Computer-assisted drafting

AutoCAD I & II

Cost: $685
Prerequisite: An entry-level Windows computer course or equivalent experience and keyboarding proficiency.

This class covers basic and intermediate AutoCAD drafting principles. Learn to navigate the AutoCAD desktop, draw objects, insert and edit text and build accurate visual representations with AutoCAD’s drafting tools. Understand the use of CAD in the industry, technical presentation methods, and file management. Advanced techniques include learning industry methods to manage AutoCAD drawings and drawing setups, layers and linetypes, viewport and layout management, dimensioning tools, and blocks and attributes. Build symbol libraries and print singulars and sets. Upon completion, you can use AutoCAD’s editing tools to create and print drawings with accuracy and assurance.

Purchase the following textbooks for the first day of class from the UFV Bookstore:

• Ascent AutoCAD Essentials 2022 (or recent version) 

Delivery method: In-class

Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre

Offered in Winter/Spring 2023 | Dates to be announced