Computer Aided Drawing – CAD

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
T/505/5340
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
40 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Know about the use of CAD in engineering.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    State the advantages and disadvantages of CAD.
  • 1.2
    Identify the applications of CAD in engineering.
2 — Be able to produce a CAD drawing in 2D and 3D.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Use a given CAD package to produce a simple 3D model of their chosen product.
  • 2.2
    Use a given CAD package to produce a fully dimensioned engineering drawing of their chosen product.
  • 2.3
    Manipulate the chosen CAD package in order to produce the desired outcomes.
3 — Be able to save and store CAD data files correctly.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Create a suitable folder in which to store their data.
  • 3.2
    Save files in the correct format.
  • 3.3
    Export files in the appropriate format for use by other applications.
  • 3.4
    Save documents to other applications:– removable storage devices, CD/DVD.
4 — Be able to output CAD data to peripheral devices.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Save/export data in the correct format for transfer to the selected output device.
  • 4.2
    Open/transfer the file to the selected output device.