Physical Planning and Construction Physical Planning, Design and Management

2D AutoCad Computer Aided Drawings (CAD) Planning and Production Training

SAQA US 263024 | NQF 4 | Credits 15 | Duration 12 Days
From $2,214 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to plan, set up, and produce two-dimensional (2D) computer-aided drawings (CAD) using industry-standard software. Participants will learn to interpret design briefs, apply drawing standards, and produce accurate technical drawings that can be used in engineering, architecture, and manufacturing contexts. The course aligns with the SAQA unit standard 263024, ensuring nationally recognised competency.

Learning Outcomes

  • Plan and prepare for 2D CAD drawing production by interpreting design briefs and selecting appropriate drawing scales, layouts, and standards.
  • Set up a CAD workspace including layers, dimension styles, text styles, and drawing templates to ensure consistency and efficiency.
  • Produce accurate 2D CAD drawings using basic and intermediate drawing and editing commands.
  • Apply dimensioning, annotation, and hatching techniques to clearly communicate design intent.
  • Manage drawing files by saving, exporting, and plotting drawings in various formats as per industry requirements.
  • Evaluate completed drawings for compliance with project specifications and relevant standards.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for drafters, designers, engineers, architects, and technicians who need to produce 2D CAD drawings as part of their role. It is also suitable for individuals seeking to formalise their CAD skills with a SAQA-aligned qualification.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. However, basic computer literacy is recommended.

Course Outline

Day 1: Day 1: Introduction to CAD and Drawing Setup

Objectives:
• Understand the CAD interface and basic file management.
• Set up drawing limits, units, and layers.
• Navigate the workspace using zoom and pan tools.

Topics:
• Overview of CAD software and applications.
• Starting a new drawing: templates and standards.
• Configuring units, limits, and grid settings.
• Creating and managing layers.
• Basic navigation: zoom, pan, and regenerate.
• Saving and opening drawings.

Day 2: Day 2: Basic Drawing Commands

Objectives:
• Draw basic geometric entities using line, circle, arc, and rectangle commands.
• Use coordinate systems (absolute, relative, polar).
• Apply object snaps for precision.

Topics:
• Line, polyline, and construction line commands.
• Circles, arcs, and rectangles.
• Coordinate input methods.
• Object snaps (endpoint, midpoint, intersection).
• Ortho and polar tracking.

Day 3: Day 3: Modifying Objects – Part 1

Objectives:
• Use modify commands to edit drawings.
• Apply erase, move, copy, rotate, and scale.
• Use offset and mirror for symmetrical designs.

Topics:
• Erase, undo, and redo.
• Move and copy objects.
• Rotate and scale commands.
• Offset and mirror.
• Selection methods (window, crossing, fence).

Day 4: Day 4: Modifying Objects – Part 2

Objectives:
• Trim, extend, fillet, and chamfer entities.
• Create arrays (rectangular, polar).
• Use stretch and lengthen commands.

Topics:
• Trim and extend.
• Fillet and chamfer.
• Rectangular and polar arrays.
• Stretch and lengthen.
• Explode and join.

Day 5: Day 5: Drawing Aids and Properties

Objectives:
• Use object properties (color, linetype, lineweight).
• Apply grips for quick editing.
• Use layers effectively for organization.

Topics:
• Properties palette.
• Changing object properties.
• Layer properties and filters.
• Grip editing modes.
• Quick select and match properties.

Day 6: Day 6: Text, Dimensions, and Hatching

Objectives:
• Add single and multiline text.
• Create and modify dimensions.
• Apply hatching and gradients.

Topics:
• Text styles and annotation.
• Single-line and multiline text.
• Dimension styles and types (linear, aligned, angular).
• Hatch patterns and boundaries.
• Editing text and dimensions.

Day 7: Day 7: Blocks and Attributes

Objectives:
• Create and insert blocks.
• Define and edit attributes.
• Use dynamic blocks for flexibility.

Topics:
• Block definition and insertion.
• Attribute definition and editing.
• Dynamic blocks: parameters and actions.
• Block editor and redefining blocks.
• Purge unused blocks.

Day 8: Day 8: External References (Xrefs) and Layouts

Objectives:
• Attach external references and manage them.
• Create layouts and viewports.
• Set up plot settings.

Topics:
• Attaching and detaching Xrefs.
• Clipping and binding Xrefs.
• Layout creation and page setup.
• Viewports: scaling and locking.
• Plot style tables.

Day 9: Day 9: Advanced Drawing and Editing Techniques

Objectives:
• Use advanced editing commands (align, break, divide).
• Work with polylines and splines.
• Apply object grouping and filtering.

Topics:
• Align, break, and break at point.
• Divide and measure.
• Polyline editing (pedit).
• Splines and regions.
• Groups and filters.

Day 10: Day 10: 3D Basics and Visualization

Objectives:
• Understand 3D workspace and coordinate system.
• Create simple 3D solids (box, cylinder, sphere).
• Use viewports and visual styles.

Topics:
• 3D modeling environment.
• Primitive solids.
• Extrude and revolve.
• Viewports and 3D navigation.
• Visual styles and rendering basics.

Day 11: Day 11: Plotting, Publishing, and Collaboration

Objectives:
• Plot to PDF and physical printer.
• Publish multiple sheets.
• Use eTransmit and reference manager.

Topics:
• Plot settings and preview.
• Batch plotting and publishing.
• eTransmit and archive.
• Digital signatures and security.
• Collaboration tools (DWG compare).

Day 12: Day 12: Final Project and Review

Objectives:
• Complete a comprehensive drawing project.
• Apply all skills learned in the course.
• Review and troubleshoot common errors.

Topics:
• Project brief and requirements.
• Creating a complete set of drawings.
• Quality checks and error correction.
• Peer review and feedback.
• Course summary and certification.

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.

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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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