Certificate Programmes
Certificate in Engineering Drawing (AutoCAD & SOLIDWORKS)


Department
Engineering

Campus
Colombo / KIC /

Level
Certificate

Method
Full Time

Duration
04 monthsENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- GCE O/L or A/L
- No previous computer‐ aided design (CAD) experience is required.
Commencement
- Kandy Campus – November 2021
- Kandy KIC – 26th Feb 2022
Course structure and modules
AUTOCAD
Taking the AutoCAD Tour
- Navigating the Working Environment
- Working with Files
- Displaying Objects
Basic Drawing & EditingDrawing Lines
- Drawing Rectangles
- Drawing Circles
- Drawing with Snap and Grid
- Erasing Objects
Drawing with Precision
- Coordinate Entry
- Using Object Snaps
- Using Polar Tracking
- Using Object Snap Tracking
- Manipulating Objects
- Selecting Objects in the Drawing
- Moving Objects
- Copying Objects
- Arraying Objects
- Rotating Objects
- Mirroring Objects
- Scaling Objects
Drawing Organisation and Inquiry Commands
- Using Layers
- Using Linetypes
- Layer States
Object Properties & Measurement
- Working with Object Properties
- Quick Select
- Matching Properties
- Measuring Objects
Altering Objects
- Trimming and Extending Objects to Defined Boundaries
- Creating Parallel and Offset Geometry
- Joining Objects
- Applying Fillets
- Creating a Chamfer
- Stretching Objects
Creating Additional Drawing Objects
- Working with Polylines
- Drawing Splines
- Drawing Arcs
- Drawing Polygons
Annotating the Drawing
- Creating Multiline Text
- Creating Single-Line Text
- Using Text Styles
- Editing Text
Dimensioning
- Creating Dimensions
- Using Dimension Styles
- Editing Dimensions
- Using Multi-leaders
Hatching Objects
- Hatching Objects
- Editing Hatch Objects
Working with Reusable Content
- Using Blocks
- Working with DesignCenter™
- Using Tool Palettes
Working with Layouts (Drawing Sheets)
- Model /Paper Space Principles
- Setting up Layouts
- Using Viewports
Plotting Your Drawings
- Printing Layouts
- Plotting from Model Space
- Plotting Lineweights
Creating Drawing Templates
- Using Drawing Templates
SOLIDWORKS
- Concepts
- 3D Design
- Component-Based
- Terminology
- User Interface
- Windows Functions
- SOLIDWORKS Document Windows
- Function Selection and Feedback
- Design Process
- Design Intent
- Design Method
- Sketches
- Origin
- Planes
- Dimensions
- Relations
- Features
- Assemblies
- Drawings
- Model Editing
Programme Fees
- Course Fee: LKR 35,000 + Registration Fee: LKR 1,000