2D Computer Aided Design - City & Guilds

Course details

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.

Entry Requirement

Although there are no formal entry requirements, participants would be expected to have a basic knowledge of computers and computing skills. This course is suitable for learners that wish to develop skills and knowledge in the CAD environment

Course Content

• Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
• Use associated IT, CAD hardware and operating systems
• Use basic file management techniques and maintain health and safety requirements
• Use and identify key components of the software relating to the 2D drawing environment
• Use a range of viewing commands and set up the drawing space
• Use drawing commands to produce shapes
• Use the CAD software’s co-ordinate system to aid accurate drawing
• Use hatch, text and simple dimensioning routines
• Use basic editing commands and produce simple hard copies