Award in Advanced AutoCAD 2D

Autocad courses are only available to be purchased in Bundle form. 

Enrolment Open for next cohort starting on 05.03.2024

Lectures for Module 1 will be as follows:

Course Description

This course is to develop deeper understanding of the AutoCAD program. The learners will learn how to plot-to-scale drawings according to their requirements, use the relevant necessary tools to produce complex 2D drawings and employ the software advanced features.

Career Paths

Anyone who is interested in learning the software. Yet, it is necessary for persons working within the construction/manufacturing industry and other similar industries.

Structure and Assessment

Course delivery is blended, and includes on-line or face-to-face lessons along with practical assignments where applicable.

Assessments

These may be either Home-Based Assignments or Time-Constrained Assessments, on both an Individual Basis, as well as on a Group-Level Basis according to the Units being assessed, and may also include evaluation of hands-on practice.

Learning Outcomes

1. Use advanced AutoCAD 2D features
2. Plot and scale 2D drawings
3. Convert 2D plans and elevations into an isometric
4. Link and embed information from different applications

Entry Requirements

Basic knowledge of technical drawing and computer literacy.

Award in Basic AutoCAD 2D – Certificate of Achievement

Maturity Clause: 

Students who satisfy the following conditions may apply for consideration to join MCAST programmes as mature students:

Be in possession of the School Leaving Certificate

• Have, by the end of the current calendar year:
• Attained the age of 23 years for entry to programmes at MQF Level 5, Level 6 and Level 7 on the National Qualifications Framework.
• Attained the age of 21 years for entry to programmes at MQF Level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework.
• Attained the age of 19 years for entry to programmes at MQF Level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework.3
• Demonstrate that they stand to benefit and show that they are able to follow the programme through an interview held for the purpose. The Interview Board may require candidates to undertake additional studies as part of their acceptance. The Board may recommend an alternative programme where it considers it appropriate. The Board reserves the right to evaluate the prospective candidate’s competences through an assessment. Students are advised to contact the Office of Part-Time Courses to clarify any queries.

Certification:

Course participants may be awarded either an MCAST Certificate of Attendance or an MCAST Certificate of Achievement.

MCAST Certificate of Attendance

· An MCAST Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to those candidates who attend at least 70% of the lessons.

MCAST Certificate of Achievement

· An MCAST Certificate of Achievement will be awarded to those candidates who satisfy the 80% attendance criteria AND ALSO choose submit course assignments / or sit for assessments and achieves a Pass mark or higher.

· Students who opt not to submit assignments or sit for the assessments or fail to achieve a Pass mark will however be awarded an MCAST Certificate of Attendance provided that they fulfil the minimum attendance criteria as stated above.