Certificate in Computer Aided Design
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Course Overview
This 10-week QQI Level 6 certifed 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. 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.
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.
Course Delivery and Modules
One class (running WEDNESDAYS) of two and half hours per week for 10 weeks (6.30pm-9.00pm)
- 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 and Hatching
- Plotting and printing to PDF
Education Progression
This is a higher education Level 6 5-credit module which may be recognised for modules exemption on DkIT programmes in Architectural Technology and Building Surveying. It may also be recognised for module exemption on other programmes by other higher education providers.
Fees and Funding
€300, payable in order to accept offer of place and non-refundable after course starts.
This course is FREE to those in receipt of an eligible DSP payment including:
- Jobseekers Benefit
- Transitional Jobseekers Payment
- Jobseekers Allowance
- One Parent Family
- Disability Allowance
- Qualified Adults of Working Age
- Carers Allowance
- Farm Assist/Fish Assist
- Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's Contributory or Non-contributory Pension
- Blind Pension
- Deserted Wives Allowance
Fees
Entry requirements
Applicants should have basic computing skills.
How to apply
Apply Directly to DkIT
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.
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Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).