Computer Aided Design (CAD) for construction - GET3566

Duration

12 hours

Purpose/scope

The purpose of this standard is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively use CAD software for a range of drafting and modelling tasks. The training will cover key concepts and practical applications including:

Scope:

• Setting up a logical filing system
• Calculating areas and volumes
• Managing drawing templates
• Manipulate models
• Work with layers and viewports
• Scale drawings
• Compare models
• Work with various file types including external references
• Georeferencing model data
• Managing dimensions and blocks
• Troubleshooting file issues
• Managing technical and contractual aspects of drawings

Learner pre-requisites

Learners must have a working knowledge of 3D coordinated geometry and construction drawings and have a basic computer literacy.

Instruction/ supervision

As a minimum, course trainers must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:

• an award in education and training (or equivalent, as per requirements for approved training organisations)
• at least 2 years industrial experience relevant to the scope of the standard
• a verifiable CV demonstrating extensive experience as a working professional across a broad range of construction projects (civils, building etc.) and current experience / CPD in the use of modern topographical equipment
• An HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Delivery

All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for learners to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation.

The learning environment, class size and delegate/trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable delegates to achieve the learning outcomes.

The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:

• face to face learning environment (such as classroom/workshop etc.)
• Remote classes (live only)

This standard is predominantly practical training.

This standard is considered to be set at an entry level.

Assessment

For the successful completion of training, the trainer must be satisfied that the learner has achieved all learning outcomes.

Quality assurance

Assured

Quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard.

CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the training standard.

Approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk-based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team.

Learning outcomes

The learner will be able to:

• describe the characteristics of different file types (e.g., dwg, dxf, dtm, csv)
• set up a logical filing system
• open and import data (DXF, DWG, DWT and CSV)
• create tables of relevant information
• use fields to generate drawing information
• scale drawings correctly
• compare changes between two models
• select points from an electronic file and export them to field controllers or to a setting out schedule
• check and amend corrupt files
• isolate relevant information (layers)
• check and convert units
• create a bespoke drawing template
• create, edit and delete drawing objects (such as lines, arcs, points and shapes)
• create drawings and export them to PDF.
• calculate areas and volumes from drawing objects
• create, insert and delete dimensions and leaders
• create, edit and insert dynamic blocks (annotate coordinates) and create block visibilities
• create setting out models (using chainages and intervals
• remove all unused items to reduce file size
• merge two models together
• create, edit and delete layers
• import and align external files such as PDF's and images
• georeference model data
• bind external references to the model
• create, edit and delete viewports
• create sheet sets (varying paper sizes for your drawing template)
• associate drawing objects with hyperlinks
• create, insert and delete revision clouds
• create, insert, edit and delete text

Additional information about this standard

Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s):

• Students studying Civil Engineering or Construction Management at any level
• Trainee Engineers and Construction Managers who are already involved in a setting out role
• Graduate Engineers and Construction Managers
• Those who use a total station and would like to increase their productivity and range of skills

Those who have completed the 3-day course ‘Total station for Construction’ and would like to develop advanced skills.