by the institution for inspection and copying during normal business hours by the Bureau and any entity authorized to conduct investigations. If VDCI closes, the institution and its owners are jointly and severally responsible to arrange at their expense for the storage and safekeeping in California of all records required to be maintained by the Act and this chapter for as long as those records must be maintained. The repository of the records shall make these records immediately available for inspection and copying, without charge except as allowed under the above-listed paragraph during normal business hours by any entity authorized by law to inspect and copy records. Confidentiality of Student Records Student records are maintained electronically in our student information system. Only personnel with administrative rights have access to this information. Student records are confidential and only such agencies or individuals authorized by law are allowed access without written permission of the student. Anytime personally identifiable information about a student is disclosed to any person other than the student, such disclosure will be documented in the student s school file. Page 8 vdci 2016 Catalog published

9 Privacy Act It is this institution s intent to carefully follow the rules applicable under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. It is our intent to protect the privacy of a student s financial, academic and other school records. We will not release such information to any individual without having first received the student s written request to do so, or unless otherwise required by law. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 entitle all students to review their records, including grades, course deliverables and advising records. The school must permit a student to examine such records within 45 days after the school receives a written request from the student. The school will also permit the student to obtain a copy of such records upon payment of a reproduction fee. A student may request that the school amend their training records on the grounds that they are inaccurate, misleading or in violation of the student s rights or privacy. In the event the school refuses to so amend the records, the student may, after complying with the Student Complaint procedure, request a hearing. If the outcome of a hearing is unsatisfactory to the student, the student may submit an explanatory statement for inclusion in their training records. Student records are confidential and only such agencies or individuals authorized by law are allowed access without written permission of the student. Anytime personally identifiable information about a student is disclosed to any person other than the student, such disclosure will be documented in the student s school file. Students who wish to file a complaint under FERPA can contact the Family Policy Compliance Office at: Family Policy Compliance Office U. S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC USA LEARN ( ) Tuition and Fees (U.S. Dollars) All fees are subject to change from time to time, without notice. Courses at VDCI can be taken as Professional Technology Certificates or as individual courses. Payment Options Students attending VDCI can pay for their Professional Certificate Programs or individual courses in full at the time of enrollment. Scholarship Programs VDCI does not participate in any federal or state financial aid programs. VDCI also offers payment plan options. With our payment plans, the costs of your Professional Technology Certificate extends through the duration of your training. There are equal monthly payments, charged to your credit card and there are no interest charges. Page 9 vdci 2016 Catalog published

10 The specific payment plan amounts and schedules are detailed in the Payment Plans Section listed for each Professional Technology Certificate. The following tuition and fees pertain: Certificate Programs (1) Total Clock Hours Tuition Registration (Non Refundable) STRF Assessment Total Books & Materials (2) CAD/BIM Technology Certificate Program Payment Plan payments of $485.00** Architectural CAD Technology Certificate Program Payment Plan -- 6 payments of $470.00** BIM Technology Certificate Program Payment Plan -- 8 payments of $475.00** Civil 3D Technology Certificate Program Payment Plan -- 6 payments of $460.00** Digital Arts / Visualization Certificate Program Payment Plan -- 6 payments of $475.00** 280 Hrs $4, $50.00 $ 0.00 $ 4, $ Hrs $2, $50.00 $ 0.00 $ 2, $ Hrs $3, $50.00 $ 0.00 $ 3, $ Hrs $2, $50.00 $ 0.00 $ 2, $ Hrs $2, $50.00 $ 0.00 $ 2, $ ** NOTE: Payment Plans do not include Textbooks and materials. First payment is due at the time of purchase. Note (1) New Program Clock Hours Effective 15 October, 2015 Note (2) Required Text Books and Materials, including Autodesk Certification Exams. Citing average textbook costs. These costs are not included in the cost of the Tuition. STRF Assessment is $0.00 per $ of Tuition and it is non-refundable. Note: No grades or documents will be released if there is an outstanding balance. The institution may refuse any type of service to students who have an outstanding balance. The institution may also refuse re-admission to a student who has left the institution with an outstanding balance. All fees are subject to change. STRF Disclosure Student Tuition Recovery Fund Disclosures. Page 10 vdci 2016 Catalog published

11 Students must pay the state-imposed assessment for the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) if all of the following applies to you: 1. You are a student, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program and prepay all or part of your tuition either by cash, guaranteed student loans, or personal loans, and 2. Your total charges are not paid by any third-party payer such as an employer, government program or other payer unless you have a separate agreement to repay the third party. Students are not eligible for protection from the STRF and are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if either of the following applies: 1. You are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program, or 2. Your total charges are paid by a third party, such as an employer, government program or other payer, and you have no separate agreement to repay the third party. The State of California created the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic losses suffered by students who are California residents, or are enrolled in a residency program attending certain schools regulated by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education. Students may be eligible for STRF if you are a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following: 1. The school closed before the course of instruction was completed. 2. The school s failure to pay refunds or charges on behalf of a student to a third party for license fees or any other purpose, or to provide equipment or materials for which a charge was collected within 180 days before the closure of the school. 3. The school s failure to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federally guaranteed student loan program as required by law or to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the school prior to closure in excess of tuition and other cost. 4. There was a material failure to comply with the Act or this Division within thirty days before the school closed or, if the material failure began earlier than 30 days prior to closure, the period of decline determined by the Bureau. 5. An inability after diligent efforts to prosecute, prove and collect on a judgment against the institution for a violation of the Act. Sections 94803, and 94923, Education Code. Reference: Section 94923, Education Code. Page 11 vdci 2016 Catalog published

12 Business Operations School Location and Facilities cadteacher / Virtual Design and Construction Institute 3904 Groton Street San Diego, California Phone: Website: Website: The Virtual Design and Construction Institute (VDCI) is located in a two-story professional office building, approximately one mile from the Pacific Ocean, in the Point Loma area of San Diego. The building has been completely remodeled and is approximately 40 years of age. The renovated facility fully complies with all current building codes and with all ADA code requirements. Our training facilities were specifically designed as a technology training institution. The building accommodates two state-of-the-art technology labs accommodating up to 32 students and the school s administrative offices. Our onsite labs can accommodate up to 50 people at the same time. We typically offer our onsite classes in the afternoon and in the evenings. All of our classrooms include state-of-the-art computer hardware for each student including projection systems to facilitate instruction. VDCI teaches using the latest CAD, BIM and VDC software to provide our students relevant, hands-on training of how industry professionals are applying the use of current software technology. All onsite students are provided the use of their own Citrix-based, high-performance computers using the current version of today s CAD, BIM and VDC software programs. All online students work on their own systems, using the VDCI learning management system. Students are provided access to the current version of today s CAD, BIM and VDC software programs, using our online virtual servers. It is imperative that our online students have as close as possible to broadband web access, to ensure that our online students can successfully interface with our online instructional processes. Both onsite and online students work closely with their instructors and also the online Learning Management System, the VDCI Portal. The contents of our VDCI Portal is managed and developed here in our San Diego (Point Loma) facility. All of our onsite classrooms provide broadband internet access to our student information system and to other of our online resources. For our onsite environment, all of our computers and equipment are constantly monitored and updated to be current with today s technology requirements. On a biannual basis, the Curriculum Coordinator, the IT manager and the VDCI principal evaluate and recommend changes to improve the system(s) to be current with updated hardware technology and system needs. Page 12 vdci 2016 Catalog published

13 Library Resources No library is needed to meet the instructional needs of the students. The programs offered are all computer based and require the development of skills in the acquisition of knowledge. Library materials would not be compatible with these types of programs for professional designers, architects, engineers and others seeking job transition or professional advancement through the acquisition of computer design skills. Institutional Ownership The Virtual Design and Construction Institute (VDCI)/cadteacher is a privately-held sole proprietorship, owned by Al Whitley, MBA, AIA. The Governing Board Members are Al Whitley, Principal/Owner, and Ted Struck, Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The VDCI has never had a pending petition in bankruptcy, is not operating as a debtor in passion, has not filed a petition within the preceding five years and has never had a petition in bankruptcy filed against it within the preceding five years that resulted in reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Court. Administration Name Chief Executive Officer, Chief Academic Officer Al Whitley, MBA, AIA Name Program Manager David McClain Name Chief Financial Officer J. T. Struck Name Assistant to the Principal Ianthe Y. Smith Page 13 vdci 2016 Catalog published

14 Faculty Name of Instructor Specific Courses To Be Taught College or Work Qualifications Trevor Cornell Navisworks, Revit B Arch Woodbury University LEED Certified 6 years experience as Architectural Project Manager Autodesk Certification AutoCAD and Revit Tyler Grant AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks B Arch, New School of Architecture 7 years experience as Architectural Project Manager Autodesk Certification AutoCAD and Revit Michael Kinnear, PE AutoCAD Civil 3D BS Civil Engineering, University of California, Davis Registered PE, State of California 5 years experience as Civil Engineering Project Manager Autodesk Certification AutoCAD Civil 3D Jorge Mata SketchUp B Arch Woodbury University 5 years experience as Architectural Project Manager John O Malley Jamie Schwering Al Whitley, MBA, AIA AutoCAD AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit AutoCAD, Blueprint Reading & Detailing BA History, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth 5 years experience as Architectural CAD and BIM Project Lead Autodesk Certification: AutoCAD BA Economics and Political Science, San Diego State University 4 years experience as Architectural CAD and BIM Project Lead Autodesk Certification AutoCAD and Revit BBA College of William and Mary MBA San Diego State University Registered Architect, California C25526 Autodesk Certification AutoCAD and Revit Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI) Mike Wilson Revit, 3dsMax B Arch New School of Architecture San Diego. 10 years experience as Architectural Project Manager Autodesk Certification Revit and 3dsMax Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI) Admissions Requirements and Process Virtual Design and Construction Institute (VDCI) Admissions Office is located at: 3904 Groton Street, Suite 200 San Diego, CA Telephone: Extension 6# Web Site: [email protected] Recruitment Policy VDCI does not guarantee a job, certification, or anything similar during or after completing their Technology Certificate or passing their Autodesk certification exam(s). Page 14 vdci 2016 Catalog published

15 VDCI does not use outside recruiters, lead generation, and cold calling. We do not solicit to students. Students are only contacted after their having initiated contact with the Institute or filling out the Contact Us form located only on or Promotional material does not state any claims regarding certification, licensing, or job prospects. VDCI follows all required checklist items from ACCET and BPPE. If a catalog requirement is duplicated, the requirement that is stricter is used. Students must pass the reading, writing, and mathematical portions of the Ability to Benefit exam (ATB) with passing scores to be considered for admission. The Minimum passing scores are Reading: 55, Writing Skill: 60, Math: 34. Interview with School Representative Prospective students planning to participate in Technology Certificate Programs must have a personal or phone interview with a school representative. If the student is international and a phone call cannot be made, a dialogue via will be created. Participation in individual courses does not require an interview with a school representative. After the interview, the Program Manager is responsible for creating an interview report form detailing the students training goals and professional history. Enrollment Policy VDCI enrollment policy requires students to have a minimum education of a high school diploma or GED equivalent. For international students, a high school or equivalent from their country is needed to satisfy minimum education requirements. Students may enroll at any time using our online enrollment system. Ability to Benefit Exam When a student does not meet the minimum education requirement, the only test that can be taken in lieu of the minimum education is the Ability to Benefit (ATB) exam. Students must earn a passing score according to the ATB exam in order to begin taking courses at VDCI. The Minimum passing scores are Reading: 55, Writing Skill: 60, Math: 34. All certificate programs start at the basic level so there is no need to confirm any prior learning or training before beginning a program. The technology software programs provided at VDCI begin at the beginning. VDCI is aware that students come from numerous previous-experience backgrounds, including those with little or no previous experience. The enrollment agreement includes verification of a high school or equivalent education at a minimum. The enrollment agreement also verifies computer hardware technical requirements to ensure that the upcoming VDCI student can best learn the skill sets offered by the VDCI training experience. Page 15 vdci 2016 Catalog published

16 Proof of Education Students who sign up for the Technology Certificate programs are required to provide proof of their education by submitting their transcripts or copy of diploma, certificate, or degree to the registrar via or mail. Students who do not submit proof of education will not begin their program until all documents are received by VDCI. The only test required for entrance is the Ability to Benefit (ATB) test. Students must earn a passing score according to the ATB exam in order to begin taking courses at VDCI. Computer Hardware Requirements Students attending VDCI participate in the courses either onsite and/or online. For our onsite students, computer hardware is provided when you are attending at our facility in Point Loma. One of the strengths of the program at VDCI is that we integrate a comprehensive Learning Management System (the VDCI Portal) into our courses which is normally accessed remotely. Work being completed on the VDCI Portal requires the use of (relatively current) computers. Students attending the courses online will be completing all of their work remotely, and for them, a current, state-of-theart computer is definitely encouraged. If you are planning on participating in our courses, please click here to see a link of the current computer hardware requirements specified by Autodesk for the successful use of the CAD, BIM and VDC software programs. Tuition Payment Arrangements We have two options available for tuition payment in full and/or payment plans. Our payment plans are interest free. With the payment plans, your credit card is charged on a monthly basis. The scheduling for the payment plans is such that you will be paid-in-full when you complete your Technology Certificate. The first payment is charged upon registration. Each individual payment is charged every thirty days, based on the date of registration, until the financial obligation is satisfied. Student Financial Records Certificate students who do not pay in full are required to fill out a payment agreement form as well as sign up and pay the first installment of the certificate program. Once a student signs up for the certificate program, the Program Manager creates all necessary student account information and places the student into the next course. Every 30 days from the date of the original enrollment, a third party payment processor charges the student s provided card on file with the next payment. This recurring payment will be completed every 30 days until the student s program is paid in full. Students who begin an approved leave of absence will not be charged during this time unless the student is behind on payments. If a student cannot make a payment, or their card on file is declined, or if the student falls behind on payments, the student will be contacted by the school and notified of the non-payment. Students have until the end of their current course to update their payment information and make a successful payment to the school. If a student cannot make a payment, that student will not begin their next Page 16 vdci 2016 Catalog published

17 course unless the students ledger shows a credit for one course. Students with a declined or nonpayment may exhaust any credits they have on their ledger, but will not begin a new course until a payment has been made. Payments are processed on the dates the student signed up; monthly payments are created by the third party payment processor and deposit confirmations are sent to the student and to the Program Manager. The Program Manager monitors these statements and collects them digitally. If a student s card is declined for whatever reason, the processor will automatically attempt to charge the card two more times that day, then three more times in three days. The Program Manager is sent notification that a $0.00 charge has been made. This is the notification that a card has been declined. The Program Manager will check the third party processor s website and find the declined date next to the student information in the declined section. The student is notified that their card has been declined by the Program Manager and the student remains in the current course. If the student has not fixed the card issue, or the student cannot be reached via phone or by the next course, the students account is noted and placed on hold until the student can make the next payment. If a student cannot be contacted for non-payment for more than two weeks, the student is considered withdrawn and the withdrawal process will begin. All recurring statements are housed digitally with a third party payment processor. After each transaction, both successful and failed, the student s ledger is updated immediately. All original payments, both full and payment plan are kept digitally and a physical copy is placed in the student s folder. Policies and Procedures Regarding Financial Aid The school does not provide either State or Federal financial aid. If a student obtains a loan to pay for an educational program, the student will have the responsibility to repay the full amount of the loan plus interest, less the amount of any refund, and that, if the student has received federal student financial aid funds, the student is entitled to a refund of the moneys not paid from federal student financial aid program funds. VDCI operates on clock hours only. There is not any conversion to credit hours used at the institute VDCI offers interest-free payment plans. The cost of the training program will be satisfied in full prior to the completion of any Technology Certificates. Academic Transfer of Credit Policy The transferability of credits you earn at VDCI is at the complete discretion of an institution to which you may seek to transfer. Acceptance of the certificate you earn in VDCI certificate programs is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which you may seek to transfer. If the certificates that you earn at this institution are not accepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that institution. For this reason, the student should make certain that their attendance at this institution will meet your educational goals. This may include contacting an institution to which you may seek to transfer after attending VDC Institute to determine if your certificate(s) will transfer. Page 17 vdci 2016 Catalog published

