AutoCAD for Civil Engineering

Offered by the School of Science Engineering and Technology. Explore the course details and entry requirements below.

Course code

ACE

Level

Craft-Certificate

School

Science Engineering and Technology

Duration

8-16 weeks (flexible)

Requirements & Prerequisites

Basic computer skills. No prior AutoCAD experience is required.

Mode of study: Theory and practical computer-based training

Module

Topics covered

1. Introduction to AutoCAD

Overview of AutoCAD, applications in civil engineering, interface and workspace

2. Basic Drawing Commands

Line, polyline, circle, arc, rectangle and polygon

3. Editing Commands

Move, copy, rotate, trim, extend, offset, mirror and fillet

4. Drawing Precision

Coordinates, units, object snaps, grids, ortho mode and polar tracking

5. Layers and Properties

Creating layers, colours, line types, line weights and object properties

6. Dimensioning and Text

Dimensions, annotations, text styles, leaders and measurements

7. Civil Engineering Drawings

Site plans, building plans, foundations, roads and drainage layouts

8. Sections and Elevations

Cross-sections, longitudinal profiles, elevations and basic construction details

9. Hatching and Blocks

Hatching materials, creating blocks, symbols and reusable components

10. Layout and Printing

Paper space, viewports, scales, title blocks, plotting and PDF export

11. Practical Project

Prepare a complete civil engineering drawing using AutoCAD

12. Assessment

Practical examination, drawing submission and review