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0 PREAMBLE
1.1 Introduc on
Welcome to the AutoCAD Intermediate Course! This syllabus is designed to introduce you to the
fundamentals of AutoCAD, a leading so ware applica on used for computer-aided design (CAD) in
various fields, including architecture, engineering, and manufacturing.

In this course, you will gain a solid founda on in AutoCAD's core func onali es, enabling you to
create, modify, and manage 2D and 3D drawings effec vely. You will learn essen al concepts such as
drawing techniques, layer management, dimensioning, and annota on, all of which are crucial for
producing professional-quality designs.

Throughout the course, emphasis will be placed on prac cal exercises and real-world applica ons to
ensure that you not only understand the theore cal aspects but also develop hands-on skills.

1.2 Ra onale
The AutoCAD Intermediate Course is essen al for several reasons: AutoCAD is widely used across
various industries, including architecture, engineering, and manufacturing. Familiarity with this
so ware is crucial for anyone aspiring to work in these fields, making this course a valuable stepping
stone for career development. The course provides a solid founda on in essen al CAD principles and
techniques. Mastering the basics is vital for progressing to more advanced features and tools within
AutoCAD, enabling learners to create complex designs with confidence.

Understanding AutoCAD's func onali es allows users to streamline their design processes,
improving overall produc vity. The course equips par cipants with skills to work more efficiently,
saving me in the design and dra ing stages.

Through project-based assignments, students develop problem-solving and cri cal thinking skills
essen al for tackling design challenges. These skills are invaluable in professional se ngs where
innova ve solu ons are needed.

Proficiency in AutoCAD enables be er collabora on with colleagues and clients. The course teaches
learners how to create clear, professional drawings that effec vely communicate design intent,
fostering teamwork and understanding.

As technology evolves, proficiency in AutoCAD prepares learners to adapt to new tools and features.
This adaptability is crucial in a fast-paced work environment where con nuous learning is necessary.

Comple ng the course opens doors to various career opportuni es in design and engineering fields.
Employers o en seek candidates with AutoCAD skills, making this course a valuable addi on to any
resume.

1.3 Methodology
The learner-centred approach is used in this syllabus. The Design approach will be adopted to
enhance problem-solving skills in learners. The course emphasizes prac cal exercises and real-world
applica ons, allowing learners to apply theore cal knowledge to tangible projects. This hands-on
approach reinforces learning and enhances reten on of skills. The use of Informa on
Communica on Technology (ICT) in drawing is strongly recommended.

Suggested Methods
• Discussions
 • Project work
• Group work
• Discovery
• Problem – solving
• Demonstra on
• Industrial and community a achments
• Educa onal Tours

Time Alloca on
4x35/40 minutes periods per week. At least one educa onal tour per term is recommended.

1.4 Assump ons

The syllabus assumes that learners have:

• Drawing and measuring skills

• Knowledge of resource materials
• Elements of design and model making
• Numeracy and scien fic skills
• Informa on and communica on technology skills
• Ability to use of different media

2.0 AIM
The syllabus aims to deepen learner’s understanding of founda onal skills and concepts in industry
standard CAD so ware (AutoCAD) enabling them to effec vely create, modify, and manage 2D and
3D drawings, while fostering confidence and competence for further development in design and
engineering fields.

3.0 SYLLABUS OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course, learners should be able to:

1. Create complex and detailed designs and drawings using AutoCAD

2. Troubleshoot common issues and problems that may arise while using AutoCAD
3. Use best prac ces for organizing and managing drawings in AutoCAD
4. Annotate and dimension drawings accurately in AutoCAD
5. Work independently and confidently using AutoCAD for various design and dra ing purposes
6. Produce photo-realis c visuals of 3D drawings through rendering
7. Plot and print drawings in AutoCAD

4.0 TOPICS
1. Organising your drawing with layers
2. 2D Advanced drawing & edi ng commands
3. Analysing model & object proper es
4. Blocks
5. Parametric drawing
6. Named views
7. Annota on
8. 3D Modeling
9. Paper space prin ng
Topic 1. Organising your drawing with layers
Key-concept Objec ve Suggested notes and ac vi es Suggested resources
Learners should be able to;
• Layer proper es • Learners should be able to • Discuss different layer types; • Recommended text books
explain layer proper es and create a simple drawing and ICT tools
their uses in AutoCAD. with mul ple layers.

Topic 2. 2D Advanced drawing & edi ng commands

Key-concept Objec ve Suggested notes and ac vi es Suggested resources
Learners should be able to;
 Draw panel • Demonstrate how to create • Use Polylines, Arcs, Ellipses,  Recommended text books
polylines, arcs, ellipses, rays, Rays, construc on lines, and ICT tools
construc on lines, splines, spline, points, divide
points, and divisions in a
drawing

 Modify panel • Use Stretch, align, array, • Learners should be able to

break, join, scale, explode, use various drawing tools
draw order effec vely.

