Course details

What is this course about?

This programme allows the learner to develop the ability to apply the drafting procedures required to create and modify existing 3D objects either surfaces or solids at any position within Three Dimensional Space.

\On completion of this course, students should be able to:

  • Apply appropriate commands to set the 3D modelling environment;
  • Create and use working planes at any required position/attitude within 3D Space;
  • Define and use co-ordinate points at any position within 3D Space;
  • Apply appropriate commands to construct the whole or part of a 3D model using the best available method; Surface or solid modelling;
  • Apply appropriate commands to modify 3D solid objects;
  • Apply appropriate commands to perform 3D operations on existing objects;
  • Apply appropriate commands to manipulate a 3D model;
  • Apply appropriate commands to view 3D model in a variety of display formats;
  • Print/plot/export 3D models.

What are the minimum entry requirements?

Applicants must have completed Basic CAD (Part 1) and Level 2 Award in Computer Aided Design before progressing to this module

All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Lifelong Learning reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the programme.

Assessment and grading

This unit will be assessed by:

  • Two assignments covering practical skills.
  • One GOLA on-line test.
Updated on 08 November, 2015

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