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AutoCAD Mechanical

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    Program Overview

    The AutoCAD Mechanical Program is a modular training course designed to equip students with the technical drawing and drafting skills essential for careers in mechanical design, industrial engineering, and manufacturing. Built on the industry-standard AutoCAD platform, this program focuses on mechanical drafting practices and tools used to create precise 2D mechanical drawings for machine parts, assemblies, and production layouts.

    Students begin with AutoCAD fundamentals, including interface navigation, drawing tools, and dimensioning. As the course progresses, learners are introduced to advanced features such as parametric constraints, parts lists, symbols libraries, and automated annotation tools tailored for mechanical design. Practical exercises simulate real-world drafting scenarios to help students gain confidence and workplace readiness.

    Upon completion, students will be able to produce professional-quality mechanical drawings and understand how to implement industry standards in engineering documentation. The program also lays the foundation for further study or specialization in CAD/CAM, product design, or industrial drafting roles.

    Admission Requirements

    • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
    • Minimum age: 18 years
    • English language proficiency (CLB Level 6 or IELTS 5.5 or equivalent)
    • Basic understanding of mechanical systems or technical drawing (recommended)
    • Proficiency with computers and Windows OS is required

    Program Modules

    Module 1: AutoCAD Fundamentals & Interface Navigation (39.5 hours)

    • Understanding the AutoCAD Mechanical workspace and toolsets
    • Drawing setup, grid, snap, and object tracking
    • Creating and editing basic geometry
    • Layers, line types, and drawing templates

    Module 2: Mechanical Drawing Tools & Dimensioning (39.5 hours)

    • Orthographic and isometric projections
    • Precision drawing tools: object snaps, polar tracking, and grips
    • Applying dimensions, tolerances, and notes
    • Working with mechanical standards and drawing templates

    Module 3: Advanced Features & Mechanical Components (39.5 hours)

    • Parametric constraints and design automation
    • Using mechanical parts libraries and symbol catalogs
    • BOM (Bill of Materials) and parts list generation
    • Creating assemblies, section views, and exploded diagrams

    Module 4: Technical Documentation & Final Project (39.5 hours)

    • Creating layouts, title blocks, and annotation best practices
    • Printing, plotting, and file exporting (DWG, PDF, DXF)
    • Final project: Full mechanical drawing set
    • Portfolio preparation and certification exam readiness
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