CAD Certificate Program (Self-Paced)

We start at the very beginning, using AutoCAD to draw drafting symbols, kitchen and bath fixtures, and then create a floor plan. We assemble everything into one sheet file. Learn about Drawing on Layers, Adding Text, Dimensions & Plotting.

• Create drafting symbols, kitchen and bath fixtures, a floor plan and integrate all information into one deliverable sheet file
• Distinguish the differences required to generate drawings for use as annotation and real-world model components
• Create and insert blocks and externally reference files and determine the appropriate times to apply those skill sets
• Master file management, drafting on layers, integrating drawing component files and plotting while creating on the class residential project

Use AutoCAD to draw an abbreviated set of construction documents for a residential project: floor plan, roof plan, foundation plan, electrical plan & building elevations. Create, insert and link drawings. Learn the best workflow.

• Create an abbreviated set of construction documents including floor plan, foundation plan, electrical plan and building elevations for a small residential project
• Create and insert blocks, externally reference files and determine the appropriate times to apply those skill sets to optimize project efficiency
• Demonstrate layer and file management, external file referencing, use of model/layout environments and user coordinate systems
• Apply intermediate-level skills including layer management, user coordinate system development, creating sheet layout environments and plotting

Develop titleblock drawings from scratch. Then we draw a floor plan, multi-scale enlarged plans, roof plan and building elevations for a large one-story residence which will be continued in CAD 302.

• Create titleblock and titleblock/drawing label components for a professional office to facilitate development of deliverable sheet files.
• Create floor plan, enlarged plan, roof plan and building elevation of a moderately complex residential project
• Successfully integrate referenced files to create construction documents
• Demonstrate layer and file management, use of model/layout environments and multi-scale drawing presentation
• Organize deliverable sheet set to conform to the National CAD Standards
• Apply intermediate-level skills to create sheet layout environments and plotting

Create custom titleblock drawings from scratch. Then draft a floor plan, multi-scale enlarged plans, roof plan, and building elevations for a large one-story residence—continued in CAD 302.

• Create building elevations, sections, and wall sections; revise detail drawings; draft a metes and bounds (civil) drawing; and compile deliverable sheet files for a moderately complex residential project
• Develop a title sheet and incorporate appropriate general notes and keynote legends
• Integrate external reference files to produce complete, coordinated construction documents
• Demonstrate effective layer and file management, utilize model/layout environments, and apply multi-scale drawing presentation techniques
• Apply intermediate to advanced skills to create professional sheet layouts and prepare files for plotting
• Organize the deliverable sheet set in accordance with National CAD Standards

Create detail drawings. Learn the two dominant CAD standards AEC firms use – making detail drawings from scratch and by referencing and clipping information from other drawings. Learn drawing standards and about organizing your details.

• Create detail drawings pertinent to the course project
• Create relevant deliverable sheet files
• Integrate referenced files to create details for construction documents
• Demonstrate layer and file management, use of model/layout environments and multi-scale drawing presentations
• Apply intermediate/advanced-level skills to create sheet layout environments and plotting

Gain the skills needed to manage CAD projects and optimize office workflows. This course covers project management techniques, AutoCAD organization, and adapting inherited projects to meet industry standards.

• Demonstrate understanding of the technical and managerial skills required to succeed as a CAD and Project Manager
• Organize the AutoCAD User Interface to optimize productivity and standards for an office
• Use office standard file naming and file organization
• Master an understanding of the National CAD Standards
• Convert “an inherited CAD project” into a format that supports the National CAD Standards and Office CAD Standards