Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4411 Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation

Course Title: Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
OENG5513C	City Campus	TAFE	520T Future Technologies	Face-to-Face or Internet	Term1 2024, Term2 2024, Term1 2025

Course Contact: Jane Collins

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4055

Course Contact Email: jane.collins@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply functions of computer-aided design (CAD) software programs that are typically used in the production of detail drawings.

This unit is suitable for those working within a CAD or drafting work environment and may be applied across engineering and manufacturing environments. It covers competent use of a CAD program to perform basic drawing tasks used in the development of detail drawings. Drawings may include plans, diagrams, charts, circuits, systems or schematics.

All work is carried out under supervision.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Nil

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	MEM30031 Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
Elements:	1. Confirm drawing requirements 2. Identify key features of CAD software 3. Access software and set up for drawing work 4. Produce basic drawing elements 5. Complete CAD operations

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the elements of this unit of competency.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.