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AutoCAD Intermediate - Short Course

The Cass Short Courses

Short course

In London ()

£ 505 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Duration

    4 Weeks

Exploring the most widely used technical drawing software, this short course will help you build on your existing knowledge of AutoCAD and digital technical drawing. Adding to your existing knowledge of the software package, it will help you develop new skills for collaborative working and more complex technical drawings.

The course will be delivered as a series of short lectures on the topics listed below. These will be reinforced by a variety of practical exercises. The later sessions will include a surgery for troubleshooting and support in a small group.

About this course

Computer-aided design (CAD) is a vital part of the construction industry. All architects, technicians and construction industry professionals are expected to have at least a basic working knowledge of CAD, and this intermediate course will build on your existing CAD skills and knowledge.

This course is suitable for those with a basic existing knowledge of AutoCAD who are already using AutoCAD but want to revise and expand their skills.

Students will be required to have:

existing knowledge of drawing conventions, architectural terminology and methods of working within the construction industry
basic computer proficiency
a beginner's or basic grasp of the principles and uses of AutoCAD

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Subjects

  • Technical Drawing
  • AutoCAD
  • Drawing
  • 3D
  • Architectural
  • Drawing software
  • Digital technical
  • Plans
  • Sections
  • Elevations

Course programme

The topics and techniques taught include:

  • an introduction to the software, interface, version differences (including full AutoCAD vs AutoCAD LT)
  • version differences (including full AutoCAD vs AutoCAD LT)
  • using co-ordinate systems
  • efficient drawing – working with shortcuts and the command line
  • drawing techniques for various scales/types of drawing – plans, sections, elevations and details
  • drawing organisation and management, layering and visibility
  • creating and using hatches
  • using styles to manage the appearance of text, dimensions and annotations
  • using blocks/groups
  • smart groups/records
  • plotting/printing, plot styles, managing and automating output
  • introduction to standards for working with other professionals – focus on Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) (UK) and Uniclass standards
  • Xrefs and team working
  • separating drawing and plot files
  • interchange formats

By the end of the course, you will have acquired:

  • the ability to draw 2D details
  • the ability to present and style content for printing
  • the beginnings of working in 3D
  • methods of team working and collaboration

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