2D AutoCAD Advance Course

Subsided cost €640, Direct Price €890.

12 Week Part Time Course October 2021

The use of computer aided design (CAD) systems in industry has become an essential part of the modern working environment. CAD is used at all stages of the design process, from conceptualisation and production of working drawings to the production of virtual reality images.

City and Guilds AutoCAD courses are widely accepted in industry as the most recognised qualification in the use of CAD. This course is designed to cover a wide range of 2D drawings and editing commands and routines to aid the application of AutoCAD. Participants will become familiar with the necessary techniques required to produce and edit drawings of medium complexity and prepare drawings from output to hard copy.

This unit aims to cover a wide range of 2D drawing and editing commands and routines to aid the application and modification of the CAD software. The learner will become familiar with the necessary techniques required to produce and edit drawings of medium complexity and prepare the drawings for output to hard copy.

Assessment and Grading
This courses will be assessed by:
Two practical drawing assessments – distinction/merit/pass/fail
Short Answer Questions assessment covering underpinning knowledge – pass/fail

Course Outline
Use a layering system and different line type styles
Define and use a system for grouping objects to form blocks or libraries
Produce isometric drawings within the 2D environment
Define and use an adjustable co-ordinate system based on user requirements
Use Complex Dimensioning routines
Use different drawing spaces and complex multi viewing areas
Produce hard copies of drawings
Make inquiries of an existing drawing and place reference points
Use a means of pre-command object selection in order to carry out editing processes
Change the properties of a number of drawn entities
Edit Blocks/symbols and hatched areas
Modify Continuous lines formed by a connected sequence of lines or arcs
Use a method to remove unused items and rename other items logically

Schedule

This course is scheduled to commence on 21st October 2021 with Griffith College Dublin.

Contact shortcourses@griffith.ie for further information.

Dates – 2D AutoCAD advance

Thursday           1 Evening 6.30pm – 9.30pm – 12 Weeks

​Oct: 21, 28

Nov: 04, 11, 18, 25

Dec: 02, 09, 16

Jan: 13, 20, 27

Exam Based – During course

How to Book a Subsidized Place

In order to access this programme, you must first complete the application form with Griffith College. Click here   complete the form.

Please Reference DPP Skillnet in your Application to ensure you will be directed back to us to receive the subsidised rate of €640.

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