Computer Aided Drawing – CAD

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
D/618/3307
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
40 hours

For the full unit details, please download the latest version of the qualification specification. This is available for download on the relevant qualifications page.

Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Know about the use of CAD in construction. 

CAD Applications

  • AutoCAD
  • Sketchup
  • how each produces design drawings

CAD benefits

  • faster designing
  • easily changed and altered
  • paperless method
  • scalable
  • 3D can be produced

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Identify the applications of CAD in construction. 

  • 1.2

    State the benefits of CAD for construction design.

2 — Be able to produce a CAD drawing in 2D and 3D

Demonstrate

  • use of CAD to produce a simple elevation of a building
  • windows and doors
  • lintels
  • roof outline with fascia
  • production of a plan external walls indicated
  • some dimensioning to drawings
  • annotation of key elements on plan
  • Cad tools, line, erase, copy, dimension, annotate

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Use a given CAD package to produce a simple 2D drawing of a buildings elevation. 

  • 2.2

    Use a given CAD package to produce a simple 2D drawing of a buildings plan.

  • 2.3

    Demonstrate the use of a range of CAD tools. 

3 — Be able to save and store CAD data files correctly.

Demonstrate the 

  • use of creation of a folder
  • naming convention for drawings
  • saving of dwg files

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Create a suitable folder in which to store CAD drawings.

  • 3.2

    Save files in the correct drawing format. 

4 — Be able to output CAD

Demonstrate the

  • use of viewports within a prepared drawing template
  • plotting a drawing to scale

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Set up a drawing template.

  • 4.2

    Plot a drawing to a suitable scale withing the template.