Computer Aided Design
This 8-week course will provide learners with a solid introduction to CAD and equip them with the knowledge and skills to create and modify drawings using AutoCAD.
| Award Name | Certificate of Attendance |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Attendance | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
Duration
8 Weeks.
Course Delivery
One class of two and half hours per week for 8 weeks (6.30pm-9.00pm).
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicants should have basic computing skills.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
CAD technicians are employed by companies and organisations in various sectors, e.g. construction, electrical, piping, structural and mechanical engineering, manufacturing, woodwork and metalwork, local authorities and architectural consultants.
They generally work as part of an engineering, design or development team to produce the detailed 2D drawings required at the various stages of a project’s design and implementation. They work closely with architects, engineers, project managers, technicians, suppliers, quantity and building surveyors and clients.
Further information
Registration for a part-time course at DkIT could not be easier.
Just click on dkit.ie/parttime or dkit.ie/postgraduate to search for your course and follow the ‘How To Apply’ instructions on the course page.
Please note that early registration is advisable as the number of places on many courses are limited. Applications will be dealt with in order of receipt of completed application and appropriate fee. Applicants must notify the Lifelong Learning Centre in writing in the event of your withdrawal from any course for any reason.
If you have any questions about registering for a course, contact our Lifelong Learning Team on parttime@dkit.ie or call us on +353 (0)42 9370290
Tax Relief / Other Funders
Tax relief at the standard rate of tax (20%) is available for certain tuition fees on courses which lead to third-level awards.
For further information visit revenue.ie to receive a copy of form IT31. This applies only to students who are funding their studies from their own income. Always retain your receipt of payment from DkIT for tax purposes.
In certain circumstances students may receive financial aid in paying their fees from County Enterprise Boards, Leader Partnerships, Department of Social Protection and other organisations.
Apply online Visit www.dkit.ie/partime for information on how to enrol online for this course
or see Application weblink below.
Please note that early registration is advisable as the number of places on many courses is limited. Applications will be dealt with in order of receipt of completed application and appropriate fee.
Having a computer aided design education can create a lot of business opportunities. A business with CAD design training and experience can find work in many industries, from interior design and product design to engineering and architecture.
The aim of this course is to enable participants to develop basic skills in an AutoCAD environment.
Who Should Apply?
This course offers participants the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and competencies in computer aided draughting and design. There is no requirement to have any previous CAD knowledge.
- Understanding the AutoCAD Interface
- Creating, Opening and Saving Drawings
- Drawing and Modification Commands
- Co-ordinate Systems - Absolute, Relative and Polar as well as Direct Distance Entry
- Layers, Text, Dimensions
- Hatching and Plotting your drawings
Jane Smyth, Course Lecturer
E: jane.smyth@dkit.ie