CAD Computer Aided Design QQI Level 5
Course outline
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills, 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
- 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, polylines, splines. arcs and circles
- Utilise a range of editing commands to modify existing constructions
- Create, insert, and edit a variety of blocks, layers and templates
- Employ appropriate techniques to customise a drawing in order to plot a page set-up 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
- Suggest health and safety initiatives aimed at reducing the risks associated with use of digital technology
Tutor: Eleanor O’Leary
Email: DSC-NightCollege@corketb.ie
Adult Education office Telephone: 086-0410668