Advanced Certificate in Computer Aided Design - City & Guilds 2303

Advanced Certificate in Computer Aided Design - City & Guilds 2303

Course ID:
PC86211

Academy:
Manufacturing

Introduction:
This course has a strong practical content and aims to provide students with a working knowledge of industrial computer aided draughting systems, and to significantly reduce the time needed to become competent on any computer aided draughting system. The course can be adapted via varied project work to compliment almost any engineering discipline such as Mechanical engineering design, Architectural design, Construction etc

Study Mode & Location:
This one year course which lasts for 3.5 hours per week will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
The course includes the following units:

• Interchange of Data Between Systems.
• Extraction of Data to Database.
• Improving Performance (Hardware Enhancement).
• Improving Performance (Software Features).
• 3D wire frame.
• Surface Modelling.

Assessment:
Assessment is continual and assessment decisions are based on course work and practical tasks and projects relating to the student`s engineering background or discipline. A small multi choice style paper is used to assess theory.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
Students can progress from this course to relevant employment.

How To Apply
You will need to have an informal interview with a Adult Admissions Adviser.
Many courses have limited places so please enquire as soon as possible. Following interview, the earliest you may enrol is mid-June.

Money Matters
Depending upon your circumstances, you may be able to study for FREE or at a reduced price.

Help, Advice & Further Information
If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.

Opening Hours:
Mon-Thur 9am-7.30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)
Fri 9.30am-4.30pm

The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the time of production. Preston College however, reserves the right to alter or amend the details contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers.