AutoCAD 2D 2018
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Uxbridge Campus: Course Starting Tue 29 January 2019
Starts: 29/01/2019
Duration: 6 Week(s)
Where: Uxbridge Campus
When: Tuesday 18:00 to 21:00
Total College Fee: £275.00
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Uxbridge Campus: Course Starting Tue 14 May 2019
Starts: 14/05/2019
Duration: 6 Week(s)
Where: Uxbridge Campus
When: Tuesday 18:00 to 21:00
Total College Fee: £275.00
Entry Requirements
A good level of English is required.
Who is the course for
Computer aided drafting (CAD) is fast becoming the primary means of communicating design information in many industry sectors, particularly in engineering and manufacturing. This course is intended to provide an opportunity for learners to become familiar with using this industry-standard application and develop operational skills to create 2D drawings to the correct standards.
Course Content
Understanding how to use CAD software
Understanding drawing standards i.e. first and, third angle and isometric projections
Creating and managing 2D drawings:
- Preparing a template e.g. border, title block, logo etc.
- Using the set up commands e.g.. grip, snap, grid, layer etc
- Using drawing commands e.g. coordinate entry, line, arc, circle, text, dimension etc
- Using editing commands e.g. copy, move, and erase, rotate, trim, extend etc.
- Storing and presenting drawings.
- Drawing of different mechanical components and house planning activities
The AutoCAD Workspace
- The 2D Interface
- The Ribbon & panels
- Navigating the document
- Drawing & Modifying Tools
- Setting Units & Limits
- Model & Paper spaces
Creating a Drawing
- Drawing using Coordinates
- Drawing using the Tools
- Using Keyboard Shortcuts
- Using Dynamic Input
- Selecting objects
- Modifying objects
Efficient Workflow
- Creating Elevations
- Moving & Copying objects
- Mirroring objects
- Creating Layers
- Fillet Command
- Break command
- Fillet command
- Chamfer command
- Scaling in Paper Space
- Creating Templates
- User Coordinate System
Dimensioning
- Adding Dimensions
- Adding & Modifying Text
- Adding Multi-leaders
- Creating Text Styles
Working with Polylines
- Creating Polylines
- Editing Polylines
- Converting Lines to Polylines
- Adding Hatching.
Study Methods
Lectures, demonstrations and practical activities
How is the course assessed
No formal assessment but there will be an ongoing informal assessment
Where next - Further Studies
Auto Cad 2018 3D or other formal 3D modelling training.
Where next - Job Opportunities
Various
More Information
Last updated 23 August 2018
How to Apply
To apply for a course choose one of these methods:
- Online - click the Apply Now button, fill out the form and submit
- Post - download an application form here , or use the form in the prospectus. Fill it out and return it to: Student Records/Admissions, Uxbridge College, Park Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1NQ.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.
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Uxbridge Campus: Course Starting Tue 29 January 2019
Starts: 29/01/2019
Duration: 6 Week(s)
Where: Uxbridge Campus
When: Tuesday 18:00 to 21:00
Total College Fee: £275.00
-
Uxbridge Campus: Course Starting Tue 14 May 2019
Starts: 14/05/2019
Duration: 6 Week(s)
Where: Uxbridge Campus
When: Tuesday 18:00 to 21:00
Total College Fee: £275.00