Topic 3. Analysing model & object proper es

Key-concept Objec ve Suggested notes and ac vi es Suggested resources
Learners should be able to;
 • Select similar, quick select • Learners should know how • Prac ce using Select Similar • Recommended text books
to use the Select Similar on different object types and ICT tools
command to select objects and observe the results.
with matching proper es.

 Proper es pale e  Learners should be familiar  Open the Proper es pale e,

with the Proper es pale e select various objects, and
and how to modify object change their proper es
proper es. (e.g., color, layer, line type).

Topic 4. Blocks
Key-concept Objec ve Suggested notes and ac vi es Suggested resources
Learners should be able to;
 Sta c blocks • Create simple, reusable • Design a simple sta c block • Recommended text books
blocks for repeated use (e.g., door or furniture) and ICT tools

• Placing blocks from the • Access and insert • Prac ce inser ng blocks
library predefined blocks from from the library
AutoCAD libraries

Topic 5. Parametric drawing

Key-concept Objec ve Suggested notes and ac vi es Suggested resources
Learners should be able to;
 • Constraints • Work with Geometric and • Add geometric constraints • Recommended text books
Dimensional constraints to simple drawings and ICT tools
• Prac ce modifying
dimensional constraints

Topic 6. Named Views

Key-concept Objec ve Suggested notes and ac vi es Suggested resources
Learners should be able to;
• Name Views • Create and save named • Create a named view for a • Recommended text books
views specific area of the drawing and ICT tools
• Switch between different • Prac ce naviga ng between
views for efficient named views
naviga on

Topic 7. Annota on
Key-concept Objec ve Suggested notes and ac vi es Suggested resources
Learners should be able to;
• Dimensions • Use chain, con nuous, and • Apply different types of • Recommended text books
baseline dimensions dimensions and ICT tools
• Manage dimension styles

• Mul leaders • Create mul leaders with • Add mul leaders to a

annota ons technical drawing
• Customize leader proper es • Prac ce with mul ple
leader styles
  Tables • Create and edit tables for • Create a table with
organizing data annota ons

 Text • Add text annota ons using • Annotate a drawing with

single-line and mul -line single-line and mul -line
text tools text

 Annota on styles • Create and edit dimension, • Setup different styles in

text, mul leader and table different drawings
styles

Topic 8. 3D Modeling
Key-concept Objec ve Suggested notes and ac vi es Suggested resources
Learners should be able to;
 Crea ng simple surfaces & • Develop basic 3D geometry • Prac ce crea ng solids and • Recommended text books
solids surfaces and ICT tools
• Combine objects to form
complex shapes

 3D Modify tools • Use tools to modify and edit • Modify 3D objects using
3D objects transforma on tools

 Advanced solid edi ng • Apply advanced techniques • Prac ce more complex 3D

for complex solid models models

 Crea ng working drawings • Extract 2D views and • Create working drawings

sec ons from 3D models from 3D models
• Create layouts and views
  Working with the User • Set and manipulate the User • Adjust the UCS for specific
Coordinate System Coordinate System (UCS) views
• Align objects in 3D space • Use UCS to draw accurately
in 3D

 Dynamic UCS • Use Dynamic UCS to align • Enable and experiment with
geometry to surfaces Dynamic UCS
automa cally • Create objects aligned to
surfaces

• Working with materials • Assign materials to surfaces • Apply textures and

and solids materials to 3D models
• Adjust material proper es

• Rendering • Create realis c rendered • Experiment with different

images from 3D models ligh ng setups

Topic 9. Paper space prin ng

Key-concept Objec ve Suggested notes and ac vi es Suggested resources
Learners should be able to;
• Switching from Model to • Understand the purpose of • Discuss the differences • Recommended text books
Paper space Paper space and how to use between Model and Paper and ICT tools
it space

 Viewports  Use viewports to display • Create mul ple viewports in

different views of a drawing Paper space
with different scales
  Prin ng • Configure page setup and • Print a sample drawing with
prin ng op ons various se ngs
• Print drawings with correct
se ngs

ASSESSMENT OF LEARNER PERFORMANCE IN

AUTOCAD

Theory
25%

Practical
75%

Summa ve Assessment
Paper 1 – Computer Aided Design – AutoCAD Level 2
Sec on A (Theory) = 25 marks, compulsory

Sec on B (Prac cal) = 50 marks, compulsory

Sec on C (Project) = 25 marks, Answer x ques ons