COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN

Learn the foundation of Computer Aided Design

Course Code: BIT209

Fee Code: S2

Duration (approx) Duration (approx) 100 hours

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Within Australia
AUD $781.00inc GST

Outside Australia
AUD $810.00

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Delivery Method
   Online
   Offline (USB stick via post)
   Correspondence (Paper notes via post)

All prices in Australian Dollars.

ONLINE COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN COURSE

Foundation course providing a broad based understanding of CAD, and the many applications that are possible for creating designs using computer software.

This course has applications for landscaping, art, engineering and architecture, etc.

Lesson Structure

There are 10 lessons in this course:

Scope & Nature of Computer Aided Design
- History of Technical Drawing
- History of CAD
- Why CAD?
- Overview of Applications of CAD
- Solid Modelling or Manufacturing
- Surface Modelling
- Assembly
- Drafting Detailing
- Reverse Engineering
- Scanners
Types of CAD Software
- CAD System Components
- Popular CAD Software
- Create a CAD Project
CAD Design Principles
- Basics of CAD
- Cartesian Coordinate System
- Spatial Reasoning
- Orthographic Projections
- CAD Design General Principles
- CAD Design Process
- CAD Design Effective Use Principles
Landscape Mapping and Planning
- Plan Types
- Site Plan/Base Plan
- Topographic Plan
- Concept Plan
- The Final Plan
- Other Plans
- How Landscape Plans are Presented
- Steps In The Design Procedure
- Landscape Graphics
- Surveying and Measurement
- Levelling
- Area Measurement
- Measurement of Volume
- Earthworks
- Limitations of CAD in Landscape Design
Construction and Engineering
- CAD in Construction
- Building Information Modelling
- Application to Construction
- Types of Drawings
- Architectural Drawings
- Building Services Drawings
- Miscellaneous Drawings
- Submission Drawings, Models, Environment Plans
Architecture and Urban Planning
- CAD Modelling
- Urban Planning
- Architecture
- Architectural Views
- Using Templates
- CAD visualisation
- Virtual Tours
- Risk Management
- Risk Identification
- Risk Assessment
- Building Information Modelling
- Optimisation
Manufacturing
- Computer Numerical Control
- Computer Aided Manufacturing
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Technology
- Benefits
- Design
- Financial
- Tooling
- Outsourcing
- Quality and Inspection
- Logistics
- Green Strategy
Rapid Prototyping
- Why Rapid Prototyping is Important
- The Prototyping Process
- Types of Rapid Prototyping
- Additive Manufacturing
- Binder Jetting
- Other Manufacturing Techniques
- High Speed Machining
- Laser Cutting
- Water Cutting
- Electrical Discharge Machining
- Extruding, Moulding, Casting
- Injection Moulding
3D Printing
- History of 3D Printing
- Types of 3D Printing
- 3D Scanners
- Types of Software
- Slicer Software
- Type of Printing Materials
- Advantages and Disadvantages of 3D Printing
- Applications of 3D Printing
- The Future of 3D Printing
Further Applications
- Enhanced Reality
- Augmented Reality
- Virtual Reality
- Mixed Reality
- Artificial Intelligence
- Generative Design
- The Cloud
- Customisation and Other Applications

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