Entry Requirements
Some prior knowledge of CAD is recommended and/or a Level 2 CAD qualification
Study Mode
Part time
Duration
30 weeks x 3 hours
Timetable
Various
Key features and benefits
- Study at our modern Campus
- Fantastic learning facilities
- Connections with over 3,000 employers to help you find a job
- Rated "Good" by Ofsted in all areas - January 2022
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Overview
This course is suitable for those wanting to develop their AutoCAD skills further and gain more in-depth skills and those who want to work with AutoCAD drawings.
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What will I study?
On the course you will be able to:
- Use a layering system and different line type styles
- Define and use a system for grouping objects to form blocks or libraries. Blocks/WBlocks
- Produce isometric drawings within the 2D environment
- Produce 1st, 3rd angle and sectional drawings
- 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.
- Use Paper Space create different scales
- Produce hard copies of drawings
- Make inquiries of an existing drawing and place reference points
- Use XRefs
- Change the properties of drawn entities
- Edit blocks/symbols and hatched areas
- Use a method to remove unused items
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Entry Requirements
Some prior knowledge of CAD is recommended and/or a Level 2 CAD qualification.
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How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed with two practical assignments and a short-written exam.
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For more information
For more information about this course, contact our specialist team on 01254 292500 or email business@blackburn.ac.uk
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Additional Learning Support
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Rated "Good" by Ofsted
January 2022