18 This institution has not entered into an articulation or transfer agreement with any other college or university. If a current or prospective student feels that coursework they have taken at another training institute should be considered as applicable to the coursework at the VDCI and wish to petition for transferability of credits, the individual requesting the review must demonstrate the following: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) A statement by the applicant explaining why the coursework is applicable and the reason it should be considered. The Coursework must have been taken at an accredited secondary, vocational or postsecondary institution which is accredited by an agency recognized by either the U. S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The types of courses that will be considered include any courses offered outside of an institutional setting, including those offered by the military, in the workplace, through apprenticeship and/or training programs, or other such programs recognized by the American Council on Education s (ACE) Center for Adult Learning and Education Credentials programs, or an Autodesk-approved course offered by an Autodesk Authorized Training Center. A transcript must be submitted, showing the course title, percent of course completed, numeric and letter grade for the course. The applicant must have earned an C- /2.0 or greater in the Course to be considered for transfer. A course syllabus (or appropriate information from the school catalog) must be submitted. A complete description of the course must be provided to include: 1. Contact hours for the course 2. Lab/lecture hours for the course 3. Learning objectives 4. Technical skills covered Students can transfer in approved credits in lieu of CAD101, CAD201, BIM101 and BIM201. At a maximum, only two courses per software program will be acceptable for transfer, and those courses must have been completed within the past three calendar years from the date of requesting a transfer of credits. VDCI does not accept credit transfers through examinations such as the ACT Proficiency Examination Program (PEP), the Regents College Examinations, the College Board s Advanced Placement (AP) program and College-level Examination Program (CLEP), the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Educational Support (DANTES) Subject Standardized Testing (DSST), or similar organizations. The student will pay VDCI a non-refundable $25.00 per course for the review of each course which the students wishes to transfer into VDCI. These requirements and all associated documents must be submitted to the Academic Manager in a comprehensive proposal packaged for review prior to the first day of class. If any of the above mentioned requirements are not provided or met, the request for transfer of credits will not be considered. The Academic Manager will review the submission, evaluate the course and related material, compare it with the VDCI course offering and standards at VDCI and discuss his/her findings with the VDCI s President. A decision will be made by both VDCI s President and the Academic Manager. This decision can be appealed. Page 18 vdci 2016 Catalog published

19 The decision as to the transferability of credits will be issued to the applicant within 10 business days of receiving the request to transfer credits into VDCI. If the credits are accepted for transfer, the portion of tuition directly related to the coursework being transferred will be adjusted and deducted from the total cost of the program. If the request for transfer of credit has been denied, the student will be notified and will be instructed to appeal the denial. The student can appeal the denial by completing the Transfer of Credit Request Form and selecting the "Appeal" selection from the question "Original Request or Appeal Request" at top of the form. To successfully challenge a denial, the student is encouraged to respond to the Comments provided by the school administrators. Those comments will be located at the bottom of this form after the findings of the initial request is provided to the student. Veterans applying for entrance to VDCI will have their prior coursework evaluated according to Federal requirements. Veteran transfer of credit policies will adhere to the same parameters detailed in items (a) through (h) detailed above. VDCI will maintain a written record of the previous education and training of veterans and eligible persons, the record will clearly indicate that credit has been granted, if appropriate, and the student will be notified accordingly of VDCI s decision as to the transferability of credits. The Process of Establishing Equivalency Notice Concerning Transferability of Units and Degrees Earned at VDCI The transferability of credits you earn at this institution is at the complete discretion of an institution to which you may seek to transfer. Acceptance of the credits you earn in our institution s technology certificates is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which you may seek to transfer. If the credits that you earn at this institution are not accepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that institution. For this reason you should make certain that your coursework completion deliverables at this institution will meet your educational goals. This may include contacting an institution to which you may seek to transfer after attending our institution to determine if your credits will transfer. This institution has not entered into an articulation or transfer agreement with any other college or university. Applicability towards Professional Licensure The courses taught at Virtual Design and Construction Institute are designed to facilitate improved technical skill competencies within the construction industry. The courses taught at the Institute are not required for professional licensure. Prior Experiential Learning The Virtual Design and Construction Institute has developed a strong, industry-recognized curriculum. To ensure that our students learning is optimized, the Institute requires that our students complete all courses in our required curriculum at the Institute, so that the Institute can ensure our students Page 19 vdci 2016 Catalog published

20 successful understanding and application of all relevant subject matter. There are not any provisions for appeal. Transcripts Each student's file will contain student's records, including a transcript of grades earned. The first copy of the official transcript is provided at no charge. Subsequent copies are available upon advance payment of the transcript fee of $25.00 for two copies. Transcripts will only be released to the student upon receipt of a written request bearing the student's live signature. No transcript will be issued until all tuition and other fees due the institution are paid current. Enrolling I-20 Foreign Students At this time, VDCI does not enroll I-20 Foreign Students. Externships / Internships VDCI does not participate in any externship/internship programs. Training Definitions Course An individual course. When taken independently, an avocational course. When combined into a Program, the collection of courses creates a vocational Certificate Program. Bundle A grouping of related individual courses, creating an avocational Training Bundle, bundled to save the student money. Program A vocational Certificate Program. Student s Right to Cancel Students enrolled in a technology certificate program at VDCI have the right to cancel their enrollment agreement at any time. The VDCI refund policy allows the student to withdraw from the current course at any point and receive a refund, less any previous courses completed. Cancellations can also be effected due to: (a) rejection of an applicant by the institution, (b) program cancellation by the institution, (c) cancellation by a student during an established cancellation period or (d) no show/student never began their training program. If the student chooses to withdraw from the program, please contact [email protected] and notify the institute the student is withdrawing from the program. Any questions a student may have regarding their enrollment agreement that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at P.O. Box , West Sacramento, CA (phone) (fax) A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by calling or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the bureau s website Page 20 vdci 2016 Catalog published

21 Cancellation Policy A cancellation is defined as an enrollment that notifies the school prior to or during a cancellation period (within 9 calendar days of a course or program start) that the student does not want to attend school. This is applicable to both vocational programs (Technology Certificate Program) and avocational (Training Bundle and Individual Course) students. Withdrawal/Drop Policy Definition: Withdrawal A student s request to withdraw, to cease participation in a Course, Bundle or Program. Drop The determination by VDCI to remove the student as an active participant in a Course, Bundle or Program. Refund Policy A refund calculation will be performed on a student who is deemed withdrawn or dropped. Vocational Students Students who request to withdraw and who have completed less than fifty percent of the current course will receive a full refund for that course. A less-than fifty percent course completion is confirmed when the student has last logged into the Learning Management System on or before the ninth calendar day of class. After the fifty percent course completion date, the student s refund is calculated by prorating based on when the student notifies the school of withdrawal or the last date of accessing the learning management system, to establish the date of determination (DOD). Those courses which have been prepaid, but which have not been taken will be refunded in full. Students in a payment plan will have the amount of money collected and calculated in comparison the courses completed for a refund to be appropriately determined. If the student owes a debt, that debt will be appropriately charged according to the payment agreement. The student will only be charged the $50.00 Technology Certificate registration fee, a pro-ration for the current course in accordance with this refund policy and for any other previously completed unpaid courses based on the refund calculation worksheet. This refund policy conforms with the California Education Code CEC 94911(e)(1). Students who cancel their program with a debt on their account will be held responsible for the payment of any remaining funds greater than or equal to $50.00 in accordance with the signed payment agreement. If the institution has collected money that is greater than the amount owed for previously completed courses, the Institution will refund/credit the remaining balance to the payee's account within 45 days of the effective date of determination, in accordance with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Page 21 vdci 2016 Catalog published

22 Education regulations. The calculation is determined by taking the number of courses completed and multiplying that number by $335 per course. If the number is lower than the total of money paid to VDCI, the student is entitled to a refund. Avocational Students Enrolled in a Training Bundle or an Individual Students who request to withdraw/drop and who have completed less than fifty percent of the current course will receive a full refund for that course or will be given the option to select a future course start date with no negative ramifications to the student s academic record. A less-than fifty percent course completion is confirmed when the student has last logged into the Learning Management System on or before the ninth calendar day of class. After the fifty percent course completion date, the student s refund is calculated by prorating based on when the student notifies the school of withdrawal or the last date of accessing the learning management system, to establish the date of determination (DOD). For students in a training bundles, those courses which have not been taken will be refunded in full, if those courses have been pre-paid. Students in a payment plan will have the amount of money collected and calculated in comparison the courses completed for a refund to be appropriately determined. If the student owes a debt, that debt will be appropriately charged according to the payment agreement. The student will only be charged the $50.00 Technology Certificate registration fee, a pro-ration for the current course in accordance with this refund policy and for any other previously completed unpaid courses based on the refund calculation worksheet. This refund policy conforms with the California Education Code CEC 94911(e)(1). Students who cancel their program with a debt on their account will be held responsible for the payment of any remaining funds greater than or equal to $50.00 in accordance with the signed payment agreement. If the institution has collected money that is greater than the amount owed for previously completed courses, the Institution will refund/credit the remaining balance to the payee's account within 45 days of the effective date of determination, in accordance with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education regulations. Collections VDCI sets high standards of behavior for our students, paralleling those required within the professional work environment. Students with payment plan arrangements must always make their payments within the due dates as indicated in their Enrollment Agreements. Students with payment arrangements sign a Payment Plan contract which indicates the dates that their payments are due. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that payments are made on the specified due dates. Those students who come close to the due date without making their payment may receive a reminder either in person, or phone call from the administrative office. VDCI makes such reminders as a courtesy to our students. It is always the student s responsibility to make their payments on time and in accordance with their contracts even if, for any reason, they do not receive a reminder. Page 22 vdci 2016 Catalog published

23 Although most payments are made automatically with credit cards, when permission is granted, students can make their payments by check. Those checks can be mailed or delivered to the administration office in person. Normally, a member of our administrative team will be available to receive payments between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday thru Thursday, and 9am to 12am on Fridays. The administrative team will provide a receipt on request. If for any reason none of our administrative team are available when the student brings in their payment, the student can either the administrative office [email protected] or leave a voic Extension 6# and advise the administrative team that an attempt was made to render payment in person, and that the payment will be submitted during the morning of the next business day. VDCI has strict collection requirements on past-due tuition payments because of the contractual relationships the institute has with various regulating bodies. On those rare occasions that payments are not made according to the terms of the contract, VDCI will be forced to terminate the student from the program. On occasion, a student s financial situation may change unexpectedly. If a student faces extenuating circumstances, the student should contact the Administrative team and/or the Program Manager to discuss their situation when these circumstances develop. It is our goal to support our students and their educational training and also to ensure that they appropriately satisfy their financial commitments. Should student completely default on a debts owed to VDCI, the institute uses all legally appropriate means to collect that debt, which may include, but are not limited to, referral to an outside collection agency, reporting to outside credit agencies, and collection actions as specified in the Arbitration Agreement of the student Enrollment Agreement. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Satisfactory academic progress policies are cumulative. The policies are in effect for the duration of a student attending VDCI. The policies are applied consistently to all students attending courses and/or participating in Technology Certificates. Quantitative Measurement: Onsite/Blended: To satisfy VDCI Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), students attending on-site courses can miss no more than one of the scheduled onsite meetings. If a student misses an onsite course, that student must make-up the session within the online modality. The onsite instructor will evaluate the work completed within the online modality. All work completed in the online modality will be transferred onto the onsite server, so the student can continue the course with their onsite classmates. Students who do not make-up an onsite session will receive an 80% attendance score for that course. If a student misses more than one onsite session, the student must make-up all but one of the missed sessions or be administratively removed from the course. Online: Students must show quantitative progress towards program completion. To satisfy VDCI Page 23 vdci 2016 Catalog published

24 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), students are required to complete at a minimal 80% of the scheduled class hours for each individual course and 80% of the total Program. Online students must complete 20% of the course within the first half of the class to demonstrate interim evaluations of interaction for IDL courses satisfying attendance and academic progress. Qualitative Measurement: For onsite and online students, a 70% score or higher is needed to pass the course successfully. If a student fails to meet the minimum qualitative standard, the course must be repeated in order to earn credit. Increments for Evaluation: Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is reviewed by the Program Manager for every student at the end of each completed course. Maximum Time Frame: All VDCI Technology Certificate programs must be completed within the maximum time frame of 150% of the total published program length. Students enrolled in a 9 month program are given 1 year and 15 days to complete their program. Students enrolled in a 12 month program are given a maximum of 18 months to complete their program. Time spent on an approved leave of absence is not counted against the maximum time frame. All students exceeding the maximum time frame will be administratively withdrawn and must be reenrolled to complete the program. Review of Standard of Measurement: During the SAP Review process, the Program Manager evaluates students course GPA and accumulative program GPA to ensure SAP standards are being met. Student attendance is also reviewed at this time and the attendance is incorporated into the student s record to demonstrate satisfaction of SAP. This review occurs at the end of every course. Failure to Meet SAP Standards: Warning Status: (i) During the SAP Review by the Program Manager, if a student fails to meet the 80% attendance or 70% grade average, the student will be placed on warning status for the following month; beginning on the start date of the course after the failed course was taken. During the warning period, the student must re-take and pass the course which was not successfully completed and must also pass the next course in their program. (ii) Students will be notified via that they have been placed on warning status for the following month. (iii) The student will be requested to confirm the receipt of the warning status notice via . If a student has not confirmed receipt within two days of the submission of that , then the Program Manager will call the student. (iv) A copy of the warning notice will be included in the student record. Page 24 vdci 2016 Catalog published

25 (v) In the warning notice, the student will be advised of the specific reason why they were placed on warning status, the duration of the academic warning and the start date of the course to be repeated. Students will be provided constructive guidance on how they can improve their performance and meet SAP standards, such as academic counseling or rescheduling their course load. (vi) During the warning period, the student must pass the repeated course and must also pass the next course in their program. Upon successful completion of the repeated course, the student s academic record will reflect the passing grade. The academic transcript will not reflect the failed attempt at the course. (vii) If a student fails to meet SAP standards by the end of the warning period, the student will be notified that they will be administratively withdrawn from the program. Appeals Process: (i) Students who wish to appeal being withdrawn from the program must submit a written appeal to the school no more than seven days from the date the school issued the withdrawal notification. (ii) In the written appeal, the student must provide a clear explanation of why the student failed to meet SAP standards during the warning period and also present how they will be able to achieve satisfactory academic progress in order to successfully complete the remainder of their program. (iii) The VDCI Principal will review all appeals and determine if the student is allowed to continue their training under a warning status. (iv) The Principal will send written notification of the appeal decision to the student within ten days of receiving the appeal. (v) If the student s appeal is successful, the student can continue their training as long as the student meets the terms of the academic plan, described below. Academic Plan: Under the Program Manager s guidance and with final approval of the VDCI Principal, an academic plan will be given to the student before resuming their normal coursework. The academic plan will include a schedule to which the student can adhere, resources for reaching out to school faculty and staff, and a clear and concise deadline for completing the program within the 150% maximum time frame for program completion. Academic Probation: (i) Students who successfully appeal being withdrawn from the school due to failing to meet SAP standards will be placed on academic probation for a total of one month following the date of their successful appeal. Page 25 vdci 2016 Catalog published

26 (ii) The probationary period will last no longer than one month. (iii) Students must meet the SAP during the probation period. If a student fails to meet SAP standards during their probationary period, the student with considered administratively withdrawn. Reinstatement/Readmitted Students: Students who have been administratively withdrawn due to failure to adhere to SAP Standards may be reinstated/readmitted under the following conditions: (i) Students must present a clear explanation as to why they failed to meet SAP standards and provide documentation that shows the previous issues in training or scheduling have been explained to the school and are not likely to happen again. (ii) Students must wait a minimum of one month before being reinstated/readmitted into the program. Once a student has been reinstated/readmitted, and has resumed their coursework, the student will be placed on probation status for no longer than one month following their reinstatement. After that time period, and after successful demonstration of satisfactorily achieving SAP, the student will be returned to in good standing status. Retention of Documentation in Student Records: All documentation regarding any warning, probation, appeal, and/or reinstatement will be retained in the student records, so that if there is a future audit, that documentation of student progress and achievement of SAP standards is available. When the student successfully completes their program, their transcript will not reflect any information regarding the warning, probation, appeal, and/or reinstatement. Additional Elements of Satisfactory Academic Progress: i. Incomplete grades are not given at VDCI. ii. Students may withdraw from a course without reason no later than the end of the ninth day of class. Students who withdraw from a course after the ninth day of class must notify the Program Manager of the withdrawal. The Program Manager notes the students file of all withdrawals after the ninth day of class. Academic credit is not provided for courses from which students have withdrawn. iii. Students who earn a grade less than a C- or 70% (or below) must repeat the course in order to receive academic credit for that course. When the student repeats a course, their academic record reflects the grade received for the repeated course. iv. Non-credit remedial course work is not given at VDCI. v. VDCI does not accept incoming credit from other institutions. vi. The SAP does not include incremental measures. Page 26 vdci 2016 Catalog published

