CITY & GUILDS LEVEL 2 AWARD IN COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (2D)

This unit covers 8 learning outcomes. The candidate will be able to:

1. Use associated IT, CAD hardware and operating systems.

2. Use basic file management techniques and maintain health and safety requirements.

3. Use and identify key components of the software relating to the 2D drawing

environment.

4. Use a range of viewing commands and set up the drawing space.

5. Use the drawing commands to produce shapes.

6. Use the CAD softwares co-ordinate system to aid accurate drawing.

7. Use hatch, text and simple dimensioning routines.

8. Use basic editing commands and produce simple hard copies.

How you will gain the qualification

For the award of the level 2 CAD certificate, candidates must successfully complete all the assessments for the unit.

Level 2 2D CAD - Unit 206 - Assessment components required 7579-206 Written test

Unit 201 Assignment 1: Creation of Basic Drawing

Assignment 2: The Company Logo

The assessment includes two assignments and a multiple-choice test which covers the knowledge requirements. The multiple-choice test will be delivered on-line through the City and Guilds GOLA system (Global On Line Assessment).

What qualifications you need

There are no specific prior qualifications other than basic literacy and numerical skills i.e. the ability to read and interpret written tasks and to write in a legible and understandable form.

Where to next

Students may progress to the Level 3 Certificate in CAD (2D Computer Aided Design)