• Duration

    20 hours

  • Start Date

    March 2nd, 2024

  • End Date

    March 3rd, 2024

  • Frequency

    10 hr/Day direct instruction for two days

    • Instructor

      Mr. Ahmad Shoaib Amiri

    AutoCAD

    This course will introduce the participants to AutoCAD and various features that come with the software. The sessions will be delivered in the form of practical sessions, enabling the participants to follow along within AutoCAD, while also listening and watching the instructor. The participants will be introduced to various functions in the sessions as they collectively work on a project where they will draft a blueprint for a simple building. They will learn how to draw walls, windows, doors, furniture, and various commonly used symbols. 
    This comprehensive workshop is designed to enable learners to apply their knowledge during the lessons and to produce a building layout at the end of the course. The participants will be given the opportunity to ask questions and actively get engaged in the discussions. 
    Various topics that will be covered in this course are as follows:
    1. Introduction to AutoCAD and how to install the Software
    2. Overview of the AutoCAD interface and units
    3. Working with drawing tools (e.g., Line, Poly Line, Rectangle, Circle, etc.) and drawing aids (e.g., Grids, Polar Tracking, Snap Options, etc.) as well as hatching
    4. Utilizing the modifying/editing tools (e.g., copy, offset, move, scale, trim, extend)
    5. Working with layers in AutoCAD (i.e. creating and modifying the layers)
    6. Setting up the Paper Space (i.e. the drawing sheets), viewports, and scales
    7. Printing and producing high quality drawings

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    AutoCAD

    This course will introduce the participants to AutoCAD and various features that come with the software. The sessions will be delivered in the form of practical sessions, enabling the participants to follow along within AutoCAD, while also listening and watching the instructor. The participants will be introduced to various functions in the sessions as they collectively work on a project where they will draft a blueprint for a simple building. They will learn how to draw walls, windows, doors, furniture, and various commonly used symbols.  This comprehensive workshop is designed to enable learners to apply their knowledge during the lessons and to produce a building layout at the end of the course. The participants will be given the opportunity to ask questions and actively get engaged in the discussions.  Various topics that will be covered in this course are as follows: 1. Introduction to AutoCAD and how to install the Software 2. Overview of the AutoCAD interface and units 3. Working with drawing tools (e.g., Line, Poly Line, Rectangle, Circle, etc.) and drawing aids (e.g., Grids, Polar Tracking, Snap Options, etc.) as well as hatching 4. Utilizing the modifying/editing tools (e.g., copy, offset, move, scale, trim, extend) 5. Working with layers in AutoCAD (i.e. creating and modifying the layers) 6. Setting up the Paper Space (i.e. the drawing sheets), viewports, and scales 7. Printing and producing high quality drawings

    Course Plan

    Day 1

    Sub-topic 1 (1 hour)
    Sub-topic 2 (1 hour)
    Sub-topic 3 (1 hour)
    Q&A Session (0.5 hour)

    Day 2

    Sub-topic 3 (1 hour)
    Sub-topic 4 (1 hour)
    Sub-topic 5 (1 hour)
    Q&A Session (0.5 hour)

    Day 3

    Sub-topic 6 (1 hour)
    Conclusion and Q&A (0.5 hour)
    Award Ceremony (0.5 hour)

    Course outcome

    By completing this course, you will:
    Learn how to set up the units, scales, layers, and the sheets
    Have the ability to produce high quality Architectural/Structural drawings
    Gain the ability to use various drawing and editing tools in AutoCAD
    Gain expertise on navigating in the software, using various features, managing the drawings

    Course Requirement 

    Access to internet and a PC
    Working knowledge of English (Course is thought in English)

    Who should take this course?

    Any individual seeking to get introduced to AutoCAD or those who already used it but intend to improve their skills 

    Mr. Ahmad Shoaib Amiri

    Experience

    Certificates

    Amiri is a PhD candidate at University of Toronto, a professor of Interior Design at Fanshawe College, and a current EIT with Professional Engineers Ontario. He brings a unique blend of skills and expertise in Structural & Architectural Engineering. 

    Frequently asked questions

    Do I need to have my own AutoCAD software? 

    Yes, each student needs to have their own software installed on their computer during the course.

    Will I get a certificate after completing the course? 

    Yes, an official certificate will be awarded to students who have successfully completed the course.

    Is the course in person or online? 

    The course is fully online and will be delivered with direct instruction of the instructor plus offline exercises.
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