27 Grades and Standards for Student Achievement Satisfactory Progress Grades are awarded on a traditional A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-... F system. The minimum passing grade is a C. The minimum allowable grade point average to maintain satisfactory progress is a C, or 2.0. In calculating a student's grade point average, the following policy applies: Letter Grade Letter Grade Grade Grade Percent Points Percent Points A % 4.00 C % 1.67 A 94 97% 3.67 D % 1.33 A % 3.50 D 63 66% 1.00 B % 3.33 D % 0.67 B 83 86% 3.00 F 0 59% 0.00 B % 2.67 I Incomplete 0% 0.00 C % 2.33 W Withdrawn 0% 0.00 C 73 76% 2.00 AU Audit 0% 0.00 If the student has not completed the coursework and earned a grade at the end of the course, the instructor may issue one of the following grades. I Incomplete If the course has not been completed, the instructor may grant an I on a twomonth extension of the term, at no additional tuition cost, when the student is making satisfactory progress and the instructor believes that an extension of time will permit satisfactory completion. At the end of this period, a final grade must be recorded. W Withdraw The student may withdraw from any course before the end of the term. At the end of the term, the instructor may withdraw the student from the course and issue a W when the instructor believes the student's progress is insufficient to warrant an extension. A student who withdraws or is administratively withdrawn must retake the course and is responsible for a new tuition payment for that course of study. Maximum Timeframe for Course Completion All students are limited to one and one-half times the length of the Program in calendar time, i.e., number of weeks (exclusive of leaves of absence and withdrawals) to complete the program. VDCI will not accept appeals of the Maximum Timeframe requirement. Dismissal Policies Termination of Enrollment VDCI reserves the right to dismiss any student whose conduct or lack of attention is detrimental to the progress of other students. Student enrollment may be terminated by the following causes (which are included in the Code of Student Conduct): Page 27 vdci 2016 Catalog published

28 1) Drug or alcohol abuse. 2) Violation of the Code of Student Conduct. 3) Failure to meet VDCI standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress. 4) Illegal appropriation of school property. 5) Any form of dishonesty intended to falsify test or grade results. 6) Other causes not stated but that clearly violate the VDCI Code of Student Conduct. 7) The use of any type of abusive or threatening language or the display of any type of threatening behavior towards another student, a VDCI staff member, a VDCI instructor, or a third party in any way connected with participation at VDCI 8) Possession of firearms or concealed weapons on San VDCI property. 9) Students are expected to meet these policies and standards of behavior at any time when the student is on campus. Code of Student Conduct Students are expected to behave professionally and respectfully at all times. Students are subject to dismissal for breaches of security, any inappropriate or unethical conduct or for any act of academic dishonesty. Students are expected to dress and act accordingly while attending this institution. Students are respectfully requested to adhere to the student conduct codes identified in the section labeled Dismissal Policies Termination of Enrollment. At the discretion of the school administration a student may be dismissed from school for reasons including, but not limited to the items identified above, in the section labeled Dismissal Policies Termination of Enrollment in particular: Any students found to have engaged in such conduct will be asked to leave the premises immediately. Disciplinary action will be determined by the Chief Executive Officer of this institution and such determination will be made within 10 days after meeting with both the chair of the department in which the student is enrolled and the student in question. Academic Probation The Chief Academic Officer may place a student on academic probation if the student is not making satisfactory academic progress as per this institution's published policy. The student's grade point average will be monitored at the end of each enrollment period when the grades are posted. Should the GPA fall below that required for completion, a student may be placed on academic probation. This will result in a formal advisory, which will be sent to the student, indicating the reason for the probation. Failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress may result in dismissal from the program. The Chief Academic Officer will offer assistance in locating a suitable tutor, should such service be requested by the student. Course Participation Policy and Make-Up Work For online and onsite students, all coursework for a course in which the student is enrolled must be completed in order to continue on to the successive course in their Program sequence. The minimal passing grade to continue on with a Program is the grade of C. All students, both onsite and online, have access to the same VDCI Portal which provides course Page 28 vdci 2016 Catalog published

29 materials such as course videos, reading assignments, discussion forums, assessments, and project deliverables. For onsite students, the information provided in the VDCI Portal is integral to, reinforces and augments the onsite course lectures. For online students, the VDCI Portal is the vehicle by which all instruction is provided to the online student. For onsite students, if an onsite student is unable to attend a specific onsite course session, the student must inform their instructor in advance that they will be missing a class session. Communication via and/or the VDCI Portal is the preferred method for communicating an upcoming absence with the instructor. In order for the onsite student to satisfy the attendance requirement for them to receive credit for the course material covered during the session for which they will be unable to attend, the student must complete the course material for the onsite class session which was missed using their access to the online learning management system, the VDCI Portal. That coursework must be completed and submitted to the onsite instructor for review/evaluation before the next regularly scheduled onsite session. VDCI does not offer instructor-led makeup classes. Students will be responsible for completing the course materials covered during the class being missed via use of the VDCI Portal before the successive class session. Students can use their personal computer or one of the computers provided at the VDCI Open Labs to complete the course assignments. The course submissions and deliverables which were assigned for the onsite session, but completed via the online modality, must be submitted to the onsite instructor via the VDCI Portal. The onsite instructor will review/evaluate/grade the submission and will copy that information onto the onsite server, so that when the student returns for the next regularly schedule onsite session, the student will have access to all of their completed coursework, and will be able to continue with their classmates for the duration of the course. Credit will be given for the course material submitted. When all coursework is submitted to the instructor via the online modality in advance of the next regularly scheduled course session, the student s attendance will reflect present, not absent. Successful completion satisfies the requirements for making up absences. For online students, the students interact with their instructor and their classmates exclusively in the online modality. There is no make-up work available for online students. Students learn and complete their work asynchronously. Students are responsible to submit their appropriate deliverables by the dates prescribed in the online environment. For all onsite and online courses, all course deliverables are due when the access to the student information system database for that class closes. For onsite students, all deliverables are due at midnight on the Monday after the last regularly scheduled onsite session. For online students, all courses are of a two-week duration. All deliverables are due at midnight on the second Monday after the course began. Page 29 vdci 2016 Catalog published

30 The VDCI Student Community Academic Calendar VDCI is a dual-mode institution. We offer training onsite and online. Our onsite courses cycle every quarter. The quarters begin the first full week of January, April, July and October. Our onsite afternoon courses convene from 12:30 16:30, M-Th. Our onsite evening courses convene from 17:30 21:30 M/W and from 18:00 22:00 on Tu/Th. Our online courses begin the first and third Monday of every month. Students can participate in the online course at any time of the day, all days of the year. Our VDCI onsite courses observe the following holidays: Memorial Day, July 04, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. Courses which are scheduled to occur on any of those days are typically pushed forward by one class session. Our onsite courses typically do not occur between the week before Christmas until the beginning of the New Year. Online courses, as stated above, begin on the first and third Monday of every month. For our online students, the online courses typically work through the holiday period. Many of our students taking classes which begin the first week of December tend to request two-week course extensions, so that they can continue with their coursework but also enjoy the Holidays with their families and friends. Academic Freedom VDCI is committed to assuring full academic freedom to all faculty. Confident in the qualifications and expertise of its faculty members, the school encourages its faculty members to exercise their individual judgments regarding the content of the assigned courses and instructional methods, providing only that these judgments are made within the context of the course descriptions as currently published, and providing that the instructional methods are those official sanctioned by the institution. Attendance Attendance requirements per course are identical for both vocational and avocational students. All students are required to satisfy the following attendance policies. All individual onsite courses provided at VDCI are either two- or three-week courses. All individual online courses provided at VDCI are two week courses. The attendance policies are identical for both course durations, in both the onsite and online modalities. All students, online and onsite, must satisfy the attendance/ interaction requirements in order to successfully satisfy the attendance requirements for onsite and/or online courses. Onsite Students: (a) All onsite students will only be able to miss one session per course to satisfy the attendance requirements. Students who miss more than one class will be dropped from the current course and be enrolled in the next course available. If there is a day and night course, students who miss their enrolled course may request permission from the instructor to attend the alternative course. If the student attends the alternative course, the absence is not counted against them. Page 30 vdci 2016 Catalog published

31 Tardiness: If a student is 15 minutes or later, they are considered tardy. If a student leaves 15 minutes prior to the course ending or before the 15 minute mark, that student is also considered tardy. If a student is tardy four times, it is considered an absence. All absences and tardies are marked on the roll sheet located next to the instructor at the front of the class. This document is created at the start of class and is filed away at the end of course. The attendance sheet is transcribed into the student information system at the completion of the course (b) If an onsite student is unable to attend a specific onsite course session, the student must inform their instructor in advance that they will be missing a class session. Communication via and/or the VDCI Portal is the preferred method for communicating an upcoming absence with the instructor. In order for the onsite student to satisfy the attendance requirement for them to receive credit for the course material covered during the session for which they will be unable to attend, the student must complete the course material for the onsite class session which was missed using their access to the online learning management system, the VDCI Portal. That coursework must be completed and submitted to the onsite instructor for review/evaluation before the next regularly scheduled onsite session. (c) Students will be responsible for completing the course materials covered during the class being missed via use of the VDCI Portal before the successive class session. Students can use their personal computer or one of the computers provided at the VDCI Open Labs to complete the course assignments. (d) The course submissions and deliverables which were assigned for the onsite session, but completed via the online modality, must be submitted to the onsite instructor via the VDCI Portal. The onsite instructor will review/evaluate/grade the submission and will copy that information onto the onsite server, so that when the student returns for the next regularly schedule onsite session, the student will have access to all of their completed coursework, and will be able to continue with their classmates for the duration of the course. Credit will be given for the course material submitted, and because the work was submitted and completed in advance of the next regularly-scheduled course session, the student will be counted as present in the class session which was physically missed. Online Students: (a) All online students are required to complete at a minimum, the midterm project and one post in the course discussion before the end of day 7 at 11:59pm PST (for a two-week online course) in order to document and demonstrate satisfactory attendance and academic progress. (b) For all online courses, the completion of the midterm by the date detailed above constitutes 10% of the course attendance. Completion of the discussion forum by the date detailed above constitutes 10% of the course attendance. Completion of the final deliverable by the end of class constitutes 60% of the course attendance. Completion of the reading assessments and the hands-on assessments by the end of the course constitutes the remaining 20% of the course attendance. At Page 31 vdci 2016 Catalog published

32 the completion of the course, the Program Manager the updates the course attendance and generates the cumulative attendance percentage. (c) For online students, the students interact with their instructor and their classmates exclusively in the online modality. There is no make-up work available for online students. Students learn and complete their work asynchronously. Students are responsible to submit their appropriate deliverables by the dates prescribed in the online environment. Leave of Absence Should circumstances be such that a leave of absence is to be requested, a student must submit an application for a leave of absence. At the discretion of the Chief Academic Officer, a leave may be granted for a reasonable time, as warranted by the circumstances. If a student repeatedly resorts to the use of a leave of absence, and if such applications show a pattern of delays, or should the issuance of a leave of absence be such that it would significantly interfere with the planned completion of a program of study, the Chief Academic Officer may, in his/her sole discretion, dismiss a student from the program and issue the appropriate refunds as may be required. A student enrolled under a F-1 or M-1 visa may be granted leaves of absence or vacations in accordance with the regulations of the Department of Homeland Security and the following guidelines: (a) in emergency situations such as a serious illness or a death in the immediate family. Unless otherwise stipulated and documented, the leave is not to extend beyond 50% of the length of period for which the student applied; (b) a vacation policy that allows students to accumulate vacation over an extended period of study. Length and frequency of vacations must not impede student progress and must be reasonable within the context of the institution s curriculum; (c) an extended absence whether it be for a leave of absence or vacation (more than four weeks) may require retesting upon reentry into the program. Except under the circumstances identified above, the leave of absence is limited to 180 calendar days in any 12-month period or one-half the published program length, whichever is shorter. Multiple leaves of absence may be permitted provided the total of the leaves does not exceed this limit. The student must sign and date the leave of absence request and specify a reason for the leave. The reason must be specified in order for VDCI to have a reasonable expectation of the student s return within the timeframe of the leave of absence as requested. VDCI must document its approval of the leave of absence request within the student information system in order for formal acknowledgement of the leave of absence. The student must attest to understanding the procedures and implications for returning or failing to return to his/her course of study per the terms of the VDCI cancellation policies. VDCI will not assess the student any additional charges as a result of the leave of absence. An approved leave of absence may be extended for an additional period of time provided that the Page 32 vdci 2016 Catalog published

33 extension request meets all of the above requirements, and the total length of the leave of absence does not exceed the specified limit detailed above. Code of Student Conduct VDCI reserves the right to dismiss any student whose conduct, lack of attention, unsatisfactory attendance or unexcused absences is detrimental to the progress of other students. Students are expected to behave professionally and respectfully at all times. Students are subject to dismissal for breaches of security, any inappropriate or unethical conduct or for any act of academic dishonesty. Students are expected to dress and act accordingly while attending this institution. Students are respectfully requested to adhere to the student conduct codes identified in the section labeled Dismissal Policies Termination of Enrollment. At the discretion of the school administration a student may be dismissed from school for reasons including, but not limited to the items identified above, in the section labeled Dismissal Policies Termination of Enrollment in particular: - Coming to class in an intoxicated or drugged state. - Possession of drugs or alcohol. - Possession of a weapon on campus. - Behavior creating a safety hazard to other person(s). - Disobedient or disrespectful behavior to other students, an administrator or instructor. - Visiting inappropriate web sites - Multiple absences or tardy as outlined in the absence policy - Stealing or damaging the property of another. Any students found to have engaged in such conduct will be asked to leave the premises immediately. Disciplinary action will be determined by the Chief Executive Officer of this institution and such determination will be made within 10 days after meeting with both the chair of the department in which the student is enrolled and the student in question. English Proficiency VDCI does not provide English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction. Demonstrated proficiency in the English language is required for all international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country in which English is a dominant language. English proficiency exams are accepted for study at VDCI where students receive a minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 for the paper-based test (PBT) and 80 for the internet-based test (IBT). Nondiscrimination Policy This institution is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants to programs and to all applicants for employment. Therefore, no discrimination shall occur in any program or activity of this institution, including activities related to the solicitation of students or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, religious beliefs, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, Page 33 vdci 2016 Catalog published

34 disability, veteran s status, or any other classification that precludes a person from consideration as an individual. Please direct any inquiries regarding this policy, if any, to the Program Manager who is assigned the responsibility for assuring that this policy is followed. Drug, Alcohol and Substance Abuse VDCI maintains a policy of zero tolerance to students using drugs or alcohol before or during class time on or near the school premises. Any student who appears intoxicated or behaves in a manner that indicates intoxication may be dismissed from class for the remainder of the session. A review of the student s conduct and condition leading to their dismissal will be made by the Program Manager, and a decision will be made regarding student s continuation in courses at VDCI. Copyright Infringement VDCI is the author, distributor and creator of intellectual property. We also have a strategic relationship with Autodesk, the authors, distributors and creators of much of the CAD, BIM and VDC software technologies which are used in the curriculum at VDCI. VDCI abides by the laws and regulations that protect copyrights and copyright holders. Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code). These rights include the right to reproduce or distribute copyrighted work. For the electronic/online/distributed community, downloading or uploading substantial parts of copyrighted work without authority constitutes an infringement. The penalties for infringing on copyrighted material include civil and criminal penalties. Anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or statutory damages affixed at not less than $ and not more than $30, per work infringed. For willful infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed. A court can, in its discretion, also assess costs and attorneys fees. Willful copyright infringement can result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense. For additional information, you can visit or by review the United States Code, seeing Title 17, Sections 504, 504. Placement Services VDCI provides placement assistance. When students are enrolled in their PFC501 (Course Completion Certificate Practical), the VDCI Program Manager and his staff will make every reasonable attempt to work with the student and to contact our colleagues in the American Institute of Architects, and other similar professional organizations to support our students with placement assistance. VDCI does not guarantee employment. The program Manager will send communication to the student congratulating them on their completion of the program and asking if the student is currently working. If the student is working, the students file is marked and a follow up is scheduled to be sent 30 days from the date of placement confirmation. The 2 nd will confirm that the student has stayed at the current position Page 34 vdci 2016 Catalog published

