Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Engineering and Related Design

Set Up And Prepare 3D Model Space And Produce A 3D Model Training

SAQA US 120199 | NQF 3 | Credits 6 | Duration 3 Days
From $967 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the skills to set up and prepare a 3D model space, and produce a 3D model in accordance with industry standards. Participants will learn to configure software environments, apply geometric principles, and create accurate 3D representations for various applications.

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate the ability to set up and configure a 3D modeling workspace, including viewport settings and coordinate systems.
  • Apply geometric principles to create primitive and complex 3D shapes using industry-standard software.
  • Implement editing techniques such as extrusion, lofting, and boolean operations to refine 3D models.
  • Analyze model integrity by checking for non-manifold geometry and ensuring proper topology.
  • Evaluate the suitability of different modeling approaches for given design briefs.
  • Design a complete 3D model from concept to final output, adhering to project specifications.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for aspiring 3D artists, designers, architects, engineers, and professionals seeking to gain foundational skills in 3D modeling for design, visualization, or prototyping purposes.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. Basic computer literacy is recommended.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundational Concepts and 3D Workspace Setup

Objectives:
• Understand the 3D modelling workflow and software interface
• Configure 3D model space including units, grids, and viewports
• Create and manipulate basic 3D primitives
• Apply coordinate systems and snapping tools for precision
• Navigate 3D views and customise the workspace for efficiency

Topics:
• Introduction to 3D modelling principles and unit standards
• Software interface overview: toolbars, panels, and command line
• Setting up model space: units, grid, and snap settings
• Understanding coordinate systems: world, user, and local
• Creating basic primitives: box, sphere, cylinder, and cone
• Viewport navigation: orbit, pan, zoom, and view presets
• Object selection and transformation tools: move, rotate, scale
• Saving and managing workspace profiles

Day 2: 3D Modelling Techniques and Editing

Objectives:
• Build complex 3D models using extrusion, lofting, and revolving
• Edit geometry with Boolean operations and modifiers
• Apply materials and basic textures to model surfaces
• Use layers and groups to organise model components
• Troubleshoot common modelling errors and clean geometry

Topics:
• Extrusion and lofting along paths
• Revolve and sweep techniques for curved surfaces
• Boolean operations: union, subtract, intersect
• Editing sub-objects: vertices, edges, and faces
• Using modifiers: bend, twist, taper, and array
• Applying materials and basic UVW mapping
• Layer and group management for complex models
• Checking and repairing geometry: welding, merging, and removing doubles

Day 3: Advanced Modelling, Rendering, and Output

Objectives:
• Create detailed 3D models using advanced surface modelling
• Set up lighting and cameras for realistic rendering
• Generate high-quality renders and export models for various applications
• Present and document 3D models professionally
• Apply quality assurance and file management best practices

Topics:
• Advanced surface modelling: NURBS and subdivision surfaces
• Lighting setup: ambient, directional, point, and spot lights
• Camera placement and framing for presentation
• Rendering settings: resolution, anti-aliasing, and output formats
• Exporting models: DWG, OBJ, STL, and 3DS formats
• Creating 2D documentation from 3D models: layouts and sheets
• Model validation against project requirements
• File management, backup strategies, and version control

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
5 3% off
10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
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75 35% off
100 40% off

3% off per 5 delegates, up to 40% for 100+

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