Practical Use of AutoCAD 2012 Training (Cost: £1,500)

(5 days taught & 2 days homework/assignments)

Start Date: 3rd January 2012

Our Unique Selling Point (Value for money)

Training session will only be limited to a maximum of 4 candidates per class. Our 'fast-track' training programme will usually be completed in 4 weeks, however we also offer longer training programme (e.g. over a six months period).

Course Description

The main aims of this course are to provide delegate/s the training in using basic commands in AutoCAD to produce a professional drawing and the practical use and understanding of AutoCAD to create drawings, reports and portfolios.

It would be beneficial if the delegates have background knowledge of essential technical drafting, an understanding of basic engineering principles and design processes.

Pre-requisites

No previous CAD experience is necessary. However, drafting, design or engineering experience is a plus.

It is also recommended that the student have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating system.

Course Objective

The primary objective of this course is to provide students with the practical AutoCAD 2012 knowledge in design, validation, and documentation processes that they will use to develop products using AutoCAD 2012. Upon completion of the course, students will be proficient in design and in documenting those designs using part and assembly drawing creation and annotation techniques.

The following items in using AutoCAD 2012 will be covered during the course:

• Start AutoCAD 2012 and open a new drawing
• Draw a line, a series of lines, and an object
• Select objects
• Delete objects
• Use dynamic input to enter commands
• Zoom and pan
• Find more information on using AutoCAD 2012
• Use a drawing template
• Display only the relevant tools specific for your drawing environment
• Set the drawing units
• Set the plot scale
• Use model space and paper space
• Working on tutorials and exercises (Course works)
• Create a 3D environment to draw 3D models & create basic 3D objects
• Plus many more practical functionalities and applications

Course Duration:  4 days taught plus 4 days exercise, course work and test.

Added-Value:

All candidates will be given access to CCW Company’s Intranet Portal for them to practice and download practical information at their leisure. This information includes: lesson plans, training materials, examples of exercises and tutorials, as well as recommended sites for research.

Tutor:

Qualified AutoCAD trainer experience in training candidates to City & Guilds level 2 and Level 3