35 for no less than 30 days. Once that student has stayed at the position for 30 days, an is sent out to the student to confirm job start date, job title, employer, and employer contact information. If the student is not working, the students file is documented and an is scheduled to be sent to the student every three weeks to confirm if the student has obtained a job. Once the student has found a job, the aforementioned process will begin to confirm complete placement. Once a student has been working for 30 days, he or she is considered a placement and the internal tracking document and document 28 are updated to reflect the placement. A student will not be considered a non-placement until after four months from their completion date. Once a student is considered a placement, document 28 and the internal tracking document are updated. Document 28.1 and the internal tracking document are updated once a student completes or places, or does not place after four months. Due to the possibility of a student completing and placing at any time, there is check up on the documents once a month, but the documents will be updated the day students are considered completed or placed. Validation: Every quarter the source data and internal document, and document 28.1 are compared by the Principal to ensure students are marked correctly and placement data is complete and validated. To ensure students are reporting correct information, the Program Manager will attempt a call or the employers contact information provided to confirm placement data after 30 days of continual employment. Sexual Harassment This institution is committed to providing a professional and learning environment which is free of discrimination, intimidation and harassment. In keeping with this commitment, we believe that it is necessary to affirmatively address this subject and express our strong disapproval of sexual harassment. No one associated with this institution may engage in verbal abuse of a sexual nature; use sexually degrading or graphic words to infer harassment. It is totally inappropriate to display sexually suggestive objects or pictures anywhere affiliated with VDCI. Students are responsible for conducting themselves in a manner consistent with the spirit and intent of this policy. Student Counseling One of the primary missions of VDCI is to help support our students in their professional endeavors. Our doors are always open to counsel students on their professional direction. Please feel free to contact your instructor to seek their guidance on your course progress and any thoughts they might have on how to help you in your professional endeavors. If you need to discuss any academic matters, feel free to contact the Program Manager, who can help coordinate any meetings between you and our administrative and/or training staff. Page 35 vdci 2016 Catalog published

36 Student Grievance Procedures This institution is dedicated to fair dealing and professional conduct. Should any student have a complaint, the student is asked to discuss the matter directly with an instructor or administrator. That instructor or administrator will engage in an informal process endeavoring to settle the dispute in good faith. That informal process will involve three steps: 1: an effort to define the problem, 2: an effort to identify acceptable options for resolution, and 3: an attempt to resolve the conflict through the application of one or more of those options for resolution. The student may thereafter choose to file a written complaint directly with the institution's Chief Academic Officer who will work to resolve the matter. The Chief Academic Officer is the individual designated to resolve student complaints. That individual will investigate all formal (written) complaints, endeavor to resolve all such complaints, and record an entry into the institution's official log. The formal process will involve: (1) The student's submission of a written description of the specific allegations and the desired remedy, accompanied by any available documentary items. The filing deadline is 60 days after the beginning date of the term following that in which the dispute(s) occurred or are alleged to have occurred. (2) The student may terminate the formal process should, in the interim, the informal process produce a satisfactory resolution. (3) The Chief Academic Officer will notify all parties involved of the receipt and nature of the grievance. If a policy is being grieved, the administrator responsible for the policy will be notified. (4) A timeline for resolution will be delivered to the principles by the Chief Academic Officer. (5) Interested parties will communicate with the CAO in order to make recommendations to resolve the grievance. (6) The party responsible for implementing the selected method of resolution will notify the principals of the decision reached. In the event that a student does not agree to the resolution proposed, the student retains the right to file a complaint with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, Sacramento, CA. The Academic Manager will bring the complaint to the Principal and notify the Principal when the complaint occurred, the reason, and name or names of person(s) involved. The Academic Manager will meet with the person(s) involved to discuss the student complaint. If needed, the Principal will ask to speak with the complainant and determine if more information is needed. The Principal will determine if actions are needed to address the complaint and those actions will be documented in the office use only section of the student complaint form. VDCI will put forth a best-effort to resolve the complaint. Once a complaint has been considered resolved, the complaint form is completed and a date is documented to determine how long resolution took. The person(s) who began the complaint process will be provided a copy of the completed complaint form with an explanation by the Principle, which will also include actions or steps taken to resolve the current complaint and any steps taken to ensure other students do not make the same complaint. Right to Appeal A student may appeal a decision by the Principal and the appeal process will begin if the Principal and one other instructor believe the appeal is valid. Page 36 vdci 2016 Catalog published

37 Appeal Process Once the student has received a completed complaint form, he or she must submit an appeal within 10 business days to the Program Manager, Instructor, or Principle stating the reason for their appeal. The Principle, Instructor, and Program Manager will meet and discuss the outcome of the complaint and determine the validity of the appeal. During this time the student may be asked to come in for a discussion or a phone call attempt will be made to talk directly with the student. Once the appeal has been completed, confirmed or denied, the student is provided with the completed complaint form and appeal form. The students file is updated and the complaint log is recoded with the administrative staff. The student s file is updated by the Program Manager with a copy of the final, completed complaint form. Students from Other Countries With regards to visa status, for our students from other countries, the Virtual Design and Construction Institute will NOT vouch for student status. Student Housing This institution does not operate dormitories. There are hotel options available in the immediate neighborhood which range in the sub-$ per night (depending on the season). The staff at VDCI can assist students by recommending/locating nearby hotel or other types of accommodations. If you have any sort of a disability, which might include any learning disabilities; any limitations to your eyesight, hearing, or other senses; limitations to your motor skills; if you suffer from any sort of a food allergy or other physical or mental disability requiring special accommodation, you must make note of such condition on your application to VDCI and inform the Program Manager as early in the admissions process as possible in order to maximize the time available to explore any accommodations you may require. Student Satisfaction Students have the option to fill out the student course survey and course evaluation at the end of the course. A course survey is offered by VDCI, which includes demographic information and four open ended questions for the students to provide a response. The VDCI evaluation will be collected digitally and one copy will be printed physically. The physical files are collected by the Marketing Coordinator and the data is inputted into an excel file for sampling and response analyzing. Every month the Program Manager will meet with the Marketing Coordinator and discuss any issues or requests made by the students. The responses are gathered and discussed at the weekly meeting with the entire staff. If curriculum or course updates need to be made, the instructor and TAs will begin documentation of the work needed to be done in order to meet the satisfaction of the general student population. Course Surveys Students have the option of completing the student course survey and course evaluation at the end of the course. A course survey is offered by VDCI, which requests demographic information and four Page 37 vdci 2016 Catalog published

38 open ended questions to which the students can respond. The VDCI evaluation will be collected digitally and one copy will be printed physically. The physical files are collected and given to the Assistant to the Principal. The information is entered into an Excel file for sampling and response analysis. Every month the Program Manager meets with the Assistant to the Principal and discusses any issues or requests made by the students. The responses are gathered and discussed at the weekly staff meeting with the senior administrative staff. If curriculum or course updates need to be made, the instructor and instructional support staff will begin documentation of the work needed to be done in order to improve the curriculum and course content appropriately best serve the students. Autodesk also allows students to complete a course evaluation that is based on a number system where 1 is the lowest and 5 is the highest satisfactory. Every quarter the course evaluations are exported from Autodesk and averaged. If a course from that quarter falls below a 4.0, the course evaluation scores are examined to determine the low scoring answers. The low score is discussed at the weekly staff meeting and the possible issues with the low score are determined. Any and all changes are documented in the curriculum. Autodesk also allows students to complete a course evaluation that is based on a number system where 1 is the lowest and 5 is the highest satisfactory. Every quarter the course evaluations are exported from Autodesk and averaged. If a course from that quarter falls below a 4.0, the course evaluation scores are examined to determine the low scoring answers. The low score is discussed at the weekly staff meeting and the possible issues with the low score are determined. Any and all changes are documented in the curriculum. Student s Employer-Sponsored Survey Upon graduation, students are contacted to determine if an employer or third party sponsored their training. If their training was sponsored, VDCI sends a request for the contact information. If no contact information could be provided at the time, the student is given the survey with the instruction to forward the survey onto their sponsor. Upon graduation, students are contacted to determine if an employer or third party sponsored their training. If their training was sponsored, VDCI sends a request for the contact information. If no contact information could be provided at the time, the student is given the survey with the instruction to forward the survey onto their sponsor. Employer satisfaction reports are assessed at the time they are received. Employer satisfaction reports are documented digitally in the students file and in the Employer Satisfaction Report folder, and one copy is printed out to be placed in the physical student file. At the end of each quarter, all answers received are combined and sampled. The feedback is given to each responsible staff member and if change is required, the staff member is required to evaluate the current process to determine the change needed. We have submitted requests to have sponsors fill out surveys. We will update our records when responses are completed. Page 38 vdci 2016 Catalog published

39 Student Services This institution does not provide orientations, airport reception services, housing assistance or other services. Further, this institution maintains a focus on the delivery of educational services. Should a student encounter personal problems which interfere with their ability to complete coursework, this institution will provide assistance in identifying appropriate professional assistance in the student s local community but does not offer personal counseling assistance. Students with Special Needs VDCI stands ready to make reasonable accommodation for all qualified students with special needs. Planning for such needs can sometimes take time, so we recommend that you make an appointment to discuss your specific needs with the Program Manager as early as possible in your decision process about applying at our school. Mode of Instruction VDCI is a dual-mode institution. All courses offered by the Virtual Design and Construction Institute are available by direct instruction (classroom) or by indirect instruction (online). Students may arrange to take some components by one mode of instruction and other course components by the other mode of instruction. In the event that there are an insufficient number of onsite students to offer an onsite course, then that onsite course is transferred into the online environment. Distance Educational Programs Specific Provisions for Instruction Not in Real-Time As a dual-mode institution, VDCI offers a distance educational program option where the instruction is not offered in real time. For students attending VDCI as asynchronous students, VDCI shall transmit the first lesson and any materials to any student within seven days after the institution accepts the student for admission. Distance Education Evaluation For our online, distance education students, no more than three business days will elapse between the institution s receipt of student lessons, projects or dissertations and the institution s mailing and/or ing its response and/or evaluation. Course Hours The VDCI program awards credits for all online and onsite courses completed. All course hours are the equivalent of the required onsite hours. (i.e., a 24 unit online course is the equivalent of 24 onsite course hours) VDCI operates on clock hours only. There is not any conversion to credit hours used at the institute. All of our courses fully integrate lab hours and lecture hours. There is no separate delineation between lab hours and lecture hours. All of the work performed at VDCI is project-based and the lecture information provided is 1:1 instruction on completing the required project(s). There is a 1:1 relationship conversion utilized for academic purposes and for financial aid purposes. Page 39 vdci 2016 Catalog published

40 Student Population per Course For our onsite courses, there is a maximum of 32 students per course. For our online courses, there is also a maximum of 32 students per course. When the onsite population exceeds 14 students, there is one instructor and one Autodesk-Certified Instructor Assistant. When the onsite population exceeds 22 students, there is one instructor and two Autodesk-Certified Instructor Assistants. Over our past fifteen years of onsite instruction, we have found that this student:instructor:instructor assistant ratio ensures that our students receive the optimal amount of effective learning and instructor: instructor assistant guidance. Course Materials Updates to instructional materials occurs annually with the latest release of course software. Textbooks are also evaluated selected annually in conjunction with the latest version of the course software. Course Evaluations At the completion of each of the courses included within the Technology Certificate Programs, students will be asked to complete two course evaluations one provided by Autodesk, and another provided by VDCI. The Autodesk course evaluation include numerical rankings on specific instructional objectives, methodologies of successfully presenting information and the overall achievement of instructional goals stated at the beginning of each course. The data submitted to Autodesk is primarily numerical, and that data is readily downloaded and available to VDCI for a statistical analysis of overall satisfaction and achievement. The VDCI evaluation is much more text-oriented. Students are asked to reply to a few, specially targeted, short essay questions focusing on a large extent to curriculum improvement, so that VDCI can respond to these comments when curriculum review is being conducted, to improve the overall educational experience. Again, the course evaluations are performed at the end of each course. Effective Delivery of Interactive Distance Learning IDL Identity Verification for IDL Students A student s identity is confirmed by sending login credentials to the provided by the student in the VDCI enrollment agreement. Students completing the enrollment agreement form are instructed to submit only their in the student information section. At VDCI, the IDL process is integral to the overall learning experience. The online learning environment emulates the onsite learning environment. The policies and supporting procedures are fundamentally identical for both the onsite and the IDL educational programs. The content provided in the Learning Management System is used in both the onsite and the online programs. The IDL programs are designed and developed to provide students the requisite professional experience and software familiarity expected entry- and mid-level professionals within the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) community. Page 40 vdci 2016 Catalog published

41 All courses are formatted similarly to ensure consistency within the learning process. Courses have a goal of teaching specific skill sets and to complete project deliverables. Courses are organized into lessons. Lessons always include instructional videos which demonstrate using the software to achieve the skill sets and/or complete the project deliverables. All courses include discussion forums, reading assignments, hands-on quizzes, reading assignment quizzes and project deliverables. Because of our relationship with the University of California, San Diego, the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, Autodesk and other organizations, the senior management team at VDCI is firmly committed to providing the best possible CAD/BIM/VDC training programs in an IDL environment. It is a priority of the principal to commit to the funding and successful management and long-term development of an IDL which effectively trains our students. Course Completion Certificates At the completion of our Technology Certificate Programs, students will be awarded a Certificate of Completion for the Program in which they have enrolled. Because our courses are recognized by Autodesk, due to our relationship with Autodesk as an Autodesk Authorized Training Center, students will also be awarded Certificates of Course Completion from Autodesk for each course which has been successfully completed. Similarly, students will be awarded Certificates of Course Completion from VDCI for each course which has been successfully completed. All of these Course Completion Certificates will be provided to the student electronically, in PDF format. The Course Completion Certificate will be posted to the student s VDCI Portal student account. Minimum Requirements for Graduation The minimum requirements for completing our Technology Certificate Programs are for students to complete all required projects with a passing grade of C or above. Because VDCI works in a dualmode environment, the over-riding factor is project completion. If students enrolled in an onsite course are unable to attend the course in person, they are required to complete their missing course session online Completion and Placement A completer is someone who completes their technology certificate program. A non-completer is defined as someone who withdrawals from the program or is administratively removed/dropped from the program if the school decides to take this action. When a student completes a program, they are immediately documented in document 28.1 to reflect the most up-to-date completion rate. Once a student completes their program, the completion and placement tracking begins. The Program Manager will reach out to students within one week of the student completing their program and request placement information. If the student does not have a job or is not considered placed, the students file is noted and a two week date is scheduled to contact the student for any update on placement. The student is also asked to notify the school if placement is successful at any point. Page 41 vdci 2016 Catalog published

42 This process will occur every two weeks until the student is successfully placed. If the student becomes successfully placed, that student must retain placement for 30 days. Once the student notifies the school that he/she is placed, the Program Manager will schedule a date 30 days from notification to follow up with the student. At the initial notification of placement, the Program Manager will acquire all necessary placement information such as company contact information, date of verification to confirm at least 30 days of employment, program graduation date, and type or placement. If a student has previously signed a self-employment form, the student will be asked to begin the selfemployment process once graduated. If a student notifies the school that he/she has taken the training, but is waiving placement assistance for any reason, the school will request documentation including students signature, date, notification and reason. If a student choses to withdraw or is administratively removed from the program for any reason by VDCI, their file is immediately updated to reflect that they have been withdrawn. A refund calculation process begins once the students file has been updated and the student ledger reflects any refund that is owed to the student. If a refund is due, the refund process begins. Students who are accepted back into the program will go through the re-entry process and begin their program where they left off. VDCI Advisory Board VDCI works closely with a highly respected, talented group of construction industry professionals to ensure that the curriculum provided by VDCI is relevant to the professional needs of the construction industry. The areas of relevance include the use of the technologies in the professional workflow processes. VDCI is honored to have the following people as members of the VDCI Advisory Board: Mark Bushey, RA Charles Colvin, PE Anita Dawson, ASID Nancy Dickson, AIA Al Whitley, MBA, AIA Architect. Specializes in Design/Build, Mixed Use projects Structural Engineer. Specializes in Government and Military projects Interior Designer. Specializes in high-end residential projects. Architect. Specializes in Retail projects Architect. Specializes in commercial projects and BIM facilitation. Page 42 vdci 2016 Catalog published

43 Professional Technology Certificate Program Descriptions cadteacher/virtual design and construction institute offers the following Technology Certificate Programs: Certificate Name CAD/BIM Technology Certificate Program Architectural CAD Technology Certificate Program BIM Technology Certificate Program Civil 3D Technology Certificate Program Digital Arts / Visualization Technology Certificate Program Clock Hours of Instruction 280 Course Hours 188 Course Hours 184 Course Hours 184 Course Hours 184 Course Hours The following pages provide detailed information about each of the required and elective courses for each of our Technology Certificate Programs. All required courses must be taken in the order in which they are presented in the course listing tables. The educational objectives for each Technology Certificate are provided in their respective Technology Certificate Program description. There are not any specific prerequisites for any of the Professional Technology Certificates. It is expected that all students will begin at the top of the list, and work through the list of required courses. By taking courses in the prescribed sequence, all prerequisites will be satisfied. Certificate Completion Requirements Individual Certificates Students must complete the required and elective course hours for each certificate as detailed in the Professional Technology Certificate Program Descriptions. All certificates require the completion of a Certificate Completion Practical. Multiple Certificates To receive multiple certificates, students must satisfy all of the required and elective courses for each certificate, including a separate Certificate Completion Practical for each additional certificate. Students must also complete three additional courses for every additional certificate they wish to receive. Page 43 vdci 2016 Catalog published

