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AutoCAD® Starter Course

Course at a glance

Subject Area:
CAD
Attendance:
Part-time
Qualification:

AutoCAD® Starter Course

Course Start:
Flexible
Course Length:
2 days
Location:
North Street and South Bank Campus
Cost:
£774*

*All prices are based on the 26/27 academic year. Subsequent years are subject to an annual increase.

For further enquiries regarding finance, please contact the finance team directly on 0113 222 6094 or finance@lcb.ac.uk

For further enquiries regarding this course, please call 0113 222 6061 or email HECM@lcb.ac.uk

Course overview

This course is designed to “kick start” the new user so they can produce 2D drawings, add dimensions and plot them out.

For further enquiries regarding this course, please call 0113 222 6061 or email HECM@lcb.ac.uk

Entry requirements

For this AutoCad Starter course we recommend you have a basic level of computer literacy.

Areas covered include:

  • Creating and opening drawings,
  • Zooming and other display commands,
  • Creating and setting layers,
  • Co-ordinate entry,
  • Draw commands,
  • Using construction lines,
  • Edit commands,
  • Object snaps,
  • Using line types,
  • Test styles, text placement and justification,
  • Making and inserting blocks,
  • Dimensioning,
  • Printing.

The construction industry is facing a national skills shortage, creating strong demand for qualified professionals across all trades.

This course is a great way to upskill in your current role, boost your career prospects, or take the first step into a new area of construction.

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