Computer Aided Design 3D Sketchup (ECDL)

Course details

This module is aimed at second- and third-level learners , commencing study in fields related to the architectural, engineering and construction sectors, who wish to certify their 2D CAD skills to an independent international standard.

Course Content

• Completing this ECDL Module enables learners to demonstrate they have the knowledge and skills to:
• Navigate using tools and views
• Use layers and levels
• Draw exchange – export drawings in different file types and import other files
• Create objects and elements, e.g. lines, rectangles, arc, polygon, hatch, etc.
• Use selection tools
• Manipulate objects and elements, e.g. copy, move, delete, rotate, scale, mirror, stretch, offset, explode, extend
• Use inquiry commands, e.g. to measure distances, angles, areas
• Set and modify properties, e.g. to change or match properties / attributes
• Insert, create and modify text and dimensions
• Use blocks and cells
• Use OLE, e.g. to embed or link a file or to add a hyperlink as on object
• Use and modify plot and print options

Career Opportunities

• ECDL is a certificate, which is officially recognised throughout Europe.
• ECDL is a basic requirement of major employers.

Entry Requirements

• Participants should have general knowledge of information technology applications.