44 CAD/BIM Technology Certificate Program Program Description 280 Course Hours of Instruction Program Completion Time 12 Months Upon Completion VDCI Professional Technology Certificate Awarded COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (CAD) / BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM) There is an increasing demand for competent architectural/engineering/construction/design engineering technicians knowledgeable in the application and integration of CAD and BIM software. The CAD and BIM courses at the Virtual Design and Construction Institute provide students the opportunity to obtain a certificate in these areas. The classes are designed to provide students an opportunity to learn relevant skills and technical knowledge used in a variety of construction industryfocused disciplines. The curriculum is based on the current professional skill sets required in the construction industry. The lessons learned and exercises practiced are based on current, industry CAD and BIM required skills. CAREER OPTIONS The following list is a sample of disciplines that employ people with a strong, working knowledge of CAD and BIM skill sets. Some areas require that their employees have professional training and/or experience in addition to the technical training learned at the Virtual Design and Construction Institute: Architects Electrical Engineers Mechanical Engineers Architectural Drafters Electrical Drafters Photovoltaic Engineers Cabinetmakers Industrial Designers Real Estate Managers Construction Managers Interior Designers Sound Engineers Engineering Managers Mechanical Drafters Urban Planners The CAD/BIM Professional Technology Certificate is provides students with the skills and technical knowledge requested by employers using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software. The certificate program focuses on the development of fundamental drafting and CAD and BIM skills and problem-solving strategies. Please see the Course Descriptions for further information on class content. Our CAD/BIM Professional Technology Certificate curriculum is built around how architects, engineers, contractors and trades professionals use CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) and BIM (Building Information Modeling) in their businesses for project documentation. There are six focus areas of study which can be included in the required and elective courses for this technology certificate: (1) Fundamental Classes Blueprint Reading (2) CAD-specific classes using AutoCAD (3) BIM-specific classes using Revit and Navisworks (4) Civil 3D-specific classes using Autodesk Civil 3D (5) Digital Arts (Visualization)-specific classes using 3dsMax and SketchUp (6) Certificate Completion Practical (required for technology certificates) Page 44 vdci 2016 Catalog published

45 PFC Professional Fundamental Classes People working in the construction industry must know how to understand and work with construction documents. "Blueprint" is the historic name for construction documents. Architects, engineers and designers create the construction documents (blueprints). Proposals and bids are developed off of blueprints. Contractors build their projects based on the information provided on the "blueprints." Our Blueprint Reading for the Construction Industry course includes lectures, hands-on demonstrations and lab exercises to familiarize students with blueprint reading, and understanding the connectedness between different drawing sheets within a set of blueprints. CAD Computer Aided Design-Specific Classes Students begin their study of Computer-Aided Design (CAD), using AutoCAD. AutoCAD is the construction industry standard for 2D project documentation. In the construction industry, knowing how to use AutoCAD is exceptionally important. It is used at all levels and by all disciplines in the construction industry - including facilities people, sound engineers, trades professionals and solar power people, to name a few. In the VDCI introductory, intermediate and advanced construction documentation classes, students will learn AutoCAD, starting at the very beginning. As their skillsets develop, they will create construction documents for two residential projects. By the completion of our AutoCAD series of classes, a complete set of construction documents, including details, will be built for a moderately complicated residential project a project worthy of presentation during a job interview. BIM Building Information Modeling-Specific Classes After learning AutoCAD, our students expand their knowledge base into the realm of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Revit is the construction-industry standard software program for BIM. In Revit, you create a 3D model of a project and extract the construction drawings and details directly from the BIM model. The lessons learned in our successive Revit courses build upon previous courses. By the completion of our Revit series of classes, a complete set of construction documents will be built for a moderately complicated commercial project. Today, Government, Military, Hospital, Education and other similarly-scaled projects require that their work be completed in Revit (BIM). It is becoming increasingly common for construction managers to run 3D interference checks on the Revit (BIM) model using Navisworks. For example, Navisworks analyzes where the mechanical, plumbing, structural and other disciplines design work are occupying the same location in the building. By identifying these interferences during design, significant dollars are saved during construction, and change orders are significantly reduced. Today, most Government, Military, Hospital, Education and other similarly-scaled projects require that their work be analyzed in Navisworks. DAC Digital Arts (Visualization)-Specific Classes Most clients want both technical documentation on their projects and renderings and animations, to better assist in seeing the project. SketchUp is a software program which is regularly used in the construction industry to create preliminary 3D designs for construction projects. 3ds Max is an incredible animation and rendering program which is used for higher-level, top quality construction renderings, animations, fly-throughs, product visualizations and even in the gaming and multi-media industries. VDCI has carefully Page 45 vdci 2016 Catalog published

46 developed our training in SketchUp and 3dsMax courses to effectively support the skillsets required within the construction industry. C3D Civil 3D / Infrastructure Specific Classes The Civil 3D courses are project-based and provide the student with an excellent working knowledge of the capabilities of this program. The classes focus on the specific technologies appropriate to current and projected skill set requirements for the development and refurbishing of our infrastructure system and also towards site development. Students are exposed to public 3D/virtual databases and learn about 3D data management and project file sharing through web-based technologies such as project FTP, MILCON, and city/state/national databases. Coursework integrates with CALTRANS and other public agency requirements and databases. PFC Certificate Completion Practical In this course, students demonstrate an understanding of the inter-relationship between the software programs learned in their Technology Certificate courses. They work 1:1 with their instructor, and design their own project deliverable, develop an action plan, evaluate the best methods to successfully complete their Certificate Completion Practical and ultimately create a project which uses the software programs learned throughout their Technology Certificate. By the completion of this course, students will apply the skill sets learned from all of their previous courses. The Certificate Completion Practical will be comprehensive and will be of a quality so that it can be presented to a potential employer as an example of a project which you have designed and executed yourself. Mission & Objectives The mission of Virtual Design and Construction Institute is to offer quality campus based and online certificate programs, to motivated adults who are able to work independently and in small groups and who may benefit from intensive instruction in various CAD, BIM and other Virtual Design software programs. The Virtual Design and Construction Institute will provide students with an up-to-date curriculum which is intellectually challenging, practical and appropriate for the professional and trades environments. Part of our mission is to convey to students the importance of continuing education. We endeavor to sustain our course offerings by developing an operational environment that is professionally managed, competently supervised, continually evaluated and appropriately modified thereby providing course curriculum material that are kept current. Virtual Design and Construction Institute provides onsite and online AutoCAD, Revit, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Navisworks, 3ds Max, SketchUp and other Construction Industry-targeted software training. In all programs and services, the Virtual Design and Construction Institute respects the value of diversity among students and faculty. Therefore, we encourage the participation of individuals from all nationalities, races, and colors. Virtual Design and Construction Institute Purpose Statement Page 46 vdci 2016 Catalog published

47 The special character of this institution is reflected in its commitment to the study of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) software, including CAD/BIM/Digital Prototyping and Visualization software programs. The purpose of the institution is to help students acquire competency in the use of Computer Aided Design, Building Information Modeling and other Virtual Design and Construction software. Virtual Design and Construction Institute Objectives All programs at Virtual Design and Construction Institute have a set of stated objectives which continue to evolve as the sophistication of the design software evolves. Currently, the institution s objectives are to: Provide students with training in the use of architectural, structural, mechanical / electrical / plumbing and civil design software. Provide students with a professional atmosphere conducive to learning. Assure programs are delivered by highly qualified and experience instructors. Assure students obtain the skills and knowledge needed to improve their productivity and enhance their credibility in the workplace. CAD/BIM Professional Technology Certificate Students must complete 280 Course Hours of Required and Elective Courses Course Number Course Name Number of Course Hours Required Courses Students must complete 212 Course Hours of Required Courses. Does not include prerequisites. PFC 101 Blueprint Reading for the Construction Industry 4 CAD 101 Introduction to AutoCAD 24 CAD 201 Intermediate AutoCAD 24 CAD 301 CAD Construction Documents 1 24 CAD 302 CAD Construction Documents 2 24 BIM 101 Introduction to Revit 16 BIM 201 Intermediate Revit 16 BIM 301 BIM Construction Documents 1 16 BIM 302 BIM Construction Documents 2 16 BIM 361 Navisworks 1 16 PFC 501 Certificate Completion Practical 32 Elective Courses Page 47 vdci 2016 Catalog published

48 Students must complete at least 68 Hours of Elective Courses BIM 303 BIM Architectural Detailing 16 Strongly Recommended BIM 304 BIM Project Management 16 Strongly Recommended + BIM 321 Revit MEP 1 24 Strongly Recommended + BIM 322 Revit MEP 2 16 BIM 341 Revit Structure 1 16 BIM 401 Autodesk Certification Test Prep 4 Strongly Recommended + CAD 303 CAD Architectural Detailing 16 CAD 304 CAD Project Management 16 CAD 305 Introduction to 3D Modeling 24 CAD 306 Intermediate 3D Modeling 24 CAD 401 Autodesk Certification Test Prep 4 Strongly Recommended + C3D 301 Introduction to Autodesk Civil 3D 24 C3D 302 Intermediate Autodesk Civil 3D 24 C3D 303 Autodesk Civil Construction Documents 24 C3D 401 Autodesk Certification Test Prep 4 DAC 201 Introduction to 3ds Max 24 Strongly Recommended + DAC 202 Intermediate 3ds Max 24 DAC 203 Advanced 3ds Max 24 DAC 211 Introduction to SketchUp 16 Strongly Recommended DAC 212 Intermediate SketchUp 16 DAC 221 Introduction to Photoshop 16 Page 48 vdci 2016 Catalog published

49 Architectural CAD Technology Certificate Program Program Description 188 Course Hours of Instruction Program Completion Time 9 Months Upon Completion VDCI Professional Technology Certificate Awarded COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (CAD) There is a strong demand for competent architectural/engineering/construction/design engineering technicians knowledgeable in the application and integration of CAD software. The CAD courses at the Virtual Design and Construction Institute provide students the opportunity to obtain a certificate in these areas. The classes are designed to provide students an opportunity to learn relevant skills and technical knowledge used in a variety of construction industry-focused disciplines. The curriculum is based on the current professional skill sets required by business. The lessons learned and exercises practiced are based on current, industry CAD required skills. CAREER OPTIONS The following list is a sample of disciplines that employ people with a strong, working knowledge of CAD skill sets. Some areas require that their employees have professional training and/or experience in addition to the technical training learned at the Virtual Design and Construction Institute: Architects Electrical Engineers Photovoltaic Engineers Architectural Drafters Electrical Drafters Real Estate Managers Construction Managers Interior Designers Sound Engineers Contractors Mechanical Drafters Surveyors Engineering Managers Mechanical Engineers Urban Planners The CAD Professional Technology Certificate is designed to provide students with the skills and technical knowledge requested by employers using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software. The certificate program focuses on the development of fundamental drafting and CAD and BIM skills and problem-solving strategies. Please see the Course Descriptions for further information on class content. Our CAD Professional Technology Certificate curriculum is built around how architects, engineers, contractors and trades professionals use CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) and BIM (Building Information Modeling) in their businesses for project documentation. There are seven focus areas of study which can be included in the required and elective courses for this technology certificate: (1) Fundamental Classes Blueprint Reading (2) CAD-specific classes using AutoCAD (3) 3D CAD-specific classes using AutoCAD (4) BIM-specific classes using Revit and Navisworks (5) Civil 3D-specific classes using Autodesk Civil 3D (6) Digital Arts (Visualization)-specific classes using 3dsMax and SketchUp Page 49 vdci 2016 Catalog published

50 (7) Certificate Completion Practical (required for technology certificates) PFC Professional Fundamental Classes People working in the construction industry must know how to understand and work with construction documents. "Blueprint" is the historic name for construction documents. Architects, engineers and designers create the construction documents (blueprints). Proposals and bids are developed off of blueprints. Contractors build their projects based on the information provided on the "blueprints." Our Blueprint Reading for the Construction Industry course includes lectures, hands-on demonstrations and lab exercises to familiarize students with blueprint reading, and understanding the connectedness between different drawing sheets within a set of blueprints. CAD Computer Aided Design-Specific Classes Students begin their study of Computer-Aided Design (CAD), using AutoCAD. AutoCAD is the construction industry standard for 2D project documentation. In the construction industry, knowing how to use AutoCAD is exceptionally important. It is used at all levels and by all disciplines in the construction industry - including facilities people, sound engineers, trades professionals and solar power people, to name a few. In the VDCI introductory, intermediate and advanced construction documentation classes, students will learn AutoCAD, starting at the very beginning. As their skillsets develop, they will create construction documents for two residential projects. By the completion of our AutoCAD series of classes, a complete set of construction documents, including details, will be built for a moderately complicated residential project a project worthy of presentation during a job interview. 3D CAD-Specific Classes Students can specialize in 3D CAD by taking the CAD305 and CAD306 courses as a component of their CAD Technology Certificate program. 3D modeling using AutoCAD is one of the best ways to learn how to model in a highly controllable 3D environment. AutoCAD 3D models can be used for project prototyping, integration with industrial design programs such as Inventor, Fusion 360, incorporation into BIM and also used in virtual environments created in 3ds Max and SketchUp. Our 3D modeling classes are specifically designed to provide the appropriate construction-industry skillsets for the professional application and use of 3D modeling. BIM Building Information Modeling-Specific Classes After learning AutoCAD, our students expand their knowledge base into the realm of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Revit is the construction-industry standard software program for BIM. In Revit, you create a 3D model of a project and extract the construction drawings and details directly from the BIM model. The lessons learned in our successive Revit courses build upon previous courses. By the completion of our Revit series of classes, a complete set of construction documents will be built for a moderately complicated commercial project. Today, Government, Military, Hospital, Education and other similarly-scaled projects require that their work be completed in Revit (BIM). It is becoming increasingly common for construction managers to run 3D interference checks on the Revit (BIM) model using Navisworks. For example, Navisworks analyzes where the mechanical, plumbing, structural and other disciplines design work are occupying the same location in the building. By identifying these interferences during design, significant dollars are saved during construction, and change orders are significantly reduced. Today, most Government, Military, Page 50 vdci 2016 Catalog published

51 Hospital, Education and other similarly-scaled projects require that their work be analyzed in Navisworks. DAC Digital Arts (Visualization)-Specific Classes Most clients want both technical documentation on their projects and renderings and animations, to better assist in seeing the project. SketchUp is a software program which is regularly used in the construction industry to create preliminary 3D designs for construction projects. 3ds Max is an incredible animation and rendering program which is used for higher-level, top quality construction renderings, animations, fly-throughs, product visualizations and even in the gaming and multi-media industries. VDCI has carefully developed our training in SketchUp and 3dsMax courses to effectively support the skillsets required within the construction industry. C3D Civil 3D / Infrastructure Specific Classes The Civil 3D courses are project-based and provide the student with an excellent working knowledge of the capabilities of this program. The classes focus on the specific technologies appropriate to current and projected skill set requirements for the development and refurbishing of our infrastructure system and also towards site development. Students are exposed to public 3D/virtual databases and learn about 3D data management and project file sharing through web-based technologies such as project FTP, MILCON, and city/state/national databases. Coursework integrates with CALTRANS and other public agency requirements and databases. PFC Certificate Completion Practical In this course, students demonstrate an understanding of the inter-relationship between the software programs learned in their Technology Certificate courses. They work 1:1 with their instructor, and design their own project deliverable, develop an action plan, evaluate the best methods to successfully complete their Certificate Completion Practical and ultimately create a project which uses the software programs learned throughout their Technology Certificate. By the completion of this course, students will apply the skill sets learned from all of their previous courses. The Certificate Completion Practical will be comprehensive and will be of a quality so that it can be presented to a potential employer as an example of a project which you have designed and executed yourself. Mission & Objectives The mission of Virtual Design and Construction Institute is to offer quality campus based and online certificate programs, to motivated adults who are able to work independently and in small groups and who may benefit from intensive instruction in various CAD, BIM and other Virtual Design software programs. The Virtual Design and Construction Institute will provide students with an up-to-date curriculum which is intellectually challenging, practical and appropriate for the professional and trades environments. Part of our mission is to convey to students the importance of continuing education. We endeavor to sustain our course offerings by developing an operational environment that is professionally managed, competently supervised, continually evaluated and appropriately modified thereby providing course curriculum material that are kept current. Virtual Design and Construction Institute Page 51 vdci 2016 Catalog published

