Part Time Auto Cad 2D

Auto Cad 2D (Sept '09) Auto Cad training in Brighton

This course information relates to courses starting in September 2009.

Course code: FC

Course category: Part-time

End Qualification: City and Guilds 2D CAD 4353-01

Starting and ending month: September to July

Starting year: 2009

Days of the week: Tuesday

Course duration: 1 year

Time of day: Evening

Formal assessment: Formal assessment required

Course location: Pelham Campus

Course aims:
The course is designed to give new and existing users of Computer Aided Drawing packages to learning the industry standards of 2D drawing.
This course will suit a range of industrial and commercial applications for engineers, architects and draughts persons who wish to benefit from a firm foundation in the use of a commercial CAD package (AutoCAD).It will also suit those who have a general interest in developing their design and drafting skills.
By the end of the course you will be confident and skilled in the areas of Auto Cad 2d and will be able to draw set-up and drawing aids, work dimensions and cross-hatching, display and plotting and have a sound knowledge in health and safety.
A basic knowledge of computer use is essential but it is assumed all learners will have little or no knowledge of CAD systems and all classes are supported with full paper based and computer based support material.

Course content:
The following topics are included in this course:

• Parts and Workings of PC Workstation
• Health and Safety when operating PC Workstations
• Drawing set-up and drawing aids
• Operational efficiency including shortcut commands and templates
• Drawing and Editing
• Dimensioning and Cross Hatching
• Drawing Display and Plotting.

Facilities for students:
A fully equipped computer lab with the latest version of all recommended software is available for all learners. You will also be able to benefit from course tuition by a CAD qualified teacher and support material in both paper-based and electronic format.

Tutors:
Karl Salter has been teaching this course for the last three years and is a professionally trained CAD user and trainer.

Assessment: Online computer based test and course portfolio of assignments

Awarding Body: C>EMPBR

Entry Requirements:
You must have the ability to interact with the Windows operating system and be able to correctly make folders, store and retrieve files.
During the course, candidates will be working through prepared notes and a good command of written English is essential.

Interview for entry: Direct entry

Progression and links:
This course is designed for users of ACAD within their work situation and anyone with an interest in developing their Computer Aided Drafting skills.

Costs of your Course: Price on Application (to include all examination fees)

Part-time course fee guide.