Computer Aided Design (PLA)

L3 Level 3
Part Time
15 January 2025 — 4 June 2025
Barry Campus
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

About this course

This award will equip you 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

1.1 -Identify hardware required for a 2D CAD system 

1.2 - Identify software required for a 2D CAD system 

1.3 - Manage files including file types 

1.4 - Follow legislation associated with computer use 

1.5 - Describe safe working practices 

1.6 - Describe how to prevent common injuries associated with extended computer use

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Course fee per year

Course Fee: £0.00

Teaching and assessment methods

Practical assignment work and online exams.

Entry requirements

Applicants will need to have a genuine interest in producing computer aided drawings, and have successfully completed a level 2 qualification/equivalent or had relevant industrial experience

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

15 January 2025

End date

4 June 2025

Time of day

Night Time

Part Time

3 hours per week

Location

Barry Campus
Maps & directions
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

Course code

MMCR3P00
L3

Qualification

City & Guilds Level 3 Award in 2D Computer Aided Design (7689-05) (PLA)

Career prospects & further study

75,000

There are over 75,000 currently working across Cardiff Capital Region in Engineering and Electronic Engineering. The average wage for those working in the industry is £33,000. (Lightcast 2022).

The qualifications could lead to a career as a CAD draughtsperson. It could also help you to progress into similar courses within Higher Education.

Locations

Barry Campus
Barry Campus

Cardiff and Vale College,

Barry Campus,

Vale of Glamorgan,

CF62 8YJ