Certificate in Computer Aided Design (Minor Award)

About the Course

The aim of this programme is to enable candidates to communicate engineering information in drawing form by
means of a standard Computer Aided Design (CAD) application.

Candidates complete two modules which are based on Level 6 modules currently contained in the Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.

The course will give participants the skills to:

  • Describe the design process and the role of drafting in that process.
  • Apply conventions for the layout of engineering drawings.
  • Produce finished isometric, orthographic sketches and multi-view drawings for the layout of orthographic drawings CAD including toleranced dimensions, enlarged details, auxiliary views and section views.
  • Develop simple conic sections and intersections.
  • Export CAD drawings in DXF and WMF formats
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Generate design layout and simple assembly drawings and bill of material using information from catalogues
  • Implement revision control on drawings
  • Produce a simple electrical schematic diagram

Assessment is by means of weekly projects and assignments, all conducted during class time.

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Named Award: Certificate in Computer Aided Design (Minor Award Level 6 NFQ)
Programme code: TBC
Duration: 2 x 12 weeks
Timetable: 1 evening per week
Commences: September 2009

Entry Level

NFQ Level 6 in Engineering or equivalent. All applicants must have competence in spoken and written English (please see page 117). Eligible candidates may be interviewed.

Course Content / Timetable

Tuesdays from 18:30 - 21:30

Modules:
Engineering Graphics 1
Engineering Graphics 2

Career Opportunities

In all areas of Engineering the principal method of communication is by means of drawing. In manufacturing
environment CAD is used to organize plant layouts and plan work flow patterns. In many areas of mechanical design there exists a recognized market skills in the area of CAD.

Graduate Profiles

Select here for student profiles - Dept of Mechanical Engineering

Fees & Funding

€890 (inclusive of ITT Dublin registration and examination fee).

How To Apply

Forms are also available on request directly from the Institute by contacting the information desk, Department of Lifelong Learning. Tel: +353 1 404-2101 or by emailing lifelonglearning@ittdublin.ie

Further Information

Programme Leader
Tom Healy, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Phone: +353 1 404-2854
E-Mail: tom.healy@ittdublin.ie

More Information
Information Desk, Department of Lifelong Learning.
Tel: +353 1 404-2101 Email: lifelonglearning@ittdublin.ie