52 provides onsite and online AutoCAD, Revit, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Navisworks, 3ds Max, SketchUp and other Construction Industry-targeted software training. In all programs and services, the Virtual Design and Construction Institute respects the value of diversity among students and faculty. Therefore, we encourage the participation of individuals from all nationalities, races, and colors. Virtual Design and Construction Institute Purpose Statement The special character of this institution is reflected in its commitment to the study of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) software, including CAD/BIM/Digital Prototyping and Visualization software programs. The purpose of the institution is to help students acquire competency in the use of Computer Aided Design, Building Information Modeling and other Virtual Design and Construction software. Virtual Design and Construction Institute Objectives All programs at Virtual Design and Construction Institute have a set of stated objectives which continue to evolve as the sophistication of the design software evolves. Currently, the institution s objectives are to: Provide students with training in the use of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and civil design software. Provide students with a professional atmosphere conducive to learning. Assure programs are delivered by highly qualified and experience instructors. Assure students obtain the skills and knowledge needed to improve their productivity and enhance their credibility in the workplace. Page 52 vdci 2016 Catalog published

53 Architectural CAD Technology Certificate Students must complete 188 Course Hours of Required and Elective Courses Course Number Course Name Number of Course Hours Required Courses Students must complete 148 Course Hours of Required Courses. Does not include prerequisites. PFC 101 Blueprint Reading for the Construction Industry 4 CAD 101 Introduction to AutoCAD 24 CAD 201 Intermediate AutoCAD 24 CAD 301 CAD Construction Documents 1 24 CAD 302 CAD Construction Documents 2 24 CAD 304 CAD Project Management 16 PFC 501 Certificate Completion Practical 32 Elective Courses Students must complete at least 40 Course Hours of Elective Courses BIM 101 Introduction to Revit 16 Strongly Recommended BIM 201 Intermediate Revit 16 Strongly Recommended BIM 301 BIM Construction Documents 1 16 BIM 302 BIM Construction Documents 2 16 BIM 303 BIM Architectural Detailing 16 BIM 304 BIM Project Management 16 BIM 321 Revit MEP 1 24 BIM 322 Revit MEP 2 16 BIM 341 Revit Structure 1 16 BIM 342 Revit Structure 2 16 BIM 361 Navisworks 1 16 BIM 401 Autodesk Certification Test Prep 4 CAD 303 CAD Architectural Detailing 16 Strongly Recommended + CAD 305 Introduction to 3D Modeling 24 Strongly Recommended CAD 306 Intermediate 3D Modeling 24 CAD 401 Autodesk Certification Test Prep 4 Strongly Recommended + C3D 301 Introduction to Autodesk Civil 3D 24 C3D 302 Intermediate Autodesk Civil 3D 24 Page 53 vdci 2016 Catalog published

54 C3D 303 Autodesk Civil Construction Documents 24 C3D 401 Autodesk Certification Test Prep 4 DAC 201 Introduction to 3ds Max 24 Strongly Recommended + DAC 202 Intermediate 3ds Max 24 DAC 203 Advanced 3ds Max 24 DAC 211 Introduction to SketchUp 16 Strongly Recommended DAC 212 Intermediate SketchUp 16 DAC 221 Introduction to Photoshop 16 DAC 222 Introduction to Autodesk Impression 16 Page 54 vdci 2016 Catalog published

55 BIM Technology Certificate Program Program Description 184 Course Hours of Instruction Program Completion Time 9 Months Upon Completion VDCI Professional Technology Certificate Awarded BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM) There is an increasing demand for competent architectural/engineering/construction/design engineering technicians knowledgeable in the application and integration of architecturally-based BIM software. The BIM courses at the Virtual Design and Construction Institute provide students the opportunity to obtain a certificate in these areas. The classes are designed to provide students an opportunity to learn relevant skills and technical knowledge used in a variety of construction industryfocused disciplines. The curriculum is based on the current professional skill sets required by business. The lessons learned and exercises practiced are based on current, industry CAD and BIM required skills. CAREER OPTIONS The following list is a sample of disciplines that employ people with a strong, working knowledge of BIM skill sets. Some areas require that their employees have professional training and/or experience in addition to the technical training learned at the Virtual Design and Construction Institute: Architects Electrical Engineers Mechanical Drafters Architectural Drafters Electrical Drafters Mechanical Engineers Construction Managers Sustainable Design Professionals MEP Trades People Contractors Interior Designers Sustainable Design Professionals Engineering Managers LEED Professionals Urban Planners The BIM Professional Technology Certificate is designed to provide students with the skills and technical knowledge requested by employers using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software. The certificate program focuses on the development of fundamental drafting and CAD and BIM skills and problem-solving strategies. Please see the Course Descriptions for further information on class content. Our BIM Professional Technology Certificate curriculum is built around how architects, engineers, contractors and trades professionals use CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) and BIM (Building Information Modeling) in their businesses for project documentation. There are eight focus areas of study which can be included in the required and elective courses for this technology certificate: (1) Fundamental Classes Blueprint Reading (2) CAD-specific classes using AutoCAD (3) BIM-specific classes using Revit and Navisworks (4) Revit MEP classes using Revit MEP Page 55 vdci 2016 Catalog published

56 (5) Revit Structure classes using Revit Structure (6) Civil 3D-specific classes using Autodesk Civil 3D (7) Digital Arts (Visualization)-specific classes using 3dsMax and SketchUp (8) Certificate Completion Practical (required for technology certificates) PFC Professional Fundamental Classes People working in the construction industry must know how to understand and work with construction documents. "Blueprint" is the historic name for construction documents. Architects, engineers and designers create the construction documents (blueprints). Proposals and bids are developed off of blueprints. Contractors build their projects based on the information provided on the "blueprints." Our Blueprint Reading for the Construction Industry course includes lectures, hands-on demonstrations and lab exercises to familiarize students with blueprint reading, and understanding the connectedness between different drawing sheets within a set of blueprints. CAD Computer Aided Design-Specific Classes Students begin their study of Computer-Aided Design (CAD), using AutoCAD. AutoCAD is the construction industry standard for 2D project documentation. In the construction industry, knowing how to use AutoCAD is exceptionally important. It is used at all levels and by all disciplines in the construction industry - including facilities people, sound engineers, trades professionals and solar power people, to name a few. In the VDCI introductory, intermediate and advanced construction documentation classes, students will learn AutoCAD, starting at the very beginning. As their skillsets develop, they will create construction documents for two residential projects. By the completion of our AutoCAD series of classes, a complete set of construction documents, including details, will be built for a moderately complicated residential project a project worthy of presentation during a job interview. BIM Building Information Modeling-Specific Classes After learning AutoCAD, our students expand their knowledge base into the realm of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Revit is the construction-industry standard software program for BIM. In Revit, you create a 3D model of a project and extract the construction drawings and details directly from the BIM model. The lessons learned in our successive Revit courses build upon previous courses. By the completion of our Revit series of classes, a complete set of construction documents will be built for a moderately complicated commercial project. Today, Government, Military, Hospital, Education and other similarly-scaled projects require that their work be completed in Revit (BIM). It is becoming increasingly common for construction managers to run 3D interference checks on the Revit (BIM) model using Navisworks. For example, Navisworks analyzes where the mechanical, plumbing, structural and other disciplines design work are occupying the same location in the building. By identifying these interferences during design, significant dollars are saved during construction, and change orders are significantly reduced. Today, most Government, Military, Hospital, Education and other similarly-scaled projects require that their work be analyzed in Navisworks. Revit MEP-Specific Classes BIM Technology Certificate students can specialize in Revit MEP (Mechanical Electrical Plumbing) by taking the BIM321 and BIM322 courses as a component of their Page 56 vdci 2016 Catalog published

57 BIM Technology Certificate program. Revit MEP is the industry standard for MEP engineers and trade professionals in the BIM environment. The MEP systems are modeled in Revit, and when reviewed and compared against one another using Navisworks, field-based change orders field can be resolved before installation. Revit Structure-Specific Classes BIM Technology Certificate students can specialize in Revit Structure by taking the BIM341 and BIM342 courses as a component of their BIM Technology Certificate program. Revit Structure is the industry standard for structural engineers and structural fabricators in the BIM environment. The structural systems are modeled in Revit, and when reviewed and compared against architectural, MEP and structural systems using Navisworks, field-based change orders field can be resolved before installation. DAC Digital Arts (Visualization)-Specific Classes Most clients want both technical documentation on their projects and renderings and animations, to better assist in seeing the project. SketchUp is a software program which is regularly used in the construction industry to create preliminary 3D designs for construction projects. 3ds Max is an incredible animation and rendering program which is used for higher-level, top quality construction renderings, animations, fly-throughs, product visualizations and even in the gaming and multi-media industries. VDCI has carefully developed our training in SketchUp and 3dsMax courses to effectively support the skillsets required within the construction industry. C3D Civil 3D / Infrastructure Specific Classes The Civil 3D courses are project-based and provide the student with an excellent working knowledge of the capabilities of this program. The classes focus on the specific technologies appropriate to current and projected skill set requirements for the development and refurbishing of our infrastructure system and also towards site development. Students are exposed to public 3D/virtual databases and learn about 3D data management and project file sharing through web-based technologies such as project FTP, MILCON, and city/state/national databases. Coursework integrates with CALTRANS and other public agency requirements and databases. PFC Certificate Completion Practical In this course, students demonstrate an understanding of the inter-relationship between the software programs learned in their Technology Certificate courses. They work 1:1 with their instructor, and design their own project deliverable, develop an action plan, evaluate the best methods to successfully complete their Certificate Completion Practical and ultimately create a project which uses the software programs learned throughout their Technology Certificate. By the completion of this course, students will apply the skill sets learned from all of their previous courses. The Certificate Completion Practical will be comprehensive and will be of a quality so that it can be presented to a potential employer as an example of a project which you have designed and executed yourself. Page 57 vdci 2016 Catalog published

58 Mission & Objectives The mission of Virtual Design and Construction Institute is to offer quality campus based and online certificate programs, to motivated adults who are able to work independently and in small groups and who may benefit from intensive instruction in various CAD, BIM and other Virtual Design software programs. The Virtual Design and Construction Institute will provide students with an up-to-date curriculum which is intellectually challenging, practical and appropriate for the professional and trades environments. Part of our mission is to convey to students the importance of continuing education. We endeavor to sustain our course offerings by developing an operational environment that is professionally managed, competently supervised, continually evaluated and appropriately modified thereby providing course curriculum material that are kept current. Virtual Design and Construction Institute provides onsite and online AutoCAD, Revit, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Navisworks, 3ds Max, SketchUp and other Construction Industry-targeted software training. In all programs and services, the Virtual Design and Construction Institute respects the value of diversity among students and faculty. Therefore, we encourage the participation of individuals from all nationalities, races, and colors. Virtual Design and Construction Institute Purpose Statement The special character of this institution is reflected in its commitment to the study of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) software, including CAD/BIM/Digital Prototyping and Visualization software programs. The purpose of the institution is to help students acquire competency in the use of Computer Aided Design, Building Information Modeling and other Virtual Design and Construction software. Virtual Design and Construction Institute Objectives All programs at Virtual Design and Construction Institute have a set of stated objectives which continue to evolve as the sophistication of the design software evolves. Currently, the institution s objectives are to: Provide students with training in the use of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and civil design software. Provide students with a professional atmosphere conducive to learning. Assure programs are delivered by highly qualified and experience instructors. Assure students obtain the skills and knowledge needed to improve their productivity and enhance their credibility in the workplace. Page 58 vdci 2016 Catalog published

59 BIM Technology Certificate Students must complete 184 Course Hours of Required and Elective Courses Course Number Course Name Number of Course Hours Required Courses Students must complete 168 Course Hours of Required BIM Courses. Does not include prerequisites. BIM 101 Introduction to Revit 16 BIM 201 Intermediate Revit 16 BIM 301 BIM Construction Documents 1 16 BIM 302 BIM Construction Documents 2 16 BIM 303 BIM Architectural Detailing 16 BIM 304 BIM Project Management 16 BIM 321 Revit MEP 1 24 BIM 361 Navisworks 1 16 PFC 501 Certificate Completion Practical 32 Elective Courses Students must complete at least 16 Hours of Elective Courses BIM 322 Revit MEP 2 16 BIM 341 Revit Structure 1 16 Strongly Recommended + BIM 342 Revit Structure 2 16 BIM 401 Autodesk Certification Test Prep 4 Strongly Recommended + CAD 101 Introduction to AutoCAD 24 CAD 201 Intermediate AutoCAD 24 CAD 301 CAD Construction Documents 1 24 CAD 302 CAD Construction Documents 2 24 CAD 303 CAD Architectural Detailing 16 CAD 304 CAD Project Management 16 CAD 305 Introduction to 3D Modeling 24 CAD 306 Intermediate 3D Modeling 24 CAD 401 Autodesk Certification Test Prep 4 C3D 301 Introduction to Autodesk Civil 3D 24 C3D 302 Intermediate Autodesk Civil 3D 24 C3D 303 Autodesk Civil Construction Documents 24 C3D 401 Autodesk Certification Test Prep 4 DAC 201 Introduction to 3ds Max 24 Strongly Recommended Page 59 vdci 2016 Catalog published

60 DAC 202 Intermediate 3ds Max 24 DAC 203 Advanced 3ds Max 24 DAC 211 Introduction to SketchUp 16 Strongly Recommended DAC 212 Intermediate SketchUp 16 DAC 221 Introduction to Photoshop 16 PFC 101 Blueprint Reading for the Construction Industry 4 Strongly Recommended Page 60 vdci 2016 Catalog published

61 Civil 3D Technology Certificate Program Program Description 184 Course Hours of Instruction Program Completion Time 9 Months Upon Completion VDCI Professional Technology Certificate Awarded Civil 3D In today s environment of infrastructure improvement, there is a growing demand for competent engineering/construction/design engineering technicians knowledgeable in the application and integration of civil engineering-based Civil 3D (C3D) software programs. The Civil 3D courses at the Virtual Design and Construction Institute provide students the opportunity to obtain a certificate in these areas. The classes are designed to provide students an opportunity to learn relevant skills and technical knowledge used in a variety of construction industry-focused disciplines. The curriculum is based on the current professional skill sets required by offices specializing in infrastructure improvement and civil engineering. The lessons learned and exercises practiced are based on current, industry Civil 3D-required skills. CAREER OPTIONS The following list is a sample of disciplines that employ people with a strong, working knowledge of Civil (Engineering) CAD skill sets. Some areas require that their employees have professional training and/or experience in addition to the technical training learned at the Virtual Design and Construction Institute: CALTRANS Staff Electrical Engineers Site Surveyors Civil Engineering Drafters Facilities Engineers Storm Water Engineers Civil Engineers Infrastructure Engineers Transportation Engineers Construction Managers Mass Transit Engineers Urban Planners Coastal Commission Engineers Mechanical Engineers Utilities Engineers The Civil 3D Professional Technology Certificate is designed to provide students with the skills and technical knowledge requested by employers using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software. The certificate program focuses on the development of fundamental drafting and CAD and BIM skills and problem-solving strategies. Please see the Course Descriptions for further information on class content. Our Civil 3D Professional Technology Certificate curriculum is built around how architects, engineers, contractors and trades professionals use CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) and BIM (Building Information Modeling) in their businesses for project documentation. There are six focus areas of study which can be included in the required and elective courses for this technology certificate: (1) Fundamental Classes Blueprint Reading (2) CAD-specific classes using AutoCAD (3) BIM-specific classes using Revit and Navisworks (4) Civil 3D-specific classes using Autodesk Civil 3D Page 61 vdci 2016 Catalog published

