AutoCAD Foundation

Course Overview

This course focuses on CAD fundamentals using AutoCAD 2008/2010 (or other software) and is intended to allow delegates to create, modify and develop drawings.  The course requires the delegate to have a basic understanding of the CAD graphical user interface, computers and the operating system. 

Business Benefits

A highly practical course that will reduce drawing and design time by use of the latest software and up to date techniques.  It raises levels of employee confidence in the use of the software.

Learn To

• Set up the CAD workspace environment
• Create, modify and develop drawings
• Draw and edit tools
• Use Object snaps
• View control parameters
• Select sets
• Control Layers
• Use and modify Text
• Use and modify Dimensioning
• Plot

Mode of Delivery

The course will be classroom based utilising the latest AutoCAD 2010 software package. Course materials summarising process steps and key learning points will be given to each delegate for easy reference and use in their own working environment.

Individual Participant Projects

On completion of the training the delegate will be required to complete an assessment exercise. 

Further Training/Assistance

Further training courses available at ATG Training:

• CAD02 – Intermediate AutoCAD 2010 (or other software)
• CAD03 – Advanced AutoCAD 2010 (or other software)
• CAD04 – 3D modelling

For more information please contact Yvette Garcia-Mier at ATG Training.

Tel:  01296 737808 or email y.garcia-mier@atg-training.co.uk

Please Note:

ATG Training, through the Skills for Technology project, have funding to support CAD, CAM, CNC and Electrical training until December 2010, but are subject to meeting the eligibility criteria.  For details of funding and eligibility criteria, please contact Yvette Garcia-Mier.