| Awarding Body | City & Guilds 2D Level II |
|---|---|
| Schedule | 2 evenings per week, 6.00pm – 9.00pm |
| Fees | €760 |
| Duration | 10 weeks – 60 hours |
| Next Commencement Date | August / February |
| Learning Mode | Part Time with some online support |
Programme Audience and Overview
AutoCAD is an increasingly critical skills component required of professionals working in industry. The college provides CAD Training to candidates from various disciplines including interior design, engineering, landscape design, architecture, retail design, shop-fitting and building services. Participants are expected to have a basic knowledge of computers. It is advisable to have access to the AutoCAD programme outside of class time for practice and can arrange a free student license for all attendees.
Programme Aims and Objectives
The main aim of this course is to prepare candidates for the examinations leading to the following certification:
Successful participants will be awarded a City & Guilds Certificate in CAD 2D (7579-02). If you do not require City & Guilds Certification but would still like to train in CAD 2D, you may still take the course. You will not be required to pay the City & Guilds Registration Fee in this instance.
Programme Content
The programme is delivered through a series of tutor led classes with some online support, concentrating on labs and hands on skills.
- Procedures for set-up
- Use of Tool Bars
- File management
- Creating Prototypes
- New drawings
- Printing drawings
- Editing drawn information
- Applying hatch patterns
- Layering
- Creating and Inserting text
- Dimensioning
Assessment
The assessment for the course includes 2 practical assignments and one multiple choice test which is delivered online.
Career Progression and Opportunities
Successful graduates of this course may be interested in furthering their skills with our CAD 3D course. This programme also can lead to jobs and promotions within the following industries: interior design, engineering, landscape design, architecture, retail design, shop-fitting and building services.