Computer Aided Draughting using Solidworks
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
12 weeks (36 hours). Wednesday evenings: 6.00pm – 9.00pm (3 hours per evening).
Further information
To check out the next start date / enrolment date for evening courses please view the college website
https://monaghaninstitute.ie/courses/evening-courses/
or contact eveningcourses@cmetb.ie to register or call 087 4054311 or 049 4353904.
Monaghan Institute, Monaghan Education Campus, Armagh Road, Monaghan.
All Level 5 and Level 6 evening courses are free of charge under the Skills to Advance or Skills to Compete initiative.
Description:
This programme module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to utilise Computer technology as a design tool and a presentation media.
Learners will be able to:
• Analyse key features and characteristics of computer hardware and software in relation to computer-aided draughting and SOLIDWORKS interface.
• Interpret key terminology, commands and icons associated with computer-aided draughting.
• Discuss the contribution of technology as a design tool.
• Utilise appropriate drawing commands to create a range of two-dimensional geometrical constructions to include lines, poly-lines, splines, arcs and circles.
• Utilise a range of editing commands to modify existing constructions.
• Utilise appropriate drawing commands to create a range of 3D solids to include spheres cylinders, cubes etc
• Create, insert and edit a variety of blocks, layers and templates.
• Employ appropriate techniques to customise a drawing in order to plot a page setup and layouts.
• Apply a range of labelling techniques to include hatching, text and dimensioning.
• Modify the properties of a drawing to include application of line-type, line-weights, colours and scales.
• Customise and restore default drawing tool settings.
5N1604 Computer Aided Draughting (2D)
Why study for an Evening Qualification?
- Gain a competitive advantage in the workplace by enhancing your knowledge and skills
- Enhance existing qualifications and CV
- Develop both academically and professionally (enhanced skills such as communication, leadership skills, listening skills)
- Personal development and self-actualisation felt when you obtain a recognised national qualification.
- Develop a personal interest
- Adapt to workplace changes
- Flexible learning – courses are delivered on a part time basis
Charlotte Dunne
Community Education Facilitator (Evening Provision)
Cavan Monaghan ETB
Email: eveningcourses@cmetb.ie
Tel: 049 4353904
Mob: 087 4054311