62 (5) Digital Arts (Visualization)-specific classes using 3dsMax and SketchUp (6) Certificate Completion Practical (required for technology certificates) PFC Professional Fundamental Classes People working in the construction industry must know how to understand and work with construction documents. "Blueprint" is the historic name for construction documents. Architects, engineers and designers create the construction documents (blueprints). Proposals and bids are developed off of blueprints. Contractors build their projects based on the information provided on the "blueprints." Our Blueprint Reading for the Construction Industry course includes lectures, hands-on demonstrations and lab exercises to familiarize students with blueprint reading, and understanding the connectedness between different drawing sheets within a set of blueprints. CAD Computer Aided Design-Specific Classes Students begin their study of Computer-Aided Design (CAD), using AutoCAD. AutoCAD is the construction industry standard for 2D project documentation. In the construction industry, knowing how to use AutoCAD is exceptionally important. It is used at all levels and by all disciplines in the construction industry - including facilities people, sound engineers, trades professionals and solar power people, to name a few. In the VDCI introductory, intermediate and advanced construction documentation classes, students will learn AutoCAD, starting at the very beginning. As their skillsets develop, they will create construction documents for two residential projects. By the completion of our AutoCAD series of classes, a complete set of construction documents, including details, will be built for a moderately complicated residential project a project worthy of presentation during a job interview. BIM Building Information Modeling-Specific Classes After learning AutoCAD, our students expand their knowledge base into the realm of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Revit is the construction-industry standard software program for BIM. In Revit, you create a 3D model of a project and extract the construction drawings and details directly from the BIM model. The lessons learned in our successive Revit courses build upon previous courses. By the completion of our Revit series of classes, a complete set of construction documents will be built for a moderately complicated commercial project. Today, Government, Military, Hospital, Education and other similarly-scaled projects require that their work be completed in Revit (BIM). It is becoming increasingly common for construction managers to run 3D interference checks on the Revit (BIM) model using Navisworks. For example, Navisworks analyzes where the mechanical, plumbing, structural and other disciplines design work are occupying the same location in the building. By identifying these interferences during design, significant dollars are saved during construction, and change orders are significantly reduced. Today, most Government, Military, Hospital, Education and other similarly-scaled projects require that their work be analyzed in Navisworks. DAC Digital Arts (Visualization)-Specific Classes Most clients want both technical documentation on their projects and renderings and animations, to better assist in seeing the project. SketchUp is a software program which is regularly used in the construction industry to create preliminary 3D designs for construction projects. 3ds Max is an incredible animation and rendering program which is used for higher-level, top quality construction renderings, animations, fly-throughs, Page 62 vdci 2016 Catalog published

63 product visualizations and even in the gaming and multi-media industries. VDCI has carefully developed our training in SketchUp and 3dsMax courses to effectively support the skillsets required within the construction industry. C3D Civil 3D / Infrastructure Specific Classes The Civil 3D courses are project-based and provide the student with an excellent working knowledge of the capabilities of this program. The classes focus on the specific technologies appropriate to current and projected skill set requirements for the development and refurbishing of our infrastructure system and also towards site development. Students are exposed to public 3D/virtual databases and learn about 3D data management and project file sharing through web-based technologies such as project FTP, MILCON, and city/state/national databases. Coursework integrates with CALTRANS and other public agency requirements and databases. PFC Certificate Completion Practical In this course, students demonstrate an understanding of the inter-relationship between the software programs learned in their Technology Certificate courses. They work 1:1 with their instructor, and design their own project deliverable, develop an action plan, evaluate the best methods to successfully complete their Certificate Completion Practical and ultimately create a project which uses the software programs learned throughout their Technology Certificate. By the completion of this course, students will apply the skill sets learned from all of their previous courses. The Certificate Completion Practical will be comprehensive and will be of a quality so that it can be presented to a potential employer as an example of a project which you have designed and executed yourself. Mission & Objectives The mission of Virtual Design and Construction Institute is to offer quality campus based and online certificate programs, to motivated adults who are able to work independently and in small groups and who may benefit from intensive instruction in various CAD, BIM and other Virtual Design software programs. The Virtual Design and Construction Institute will provide students with an up-to-date curriculum which is intellectually challenging, practical and appropriate for the professional and trades environments. Part of our mission is to convey to students the importance of continuing education. We endeavor to sustain our course offerings by developing an operational environment that is professionally managed, competently supervised, continually evaluated and appropriately modified thereby providing course curriculum material that are kept current. Virtual Design and Construction Institute provides onsite and online AutoCAD, Revit, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Navisworks, 3ds Max, SketchUp and other Construction Industry-targeted software training. In all programs and services, the Virtual Design and Construction Institute respects the value of diversity among students and faculty. Therefore, we encourage the participation of individuals from all nationalities, races, and colors. Virtual Design and Construction Institute Purpose Statement Page 63 vdci 2016 Catalog published

64 The special character of this institution is reflected in its commitment to the study of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) software, including CAD/BIM/Digital Prototyping and Visualization software programs. The purpose of the institution is to help students acquire competency in the use of Computer Aided Design, Building Information Modeling and other Virtual Design and Construction software. Virtual Design and Construction Institute Objectives All programs at Virtual Design and Construction Institute have a set of stated objectives which continue to evolve as the sophistication of the design software evolves. Currently, the institution s objectives are to: Provide students with training in the use of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and civil design software. Provide students with a professional atmosphere conducive to learning. Assure programs are delivered by highly qualified and experience instructors. Assure students obtain the skills and knowledge needed to improve their productivity and enhance their credibility in the workplace. Page 64 vdci 2016 Catalog published

65 Civil 3D Technology Certificate Students must complete 184 Course Hours of Required and Elective Courses Course Number Course Name Number of Course Hours Required Courses Students must complete 152 Course Hours of Required Courses. Does not include prerequisites. CAD 101 Introduction to AutoCAD 24 CAD 201 Intermediate AutoCAD 24 C3D 301 Introduction to Autodesk Civil 3D 24 C3D 302 Intermediate Autodesk Civil 3D 24 C3D 303 Autodesk Civil 3D Construction Documents 24 PFC 501 Certificate Completion Practical 32 Elective Courses Students must complete at least 32 Course Hours of Elective Courses BIM 101 Introduction to Revit 16 BIM 201 Intermediate Revit 16 BIM 301 BIM Construction Documents 1 16 BIM 302 BIM Construction Documents 2 16 BIM 303 BIM Architectural Detailing 16 BIM 304 BIM Project Management 16 BIM 321 Revit MEP 1 24 BIM 322 Revit MEP 2 16 BIM 341 Revit Structure 1 16 BIM 342 Revit Structure 2 16 BIM 361 Navisworks 1 16 BIM 401 Autodesk Certification Test Prep 4 CAD 301 CAD Construction Documents 1 24 Strongly Recommended + CAD 302 CAD Construction Documents 2 24 CAD 303 CAD Architectural Detailing 16 CAD 304 CAD Project Management 16 CAD 305 Introduction to 3D Modeling 24 Strongly Recommended CAD 306 Intermediate 3D Modeling 24 CAD 401 Autodesk Certification Test Prep 4 Strongly Recommended C3D 401 Autodesk Certification Test Prep 4 Strongly Recommended + Page 65 vdci 2016 Catalog published

66 DAC 201 Introduction to 3ds Max 24 DAC 202 Intermediate 3ds Max 24 DAC 203 Advanced 3ds Max 24 DAC 211 Introduction to SketchUp 16 Strongly Recommended DAC 212 Intermediate SketchUp 16 DAC 221 Introduction to Photoshop 16 PFC 101 Blueprint Reading for the Construction Industry 4 Strongly Recommended Page 66 vdci 2016 Catalog published

67 Digital Arts (Visualization) Technology Certificate Program Program Description 184 Course Hours of Instruction Program Completion Time - 9 Months Upon Completion VDCI Technology Certificate Awarded DIGITAL ARTS (VISUALIZATION) SOFTWARE There is a strong demand for competent architectural/engineering/construction/design and engineering technicians knowledgeable in the application and integration of architecturally-based digital arts (visualization) software, in addition to their more typical uses of CAD and BIM software. The digital arts software technology courses at the Virtual Design and Construction Institute provide students the opportunity to obtain a certificate in these areas. The classes are designed to provide students an opportunity to learn relevant skills and technical knowledge used in applying visualization software to a variety of construction industry-focused disciplines. The curriculum is based on the current professional skill sets required by business. The lessons learned and exercises practiced are based on current, industry digital arts/visualization-focused skill sets. People doing visualization work in the construction industry need to understand the relationship between plan, elevation and section views of components to be modeled. For that reason, we start our visualization certificate program with our blueprint reading course. We then have people learn basic AutoCAD and also 3D modeling in AutoCAD. From there, they develop their animation and rendering skills using SketchUp and 3ds Max, which are the leading software tools used to create a range of renderings and animations. CAREER OPTIONS The following list is a sample of disciplines that employ people with a strong, working knowledge of Visualization software skill sets. Some areas require that their employees have professional training and/or experience in addition to the technical training learned at the Virtual Design and Construction Institute: Advertising/Promotion Mgrs Engineering Managers Landscape Architects & Designers Architects Fashion Designers Store & Trade Show Designers Art Directors Graphic Designers Real Estate Managers Biomedical Engineers Industrial Designers Theatre/Stage/Set Designers Civil Engineers Interior Designers Urban Planners Our Digital Arts (Visualization) Certificate curriculum is built around how architects, engineers, contractors and trades professionals use CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) and BIM (Building Information Modeling) in their businesses for project documentation. There are six focus areas of study which can be included in the required and elective courses for this technology certificate: (1) Fundamental Classes Blueprint Reading (2) CAD-specific classes using AutoCAD Page 67 vdci 2016 Catalog published

68 (3) BIM-specific classes using Revit and Navisworks (4) Civil 3D-specific classes using Autodesk Civil 3D (5) Digital Arts (Visualization)-specific classes using 3dsMax and SketchUp (6) Certificate Completion Practical (required for technology certificates) PFC Professional Fundamental Classes People working in the construction industry must know how to understand and work with construction documents. "Blueprint" is the historic name for construction documents. Architects, engineers and designers create the construction documents (blueprints). Proposals and bids are developed off of blueprints. Contractors build their projects based on the information provided on the "blueprints." Our Blueprint Reading for the Construction Industry course includes lectures, hands-on demonstrations and lab exercises to familiarize students with blueprint reading, and understanding the connectedness between different drawing sheets within a set of blueprints. CAD Computer Aided Design-Specific Classes Students begin their study of Computer-Aided Design (CAD), using AutoCAD. AutoCAD is the construction industry standard for 2D project documentation. In the construction industry, knowing how to use AutoCAD is exceptionally important. It is used at all levels and by all disciplines in the construction industry - including facilities people, sound engineers, trades professionals and solar power people, to name a few. In the VDCI introductory, intermediate and advanced construction documentation classes, students will learn AutoCAD, starting at the very beginning. As their skillsets develop, they will create construction documents for two residential projects. By the completion of our AutoCAD series of classes, a complete set of construction documents, including details, will be built for a moderately complicated residential project a project worthy of presentation during a job interview. BIM Building Information Modeling-Specific Classes After learning AutoCAD, our students expand their knowledge base into the realm of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Revit is the construction-industry standard software program for BIM. In Revit, you create a 3D model of a project and extract the construction drawings and details directly from the BIM model. The lessons learned in our successive Revit courses build upon previous courses. By the completion of our Revit series of classes, a complete set of construction documents will be built for a moderately complicated commercial project. Today, Government, Military, Hospital, Education and other similarly-scaled projects require that their work be completed in Revit (BIM). It is becoming increasingly common for construction managers to run 3D interference checks on the Revit (BIM) model using Navisworks. For example, Navisworks analyzes where the mechanical, plumbing, structural and other disciplines design work are occupying the same location in the building. By identifying these interferences during design, significant dollars are saved during construction, and change orders are significantly reduced. Today, most Government, Military, Hospital, Education and other similarly-scaled projects require that their work be analyzed in Navisworks. DAC Digital Arts (Visualization)-Specific Classes Most clients want both technical documentation on their projects and renderings and animations, to better assist in seeing the project. SketchUp is a software program which is regularly used in the construction industry to create Page 68 vdci 2016 Catalog published

69 preliminary 3D designs for construction projects. 3ds Max is an incredible animation and rendering program which is used for higher-level, top quality construction renderings, animations, fly-throughs, product visualizations and even in the gaming and multi-media industries. VDCI has carefully developed our training in SketchUp and 3dsMax courses to effectively support the skillsets required within the construction industry. C3D Civil 3D / Infrastructure Specific Classes The Civil 3D courses are project-based and provide the student with an excellent working knowledge of the capabilities of this program. The classes focus on the specific technologies appropriate to current and projected skill set requirements for the development and refurbishing of our infrastructure system and also towards site development. Students are exposed to public 3D/virtual databases and learn about 3D data management and project file sharing through web-based technologies such as project FTP, MILCON, and city/state/national databases. Coursework integrates with CALTRANS and other public agency requirements and databases. PFC Certificate Completion Practical In this course, students demonstrate an understanding of the inter-relationship between the software programs learned in their Technology Certificate courses. They work 1:1 with their instructor, and design their own project deliverable, develop an action plan, evaluate the best methods to successfully complete their Certificate Completion Practical and ultimately create a project which uses the software programs learned throughout their Technology Certificate. By the completion of this course, students will apply the skill sets learned from all of their previous courses. The Certificate Completion Practical will be comprehensive and will be of a quality so that it can be presented to a potential employer as an example of a project which you have designed and executed yourself. Mission & Objectives The mission of Virtual Design and Construction Institute is to offer quality campus based and online certificate programs, to motivated adults who are able to work independently and in small groups and who may benefit from intensive instruction in various CAD, BIM and other Virtual Design software programs. The Virtual Design and Construction Institute will provide students with an up-to-date curriculum which is both intellectually challenging, practical and appropriate for the professional and trades environments. Part of our mission is to convey to students the importance of continuing education. We endeavor to sustain our course offerings by developing an operational environment that is professionally managed, competently supervised, continually evaluated and appropriately modified thereby providing course curriculum material that are kept current. Virtual Design and Construction Institute provides onsite and online AutoCAD, Revit, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Navisworks, 3ds Max, SketchUp and other Construction Industry-targeted software training. In all programs and services, the Virtual Design and Construction Institute respects the value of diversity among students and faculty. Therefore, we encourage the participation of individuals from all nationalities, races, and colors. Page 69 vdci 2016 Catalog published

70 Virtual Design and Construction Institute - Purpose Statement The special character of this institution is reflected in its commitment to the study of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) software, including CAD/BIM/Digital Prototyping and Visualization software programs. The purpose of the institution is to help students acquire competency in the use of Computer Aided Design, Building Information Modeling and other Virtual Design and Construction software. Virtual Design and Construction Institute Objectives All programs at Virtual Design and Construction Institute have a set of stated objectives which continue to evolve as the sophistication of the design software evolves. Currently, the institution s objectives are to: Provide students with training in the use of architectural, structural, mechanical/electrical/plumbing and civil design software. Provide students with a professional atmosphere conducive to learning. Assure programs are delivered by highly qualified and experience instructors. Assure students obtain the skills and knowledge needed to improve their productivity and enhance their credibility in the workplace. DAC - Digital Arts/Visualization Technology Certificate Students must complete 184 Course Hours of Required and Elective Courses Course Number Course Name Number of Course Hours Required Courses Students must complete 152 Course Hours of Required DAC Courses. Does not include prerequisites. DAC 201 Introduction to 3ds Max 24 DAC 202 Intermediate 3ds Max 24 DAC 203 Advanced 3ds Max 24 DAC 211 Introduction to SketchUp 16 DAC 212 Intermediate SketchUp 16 DAC 221 Introduction to Photoshop 16 PFC 501 Certificate Completion Practical 32 Elective Courses Students must complete at least 32 Course Hours of Elective Courses Page 70 vdci 2016 Catalog published

71 BIM 101 Introduction to Revit 16 Strongly Recommended + BIM 201 Intermediate Revit 16 Strongly Recommended + BIM 301 BIM Construction Documents 1 16 BIM 302 BIM Construction Documents 2 16 BIM 303 BIM Architectural Detailing 16 BIM 304 BIM Project Management 16 BIM 321 Revit MEP 1 24 BIM 322 Revit MEP 2 16 BIM 341 Revit Structure 1 16 BIM 342 Revit Structure 2 16 BIM 361 Navisworks 1 16 BIM 401 Autodesk Certification Test Prep 4 CAD 101 Introduction to AutoCAD 24 Strongly Recommended CAD 201 Intermediate AutoCAD 24 CAD 301 CAD Construction Documents 1 24 CAD 302 CAD Construction Documents 2 24 CAD 303 CAD Architectural Detailing 16 CAD 304 CAD Project Management 16 CAD 305 Introduction to 3D Modeling 24 Strongly Recommended CAD 306 Intermediate 3D Modeling 24 CAD 401 Autodesk Certification Test Prep 4 C3D 301 Introduction to Autodesk Civil 3D 24 Strongly Recommended C3D 302 Intermediate Autodesk Civil 3D 24 C3D 303 Autodesk Civil Construction Documents 24 C3D 401 Autodesk Certification Test Prep 4 PFC 101 Blueprint Reading for the Construction Industry 4 Strongly Recommended Page 71 vdci 2016 Catalog published

