Title: CAD 101 Competencies
Course: Computer Aided Drafting I > Section: Start Here

CAD 101 Course Description

Focuses on basic computer aided drafting skills using the latest release of the AutoCAD software. Includes file management, Cartesian coordinate system & dynamic input, drawing templates, drawing aids, linetype and lineweights, layer usage, drawing & editing geometric objects, polylines & splines, array, text applications, creating tables, basic dimensioning, and Help access.

Course Competencies

1. Demonstrate file management.
2. Upload documents to AutoDesk 360.
3. Create objects using the Cartesian coordinate system and dynamic input.
4. Develop template drawings using standard drawing procedures.
5. Apply the use of drawing aids to CAD drawings.
6. Demonstrate the use of layers, color, linetypes and lineweights.
7. Create and construct geometric shapes.
8. Practice the application of editing objects.
9. Demonstrate the ability to create polylines and splines.
10. Demonstrate the ability to edit polylines, splines and lines.
11. Create polar and rectangular arrays.
12. Apply text to drawings.
13. Assemble text and symbols within CAD tables.
14. Demonstrate the commands necessary to perform basic to advanced dimensioning skills.
15. Create dimension styles.
16. Implement proper dimension standards per industry standards.
17. Demonstrate the ability to access the software HELP.