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Part Time City & Guilds 4353 CAD (Computer Aided Design) Level 2 The Principles & Practice of 2D CAD
Vocational qualification
In Lincoln ()
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Duration
30 Weeks
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Subjects
- Production
- Part Time
- Industry
- Systems
- Computer Aided Design
- Drawing
- CAD
- Design
- Mechanical Engineering
- Construction Design
- CAD 2D
- CAD Engineering
Course programme
Part Time City & Guilds 4353 CAD (Computer Aided Design) Level 2 The Principles & Practice of 2D CAD
The use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems in industry has become an essential part of the modern working environment. It is used at all stages of the design process, from conceptualisation to production of working drawings. This unit aims to equip candidates with the basic understanding and principles of the 2D drawing environment, in terms of hardware, software and physical surroundings. It will explore the typical composition of a CAD system and health and safety matters that are associated with safe working practices.
Content1. Use associated IT, CAD hardware and operating systems.
2. Use basic file management techniques and maintain health & safety requirements.
3. Use and identify key components of the software relating to 2D CAD.
4. Use a range of viewing commands and set up the drawing space.
5. Use drawing commands to produce simple shapes.
6. Use coordinate methods to aid accurate drawing.
7. Use hatching, text and simple dimensioning routines.
8. Use basic editing commands and produce simple hard copies
Most of the course content is delivered using tutorial handouts with tutor support as required, allowing learners to progress at their own pace.
Level: 2 Course Type: Part Time Entry RequirementsEntry Requirements:There are no formal qualifications required. However, a basic competency in the use of a PC computer and file management is necessary.
The nature of both the learning and assessment required for the qualification is such that candidates will need basic literacy and numeracy skills ie the ability to read and interpret written tasks.
Progression & AssessmentAssessment and Progression:Two drawing assessments and an online assessment for underpinning theory.
ProgressionStudents who successfully complete this unit may wish to attempt the 4353 Level 3 – Unit 1. – The Application and Modification of 2D CAD unit.
Duration & LocationDuration:One evening per week for 2.5 hours, for 30 weeks
Location: Lincoln FeesFees:Fee details are available from the College. This is a full cost course and no fee remission is available.
Part Time City & Guilds 4353 CAD (Computer Aided Design) Level 2 The Principles & Practice of 2D CAD