CAD in Construction - 2D Computer Aided Design (PLA)

L2 Level 2

Part Time

5 October 2022 — 1 February 2023

City Centre Campus, Cardiff

This course is available at other locations or at different start dates/levels.

PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA

CAD in Construction - 2D Computer Aided Design (PLA)

About this course

This unit will equip candidates with the basic understanding and principles of 2D drawing environment, in terms of hardware, software and physical surroundings. It will explore the typical composition of a CAD system and health and safety matters that are associated with safe working practices.

This FREE course is only available to adults that are eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). Personal Learning Accounts, funded by the Welsh Government, are available to employed adults living in Wales that wish to develop skills to progress or change career.
Find out if you're eligible today.

What you will study

On this course you will learn how to:

Be able to use a CAD workstation safely
Be able to use key components in 2D CAD software
Be able to create lines and shapes relative to a co-ordinate system
Be able to use text, hatch and simple dimensioning routines
Be able to modify existing drawings
Be able to output a 2D drawing layout

Progression from this course would be to develop skills further in civil engineering and construction technology by studying on one of our Construction and built environment Level 3 full time or part time courses.

Course fee per year

Course Fee: £0.00

Entry requirements

Satisfactory interview and a desire to progress within the Construction and Design Industry. PPE/Equipment needed to study- Laptop or access to computer at home.

Important points

The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
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