Level 2 Award in 2D CAD (C&G 7579)

This is a practical, hands-on programme ensuring regular contact with the software. The unit offered includes:
Use associated IT and CAD hardware and operating system;
Use basic file management techniques and maintain health and safety requirements;
Use and identify key components of the software relating to the 2D drawing environment;
Use a range of viewing commands and set up the drawing space;
Use drawing commands to produce shapes;
Use the CAD software's co-ordinate system to aid accurate drawing;
Use hatch, dimensioning routines, blocks and attributes;
Use viewports to create drawings for manufacture;
Use basic editing commands and produce simple hard copies;
Use software shortcuts to enable quick commands.