Computer Aided Design 2D Award Level 2

Computer Aided Design 2D Award Level 2 City & Guilds Course Details This unit aims to equip candidates with the basic understanding and principles of a 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. This unit coverseight learning outcomes. On successful completion of the course the candidate will be able to: Use associated IT, CAD hardware and operating systems. Use basic file management techniques and maintain health and safety requirements. Use and identify key components of the software relating to the 2D drawing environment. Use a range of viewing commands and set up the drawing space. Use drawing commands to produce shapes. Use the CAD software’s co-ordinate system to aid accurate drawing. Use hatch, text and simple dimensioning routines. Use basic editing commands and produce simple hard copies. Entry Requirements Although no formal prior qualifications, learning or experience are required, candidates should ideally have a level of competence at least equal to that of the scheme. Assessment This unit will be assessed by: Two assignments covering practical skills - pass/fail. One GOLA on-line test covering underpinning knowledge - fail/pass/merit/distinction. Learning Outcome Students will have the opportunity to sit the assessment tests for this certificate, providing they reach the required level of proficiency.