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CAD Training?

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  • 23-04-2009 3:45pm
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    vms7ply9t6dw4b
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    Hi gents,

    Looking for a good CAD training course for sombody who would have an advanced knowledge of computers but only a very basic understanding of CAD.

    Basically dont want the first day of the course to be spent showing people how to turn the computer on.

    Something along the lines of a three day course, what sort of certification is on offer at the end?


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    MrPreachan
    Registered Users Posts: 142 ✭✭MrPreachan


    What CAD are you looking at, 2D or 3D


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    vms7ply9t6dw4b
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    I need to be able to edit dwg files to produce as built drawings for electrical installations. I suppose 2d would suffice, 3d is probablly the way forward though?


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    smashey
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    I would have thought that 2D would be grand for as-built drawings.

    Where are you located?


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    CCSL
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    Procad Training offer a range of CAD training courses as both day and night courses in Dublin and in their offices in Raheen in Limerick.
    Autocad Training Information for more info.:D


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    AlanC27
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    think of startin an autocad course just wondering is it easy enough to get the hang off?


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    CCSL
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    It can depend on your background.
    Have you done any mechanical drawing / drafting before? if you can do it on paper then the transition to acad is easy and the latest versions are easier to use, Lots of options now like 2d 3d and inventor etc.

    Get your head round I mean!! im off to bed cant type or spell dooohh...


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    Mellor
    Registered Users Posts: 39,351 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    Aydin Sticky Hoe wrote: »
    Hi gents,

    Looking for a good CAD training course for sombody who would have an advanced knowledge of computers but only a very basic understanding of CAD.

    Basically dont want the first day of the course to be spent showing people how to turn the computer on.

    Something along the lines of a three day course, what sort of certification is on offer at the end?
    who won't get any credable cretification in 3 days.
    It takes weeks/months to get to a basic level of drafting.


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    stodwyer
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    Hi all.
    I am thinking of giving courses on autocad. How does anyone tackle this? Do i need to do a teaching course? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

    Sean


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    Turbulent Bill
    Registered Users Posts: 1,630 ✭✭✭Turbulent Bill


    stodwyer wrote: »
    Hi all.
    I am thinking of giving courses on autocad. How does anyone tackle this? Do i need to do a teaching course? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

    Sean

    I don't think you'd need to do a teaching course unless you want to get your AutoCAD course certified - I assume Autodesk have mandatory training courses for their instructors.

    I'd look at the structure of training courses provided online, in books etc. and use these as a basis for your own, no need to reinvent the (CAD) wheel! You'll have to consider who your target clients are - experienced drafters/engineers, grads, non-technical personnel? Design the course(s) around your target audience(s).


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    stodwyer
    Registered Users Posts: 132 ✭✭stodwyer


    Thanks Bill for the reply.
    I do have a mixed audience in relation to the course. But i think that i could accomodate everyone by setting a previously taught schedule.
    I might contact autodesk in relation to acquiring a few student licenses of the autocad.

    Sean


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    Turbulent Bill
    Registered Users Posts: 1,630 ✭✭✭Turbulent Bill


    stodwyer wrote: »
    Thanks Bill for the reply.
    I do have a mixed audience in relation to the course. But i think that i could accomodate everyone by setting a previously taught schedule.
    I might contact autodesk in relation to acquiring a few student licenses of the autocad.

    Sean

    As a user of CAD training I think you're much better off doing targeting the courses to specific groups. Training for professionals (of any background) will get the highest fees, but is the most demanding on course focus, expertise required in key areas etc. Lumping a lot of pros into a single general course probably won't satisfy any of them. It's a bit different for an evening course or community training scheme - fees are lower and people are more open to general training.

    Be careful about the student licenses, these are usually only for students to use on their own rather than for training providers.


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