AutoCAD Essentials

Bringing your ideas to life! AutoCAD gives you the tools to turn your thoughts into solid, workable designs.

Course Description

Create designs you could literally only imagine until now! This course will take you through the basics of 2D draughting techniques and step you through real life mechanical and architectural project examples.   

What you'll learn

This course will teach you how to create and edit 2D AutoCAD drawings, giving you an understanding of the basic principles of the programme, and setting you up for the next levels, including 3D design.

What you’ll be able to do with this training

Be one step ahead of the rest, as knowing the basics of AutoCAD looks great on a CV for employers in manufacturing, construction, and engineering industries.

You’ll join your employer in understanding how building accurate frameworks on a computer saves a lot of time, effort and money on the factory floor. Additionally, your new-found knowledge in AutoCAD will enable you to begin building your digital design portfolio.  

Topics

 You will learn:

•  Drawing environment set-up, viewing and crosshair control

•  Draw and edit commands using general construction

•  Enhancements, blocks, dimension and hatching

•  Plotting and presentation.