CAD in Construction - 2D Computer Aided Design

L2 Level 2
Part Time
6 March 2025 — 4 July 2025
City Centre Campus, Cardiff
£: This course is free for unemployed adults or adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-40 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding

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.

What you will study

On this course you will learn how to:

  1. Be able to use a CAD workstation safely
  2. Be able to use key components in 2D CAD software
  3. Be able to create lines and shapes relative to a co-ordinate system
  4. Be able to use text, hatch and simple dimensioning routines
  5. Be able to modify existing drawings
  6. 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

Part-time enrolment fee: £40.00

Exam Fee: £40.00

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.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

6 March 2025

End date

4 July 2025

Time of day

Night Time

Part Time

4 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Maps & directions
£: This course is free for unemployed adults or adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-40 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding

Course code

CPCC2P01
L2

Qualification

60151158 City & Guilds Level 2 Award In 2D Computer Aided Design

Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

CCTC,
Dumballs Road,
Cardiff,
CF10 5FE