OUSL

AUTOCAD CERFICATE COURSE

Computer aided design and drafting has many industrial applications. Individual who are familiar with computer
aided design and drafting Programmes, can work in the fields of Architected drafting, Mechanical drafting, Civil
drafting and Electrical drafting etc.
This Certificate in Computer aided drafting and Modelling is a short course designed by us to serve various
industries. The knowledge gained by this course can be applied for industries and specific requirements by
students following various technology programmes or by individuals seeking a career in computer aided design
and drafting.

During the course, students learn the features, commands and techniques for creating, editing, and
printing drawings with AutoCAD. Using practical hands-on exercises, students explore how to create
2D production drawings in the best interactive learning environment under the guidance of a qualified
lecturer. Students who complete this course will have sufficient knowledge to address the growing needs
of industry and successfully achieve an OUSL (Open University of Sri Lanka) certification, which is
recognized worldwide.
CERTIFICATION
This course is specifically designed for students to achieve a recognized Certificate in Computer aided
drafting and Modelling with AutoCAD.
A Course Completion Certificate is issued by the Faculty of Engineering Technology of the Open
University of Sri Lanka.
OUSL certifications are industry-recognized credentials that can help you succeed in your design
careerproviding benefits to both you and your employer. The certifications provide reliable validation
of skills and knowledge, and they can lead to accelerated professional development, improved
productivity, and enhanced credibility.
PREREQUISITES
No previous knowledge is required for students to enroll for this course.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Basic knowledge of computer and knowledge of drafting.

COURSE OUTLINE

Course Topics
User Interface
UI Navigation / Interaction
Creating Drawings
Coordinate Entry
Draw Tools and Settings
Manipulating Objects
Grips
Object Selection
Move Objects
Drawing Organisation and Inquiry
Commands
Layers
Object Properties
Linetypes
Inquiry
Calculate the area of objects
Change object properties
Use layers
Altering Objects
Modify Tools
Stretch Objects
Offset Objects
Create a radius between objects
Trim and extend objects
Break and Join objects
Working with Layouts
Layouts and Viewports
Annotations
Adding to a drawing
Work with Text: text styles, text
justification and multi-line text
Set the Annotative property for objects
Create and use Multileaders
Dimensioning
Adding dimensions to a Drawing
Create Dimensions
Edit Dimensions
Work with Dimension Styles

Hatching Objects
Hatching Objects
Fills and Gradients
Edit Hatch Patterns and Fills
Use hatching
Working with Reusable Content
Blocks
Design Center
Tool Palettes
Creating Additional Drawing Objects
Shapes
Hide and isolate objects
Create polyline
Edit polylines
Create Template Content
Create and Use Templates
Insert and Manage External
References
Apply External References
Isolate or Hide Displayed Objects
Manipulating Objects
Use grips
Copy, Move, Mirror and Rotate
Objects
Use selection set methods
Describe and use arrays
Use rotation reference angles
Layouts and Visibility
Create and use Viewports
Create and use Layouts
Create and Manage Layers
Printing and Plotting
Use page setup for plotting
Reusable Content
Create, insert and edit blocks

Basic 3D Concepts
Why use 3D?
Types of Three-Dimensional Models
Viewing a 3D Model
Adding Thickness to 2D Objects
Working with 3D Coordinates
What are 3D Coordinate Systems?
User Coordinate System
Creating Surfaced Objects
Creating 3D Faces
Tabulated Surfaces
Surfaces of Revolution
Solid Modeling Concepts
What is solid modeling?
Wireframe Models
Surface Models
Solid Models
Creating Solid Models from Two
Dimensional Shapes

Composite Solid Models

What is a composite solid model?
Adding Solid Objects
Subtracting Solid Objects
Working With Solid Models
Filleting Solid Models
Chamfering Solids
Deleting Faces and Creating a
Shell
Advanced Solid Editing Options
Plotting 3D Models
Working with the Layout Feature
and Layout Tabs
Creating a New Layout
Layout Settings
Scaling Viewports
Creating 2D Views from a Solid
Model

PRICING INFORMATION
Course Duration: 60 hours (12 Sessions - 5 Hours per Session)
Starting Date: 01th June 2014
Day(s): Sundays
Time: 8.30AM till 1.30PM
Delivery Method: Lectures & Hands-On Practice
Course Price (0% VAT): Rs. 14900.00
What's Included..

Training by an experienced Mechanical Engineer

Full Notes
AutoCAD Software

See more at: http://www.ou.ac.lk