72 Curriculum Review/Revision There are two components of curriculum review, continuous and formal. Continuous curriculum review is conducted by instructors and is performed throughout the course using feedback from students taking the course and other instructors. Student feedback is solicited through course evaluations. Instructor feedback is discussed during weekly staff meetings and recorded in meeting minutes. Minor curriculum changes can be made by the instructor or online invigilator provided the changes remain in line with course learning objectives, goals, and Autodesk certification objectives. Formal curriculum review occurs on an annual basis. This review is conducted by the Curriculum Manager and will begin in January to allow for modifications to be made prior to the course development phase beginning on May 1st. The formal review focuses on evaluating program curricula over the previous year, researching industry practices regarding software in each program, determining any changes to certification objectives for the latest versions of course software, and identifying the need for programmatic changes based on these evaluations. The formal review culminates with findings and a recommended implementation plan. Course Descriptions Codes WE = Work Experience Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Courses Course Name Price Course Description CAD 101 Introduction to AutoCAD 24 course hours Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None 24 on-site hours or equivalent CAD 201 Intermediate AutoCAD 24 course hours Prerequisites: CAD 101 (WE) Corequisite: None 24 on-site hours or equivalent $ $ An introductory level course for professional designers, architects, engineers and others seeking job transition and professional advancement through acquiring computer design skills. By the conclusion of this class, participants will be able to apply AutoCAD for 2D design projects and will be qualified to enroll in the working drawings and three-dimensional (3D) AutoCAD classes. The course covers commands relevant to two-dimensional drafting techniques and especially the skills involved in developing a small set of architectural working drawings using paper/model space, user coordinate systems and layer management tools. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to enroll in the Working Drawings, CAD 3D Modeling and AutoCAD Project Management and Revit courses. Page 72 vdci 2016 Catalog published

73 CAD 301 CAD Construction Documents 1 24 course hours Prerequisites: CAD 201 (WE) Corequisite: None 24 on-site hours or equivalent CAD 302 CAD Construction Documents 2 24 course hours Prerequisites: CAD 301 (WE) Corequisite: None 24 on-site hours or equivalent $ $ The technical aspects of AutoCAD will be addressed including file referencing, paper/model space and the relational aspects of building sections, wall sections, multi-scale drawings and architectural details. Students will begin to develop a set of working drawing set for a residential project using Office Drafting Standards. Additional technical aspects of AutoCAD will be addressed including file referencing, paper/model space, database objects and the relational aspects of building sections, wall sections, multi-scale drawings and architectural details. Students will complete the development of a set of working drawing set for a residential project using Office Drafting Standards. Page 73 vdci 2016 Catalog published

74 CAD 303 CAD Architectural Detailing 16 course hours Prerequisites: CAD 302 (WE) Corequisite: None 16 on-site hours or equivalent CAD 304 Project Management 16 course hours Prerequisites: CAD 302 (WE) Corequisite: None 16 on-site hours or equivalent CAD 305 Introduction to 3D Modeling 24 course hours Prerequisites: CAD 101 (WE) Corequisite: None 24 on-site hours or equivalent CAD 306 Intermediate 3D Modeling 16 course hours Prerequisites: CAD 305 (WE) Corequisite: None 16 on-site hours or equivalent CAD 401 Autodesk Certification Test Prep 4 course hours Prerequisites: None Corequisite: None 4 on-site hours or equivalent $ $ $ $ $ Develop a clear understanding of the importance of graphic clarity between multi-scale detail drawings which are presented in a single construction document sheet. This class focuses on strengthening these skills and gives the class participants excellent practice in achieving these skills. Project Management and Document Coordination. This class ensures that students have the relevant exposure to organizing and managing a CAD-generated set of construction documents. This class is relevant for all disciplines in the construction industry. This course introduces 3D modeling concepts and will utilize lectures, hands-on demonstrations and lab exercises to familiarize class participants with AutoCAD commands relevant for 3D modeling. The course is targeted for 3D modeling of buildings and building systems which can be used for conflict resolution in Building Information Modeling (BIM). The 3D drawings will allow the class participant to show multiple perspective views of their computer model in one plotted drawing, and steps necessary to take the 3D model into Navisworks and Revit. An advanced 3D modeling course which continues 3D modeling for BIM and expands to prepare the student for 3D modeling with 3dsMax, SketchUp and other rendering and animation software programs. This hands-on and seminar class provides valuable information pertinent to the student passing the Autodesk Certification Test for AutoCAD. Course may be repeated. Page 74 vdci 2016 Catalog published

75 Civil 3D Computer-Aided Design (C3D) Courses C3D 301 Introduction to Autodesk Civil 3D 24 course hours Prerequisites: CAD 201 (WE) Corequisite: None 24 on-site hours or equivalent C3D 302 Intermediate Autodesk Civil 3D 24 course hours Prerequisites: C3D 301 (WE) Corequisite: None 24 on-site hours or equivalent C3D 303 Autodesk Civil 3D Construction Documents 24 course hours Prerequisites: C3D 302 (WE) Corequisite: None 24 on-site hours or equivalent C3D 401 Autodesk Certification Test Prep 4 course hours Prerequisites: None Corequisite: None 4 on-site hours or equivalent $ $ $ $ Students learn how to work with point data in AutoCAD Civil 3D; create and analyze a surface; develop a site; model roads, corridors, and pipe networks; work with survey data; and import and export data. Hands-on exercises throughout the courseware are provided in both a printed format as well as an onscreen format. In this hands-on in-depth course the student works through an actual site. Topics covered include: Project Setup and Management, Horizontal Site Design, Vertical Roadway Design, Complex Corridor Modeling, Complex Site Grading and Calculating Earthworks. This class explores develops a set of construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D. The course is applicable directly to the typical set of construction documents regularly prepared in the Civil Engineering office. The project includes site design, site layout, site sections, schedule and details. This hands-on and seminar class provides valuable information pertinent to the student passing the Autodesk Certification Test for AutoCAD Civil 3D. Course may be repeated. Page 75 vdci 2016 Catalog published

76 Building Information Modeling (BIM) Courses BIM 101 Introduction to Revit 16 course hours Prerequisites: None Corequisite: None 16 on-site hours or equivalent BIM 201 Intermediate Revit 16 course hours Prerequisites: BIM 101 (WE) Corequisite: None 16 on-site hours or equivalent BIM 301 BIM Construction Documents 1 16 course hours Prerequisites: BIM 201 (WE) Corequisite: None 16 on-site hours or equivalent BIM 302 BIM Construction Documents 2 16 course hours Prerequisites: BIM 301 (WE) Corequisite: None 16 on-site hours or equivalent BIM 303 BIM Architectural Detailing 16 course hours Prerequisites: BIM 201 (WE) Corequisite: None 16 on-site hours or equivalent $ $ $ $ $ This introductory course examines how Revit users design 3D models that simultaneously document the project in schedules and 2D architectural drawings. Topics include beginning a project, modifying elements, and presenting the model. By the conclusion of the course, students will gain valuable knowledge building a Revit Architecture (BIM) project from scratch and presenting multiple views of the model on an architectural sheet. In this intermediate course, students explore the more advanced methods of documenting a building project in Revit Architecture. Topics include scheduling building components, using the family editor to create 2D and 3D components, refining graphics, and construction documentation. By the conclusion of this course, students will be able to develop a BIM model independently and understand how to organize it as an integrated, interoperable construction document set. In this course, students explore the more advanced methods of documenting a building project in Revit Architecture. Topics include creating a titleblock, cartooning a set of construction documents, creating a site, modeling an existing commercial building, creating demolition plans and creating the model for a significant two-story expansion to the existing building model. By the conclusion of this course, students will be able to develop a BIM model independently and understand how to organize it for subsequent development into a set of integrated, interoperable construction documents. In this course, students explore the more advanced methods of documenting a building project in Revit Architecture. For the course project, Creating a full set of architectural construction documents for a commercial building, which includes an existing structure, an area of demolition plus a significant twostory expansion. This is the same project which was modeled in BIM 301 (Revit 3). At the completion of the course, the students will each have created a full set of architectural construction documents. Architectural Detailing. It is important for professionals to have a clear understanding of the importance of graphic clarity between multi-scale detail drawings which are presented in a single construction document sheet. This class focuses on strengthening these skills and gives the class participants excellent practice in achieving these skills. Course may be repeated. Page 76 vdci 2016 Catalog published

77 BIM 304 BIM Project Management 16 course hours Prerequisites: BIM 201 (WE) Corequisite: None 16 on-site hours or equivalent BIM 321 Revit MEP 1 24 course hours Prerequisites: BIM 201 (WE) Corequisite: None 24 on-site hours or equivalent $ $ Project Management and Document Coordination. This class ensures that students have the relevant exposure to organizing and managing a Revit (BIM)-generated set of construction documents. This class is relevant for all disciplines in the construction industry. Course may be repeated. This course is designed for engineers, architects, designers, drafters, project managers and others involved in the construction industry looking to explore the more advanced methods of documenting a building's Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems using Revit MEP. The class is designed to teach how Revit MEP is used to integrate MEP systems into the building envelope and also how the successful implementation of Revit MEP will facilitate collision detection within Navisworks. BIM 322 Revit MEP 2 16 course hours Prerequisites: BIM 321 (WE) Corequisite: None 16 on-site hours or equivalent $ This class enhances the lessons learned in Revit MEP 1 where the class focuses professional applications using Revit MEP software for either (specifically) Mechanical, Electrical or Plumbing applications. In this class, a number of Revit models are provided with the architectural and structural models already in-progress. BIM 341 Revit Structure 1 16 course hours Prerequisites: BIM 201 (WE) Corequisite: None 16 on-site hours or equivalent $ The class participant will use Revit Structure to design and develop the appropriate BIM 3D models and develop the Structural Engineering-based construction documents. In this class, architectural Revit models are provided for the class to develop the structural model and CDs, as would occur in practice. BIM 342 Revit Structure 2 16 course hours Prerequisites: BIM 341 (WE) Corequisite: None 16 on-site hours or equivalent $ The class continues where Revit Structure 1 left off, expanding on lessons learned to develop the appropriate BIM 3D models and develop the Structural Engineering-based construction documents. In this class, architectural Revit models are provided for the class to develop the structural model and CDs, as would occur in practice. Page 77 vdci 2016 Catalog published

78 BIM 361 Navisworks 1 16 course hours Prerequisites: BIM 341 (WE) Corequisite: None 16 on-site hours or equivalent BIM 401 Autodesk Certification Test Prep 4 course hours Prerequisites: None Corequisite: None 4 on-site hours or equivalent $ $ Navisworks 1 is an introductory level course for professional designers, architects, engineers, contractors and others seeking professional advancement and job transition through acquiring 3D and 4D modeling review skills. By the conclusion of this class, participants will be able to use Navisworks tools to: effectively run object-interference checks on 3D models from multiple disciplines, create 4D simulations, interactive animations and photorealistic renderings. This hands-on and seminar class provides valuable information pertinent to the student passing the Autodesk Certification Test for Revit Architecture. Course may be repeated. Page 78 vdci 2016 Catalog published

79 Digital Arts / Visualization Courses (DAC) DAC 201 Introduction to 3ds Max 16 course hours Prerequisites: None Corequisite: None 24 on-site hours or equivalent DAC 202 Intermediate 3ds Max 16 course hours Prerequisites: DAC 201(WE) Corequisite: None 24 on-site hours or equivalent DAC 203 Advanced 3ds Max 16 course hours Prerequisites: DAC 202 (WE) Corequisite: None 24 on-site hours or equivalent DAC 211 Introduction to SketchUp 16 course hours Prerequisites: None Corequisite: None 16 on-site hours or equivalent DAC 212 Intermediate SketchUp 16 course hours Prerequisites: DAC 221 (WE) Corequisite: None 16 on-site hours or equivalent $ $ $ $ $ This is a hands-on introduction to 3DS Max, on the Windows platform. This course will walk through the steps required to build a real world residential project. The skills and talents you develop can be directly applied towards creating environments and props for gaming and other virtual reality projects. As we progress we will learn to make planning decisions about efficient modeling, finally progressing to a 3D model that can be subsequently rendered into photorealistic images. 3dsMax Rendering will focus on rendering 3D models and will also develop the modeling skills learned in DAC 201. The student will learn material mapping and lighting to generate realistic renderings. In addition we will explore creating custom building materials, develop global illumination, radiosity and other lighting techniques 3dsMax Animation will focus on animating 3D models. In the process, students will apply the modeling and rendering skills learned earlier in the course sequence to create realistic walkthroughs and fly-bys of 3D models which can be used to present architectural, interior design and urban planning models. The technical aspects of animation will be addressed including key framing and inverse kinematics. This is a hands-on introduction to Google SketchUp, on the Windows platform. This course will walk through the basics of the software and develop preliminary design models and massing. Through the course we will learn about strategies and techniques to develop speed and efficiency in modeling and presentations. The classes are structured to cover strategies and techniques to aid the schematic design and design development phases. We will build several models of detailed portions of buildings throughout the course. Page 79 vdci 2016 Catalog published

80 DAC 221 Introduction to Photoshop 16 course hours Prerequisites: DAC 202 (WE) Corequisite: None 16 on-site hours or equivalent DAC 222 Introduction to Autodesk Impression 16 course hours Prerequisites: DAC 302 (WE) Corequisite: None 16 on-site hours or equivalent DAC 304 Project Management 16 course hours Prerequisites: DAC 302 (WE) Corequisite: None 16 on-site hours or equivalent DAC 401 Autodesk Certification Test Prep 4 course hours Prerequisites: None Corequisite: None 4 on-site hours or equivalent $ $ $ $ This course focuses on creating the visualization skills needed to create presentation boards, portfolios and other presentation media regularly used within the architectural/engineering/construction industry to present renderings, images, etc to regulatory boards, government institutions and owners. Students are provided existing renderings and other images and they learn to successfully incorporate these images into the required presentation media. This course focuses on creating presentation-ready images regularly used in the construction industry for submission to regulatory agencies for plan reviews, integrating AutoCAD drawing files. Project Management and Document Coordination. This class ensures that students have the relevant exposure to organizing and managing a visualization / rendering/animation project, including the management of render farms. This class is relevant for all disciplines in the construction industry. This hands-on and seminar class provides valuable information pertinent to the student passing the Autodesk Certification Test for 3ds Max Design. Course may be repeated. Page 80 vdci 2016 Catalog published

81 Professional Fundamental Courses (PFC) PFC 101 Introduction to Blueprint Reading 4 course hours Prerequisites: None Corequisite: None 4 on-site hours or equivalent PFC 201 Estimating and Take-Offs with Blueprints 4 course hours Prerequisites: None Corequisite: None 4 on-site hours or equivalent PFC 202 Commercial Blueprint Reading 4 course hours Prerequisites: None Corequisite: None 4 on-site hours or equivalent PFC 301 BIM Blueprint Reading 4 course hours Prerequisites: None Corequisite: None 4 on-site hours or equivalent $ $ $ $ This is a hands-on introduction to Blueprint reading. Understanding how to read a set of construction documents is of primary importance to anyone working on the construction industry. "Blueprint" is the historic name for construction drawings. Contractors would do their work implementing the design and construction processes detailed in the "blueprints." The course will utilize lectures, hands-on demonstrations and lab exercises to familiarize participants with the art of blueprint reading. The course will review sets of both residential construction documents and egress plans. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to make the connections and references between multiple documents contained in a set of blueprint drawings and will be qualified to enroll in the AutoCAD and Revit courses. The course will utilize lectures, hands-on demonstrations and lab exercises to familiarize participants with the art of estimating and take-offs from blueprints. The course will review sets of commercial construction documents, focusing on estimating and take-offs. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to make appropriate estimates and material take-offs from a set of commercial blueprint drawings The course will utilize lectures, hands-on demonstrations and lab exercises to familiarize participants with the art of blueprint reading for commercial construction documents. The course will review sets of commercial construction documents. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to make the connections and references between multiple documents contained in a set of commercial blueprint drawings This is a hands-on introduction to reading construction documents online and manipulating through Navisworks models using the software programs Autodesk Design Review and Navisworks Freedom Viewer. This course is primarily designed to reflect how construction and project managers are reviewing their projects online at the job site. Page 81 vdci 2016 Catalog published

82 PFC 501 Certificate Completion Practical 32 course hours Prerequisites: Successful completion of All Certificate Courses Corequisite: None 32 on-site hours or equivalent $ This is a thirty-two-hour, hands-on final project / final test presentation to the Institute to ensure that the student has successfully achieved all of the requirements for their Technology Certificate from the Virtual Design and Construction Institute. This course requires the preparation of a final project, which would take approximately 50 hours to complete. Includes time with the instructor to review, guide, provide direction, grade and evaluate. Page 82 vdci 2016 Catalog published