Course Title: Use 2D Computer Aided Drafting Systems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2010
Course Code: PROC5229
Course Title: Use 2D Computer Aided Drafting Systems
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6069 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher :- Vettrivel chinnadurai
Contact:- vettri.chinnadurai@rmit.edu.au
Programme Manager:- Steven Bevan
Contact:- stevan.bevan@rmit.edu.au
Class room:- One of the Computer lab in Level 4 at Building 57
Nominal Hours: 80
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply Computer Aided Drafting using 2D techniques for engineering applications. This includes complex and advanced applications of computer Aided Drafting systems.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VBP235 Use 2D Computer Aided Drafting Systems |
Element: |
Complete and Report on Drawing Task. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 OH&S requirements for completing the work are followed. |
Element: |
Perform Drawing |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 OH&S requirements for carrying out the work are followed |
Element: |
Prepare for Drawing. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 OH&S and environmental requirements for a given work area are obtained and understood. |
Learning Outcomes
Complete and Report on Drawing Task.
Perform Drawing
Prepare for Drawing.
Details of Learning Activities
student will perform simple drafting, how to use the software effectively. Assignment submission. Conpetency test.
Teaching Schedule
Week | Activity/Topic | Elements |
1 | Introduction to AutoCAD |
1 |
2 | Drawing Commands | 1, 2 |
3 | Drawing Commands | 1, 2 |
4 | Assist Commands | 1, 2 |
5 | Modify Commands | 1,2 |
6 | Layers, Colours, Linetypes & Lineweights Commands Text Commands |
1,2 |
7 | Entity Grips Command Inquiry Command |
1,2,3 |
8 | Use AutoCAD Draw, Modify and Assist Commands to draw simple geometric shapes | 1,2,3 |
9 | Use AutoCAD Draw, Modify and Assist Commands to draw simple geometric shapes | 1,2,3 |
10 | Layouts (Paper Space) /Model Space Printing/Plotting |
1,2,3 |
11 | Layouts (Paper Space) /Model Space Printing/Plotting |
1,2,3 |
12 | Orthogonal Projection Use AutoCAD to produce engineering drawing Plot Orthogonal Drawings (including dimensions |
1,2,3 |
13 | Orthogonal Projection Use AutoCAD to produce engineering drawing Plot Orthogonal Drawings (including dimensions |
1,2,3 |
14 | Isometric Drafting Set up to isometric mode. Create text style and dimension style for isometric drawing |
1,2,3 |
15 | Isometric Drafting ,Set up to isometric mode. Create text style and dimension style for isometric drawing |
1,2,3 |
16 | Block, Wblock & Insert Commands ,Create Library Parts Use block, Wblock and Insert commands to create library parts |
1,2,3 |
17 | Drawing Template ,Create a Template File,Use of Design Centre ,Class work – 2nd submission |
1,2,3 |
18 | Drawing Template ,Create a Template File,Use of Design Centre ,Class work – 2nd submission | 1,2,3 |
19 | Competency Test | 1,2,3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
AUTOCAD BASIC SKILLS BY HENRY RAEMAKERS AVAILABLE AT RMIT BOOKSHOP |
References
ENGINEERING DRAWING BY A.W.BOUNDY 7TH EDITION AVAILABLE AT RMIT BOOKSHOP |
Other Resources
AUTOCAD 2009 SOFTWARE
Overview of Assessment
Various written assignments/tests and practical exercises/projects 100%
Assessment Tasks
1.CLASS WEEKLY EXERCISES - 40%
2.COMPETENCY TEST -60%
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Experience has shown that students who attend atleast 80% of classes for this course have a higher pass rate than those that don’t.
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