Description

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?

This course introduces students to basic engineering drafting concepts and teaches them to read, interpret and produce industry standard construction documentation using a variety of the Autodesk software packages.

You will learn how to:

. Apply knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and symbols to interpret basic civil, structural and mechanical diagrams and drawings
. Prepare basic civil, structural and mechanical drawings and diagrams in accordance with given system requirements and relevant standards
. Use current design software to produce basic civil, structural and mechanical drawings and diagrams
. Demonstrate awareness of copyright, intellectual property (IP) issues and emerging technologies in relation to drawing
. Use file management and version control techniques

This course includes a self-directed study commitment and on-campus classroom delivery each week for 18 weeks.

WHO'S IT FOR?

This course is for an individual who wants to gain a Civil Engineering Drafting concept.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

You will require a Laptop/PC and a 2nd screen to enable practice at home/on campus. TAFE SA will provide any compulsory software.

Minimum requirements:
. Windows 10 or later
. Minimum 16 GB RAM
. Minimum 12th Gen Intel I5 or AMD 6000 Series Ryzen 5
. Minimum 250 GB hard drive
. Apple Macs and mobile devices are not suitable

OUTCOMES OF COURSE

At the completion of the course you will have an enhanced understanding of the following areas:

. AutoCAD Basics - Paper Space vs Model Space & External References; Read and Interpret Drawings; Residential Construction and Floor Plans; Roof Layouts and Elevations ; Footing Layouts; Producing Structural Drawings; Contours and Site Drainage; Electrical

. Revit Architectural - Revit Structural; Linking of models; Modelling structural columns and beams; foundations and reinforcement placement; rafters and using working planes; Producing structural layouts and schedules

. Revit Site - Introduction to 3D survey data; Mapping project base points and survey marks; Modelling Revit topographic surfaces; Generating cut and fill schedules; Mechanical CAD Basics; Assembly techniques; Surfacing; Modelling techniques; Document handling File structure; backup; Version control release


For organisations that wish to pay the student fees for this course and are unable to pay by credit card via the website, please contact the Short Course team via email on shortcourses@tafesa.edu.au to organise an invoice.