2D Computer Aided Design - this qualification is intended to cover a wide range of 2D drawing and editing commands and routines to aid the application and modification of the CAD software. The user will become familiar with the necessary techniques required to produce and edit drawings of medium complexity and prepare the drawings for output to hard copy. It is intended that this unit can be delivered within the context of a wide range of design and drawing specialisations. The specialised areas can be used as a vehicle to deliver the performance outcomes, and as such will be reflected in the assessment of this unit. Also it will cover Health and Safety matters that are associated with safe working practices.
3D Computer Aided Design - this qualification is concerned with developing the ability to apply the drafting procedures required to create and modify existing 3D objects either surfaces or solids at any position within Three Dimensional Space. Also it will cover Health and Safety matters that are associated with safe working practices.
Computer Aided Manufacturing - this qualification will allow candidates to demonstrate knowledge and use a CAPP system to produce an NC file from imported 3D CAD models, use a CNC machine to produce a component from NC data generated on a CAPP system. Also candidates will be able to use a CNC CMM machine to inspect produced components and produce a result table and be able to use a rapid prototype machine to produce a part from an imported 3D CAD model.