TasTAFE
Short course
Learn professional 2D AutoCAD skills for building design and engineering drafting. This practical short course equips draftspersons with the techniques to produce high-quality working drawings in a CAD environment, perfect for those looking to upskill or reskill in the construction and design industry.
This course is designed for existing or prospective employees in building design, drafting and engineering drafting fields. You should have a genuine interest in learning CAD software for professional building design work. While no formal qualifications are required, basic computer literacy is recommended. You must have access to a suitable computer setup meeting the technical requirements.
The course focuses on practical 2D AutoCAD skills for building design professionals. Key areas covered include customising the AutoCAD user interface to suit your workflow, developing advanced 2D drawing techniques with emphasis on accurate scaling and dimensioning across multiple viewpoints. Students learn geometry analysis techniques, master block insertion and creation for efficient design work, and work with multiple layouts for comprehensive project documentation. The curriculum emphasises producing professional working drawings suitable for building design CAD environments, with hands-on practice throughout.
TasTAFE is Tasmania's leading vocational education and training provider with extensive experience in building, construction and design education. The institution offers industry-aligned courses delivered by experienced instructors, flexible online and campus-based learning options, and recognition of prior learning opportunities. TasTAFE provides comprehensive student support services and maintains strong connections with industry employers.
Upon completion, graduates can pursue careers as CAD draftspersons in building design firms, engineering consultancies, construction companies and architectural practices. The skills are valuable for roles in technical drawing, building design documentation, construction administration and project coordination. Professionals can advance to senior drafting positions, design coordination roles or transition into related fields such as architectural technology or building information modelling (BIM).
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