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ASSESSMENT

MEM30001A: Use CAD Systems to Produce Basic Engineering Drawings
Task Content, Tutorials, Videos  Assessment Task Due Week  Load
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Must
Pass 
Competency
1

2D Linework Exercises:
Getting Started: Based on AutoCad Tutorials: ( Offsite)
AutoCad setup (Basic) 

Autocad Lessons (Offsite) MyCADSite.com

CAD2D_Linework Exercises.pdf.  (1MB)

Hints for Linework Exercises

Drawings to be checked: Ex 8, 23B,

Any 50 Y All but 4.2
2

Test: (Copy a drawing in a set time - 2 hours)

This test will be a task similar to Ex 10b, 11a, 11b, 11c, 12, 22, 23B, 24A,

Last week of Semester (or see teacher to get task prior to end of term) 18 50Y All
- TOTAL - - 100 - -

Prerequisites
MEM16006A Organise and communicate information
MEM16008A Interact with computing technology

When you have completed this unit of competency you will have developed the knowledge and skills to prepare the CAD environment, produce a basic drawing, modify existing CAD drawings, produce final drawings and perform exit and shut-down procedures. 


MEM30001A UNIT INFORMATION (CIDO)

Elements of Competency and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare the CAD     environment

1.1 

All relevant manuals, instructions and operating procedures for the CAD software are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures.

1.2

The CAD package is booted up in accordance with workplace procedures.

 

1.3
 

Screen display areas and basic parameters are set in accordance with instructions.

2. Produce a basic drawing

2.1
 

Basic CAD drawings are created and guidance is sought as required.

2.2
 

Drawings are prepared in accordance with AS 1100 or equivalent or in accordance with standard operating procedures.

2.3
 

As required, CAD drawings are reviewed with supervisor and/or other designated staff in accordance with company procedures.

3. Modify existing CAD drawings

3.1
 

Existing CAD drawings are located and modified by adding, deleting or changing drawing elements within that drawing.

4. Produce output

4.1
 

Drawing files are saved in the appropriate format in accordance with standard operating procedures.

4.2
 

Drawing files are printed out using plotter or equivalent devices.

5. Perform exit and shut-down  procedures

5.1
 

Programs and computer are shut down in accordance with workplace procedures.

 Glossary 

Basic parameters Include layer or level, line type, line width, colour and text format etc.
Basic CAD drawingsInclude the following characteristics: lines, arcs, circles, polygons, ellipses, hatching or filling of areas, text, dimensions and tangents
Equivalent devicesMay include inkjet printers or the like


Knowledge and Skills 
Skills
  1.  reading and interpreting engineering specifications
  2. organising information
  3. using computers and peripherals
  4. using CAD program
  5. preparing simple drawings in plane orthogonal, isometric projection or equivalent
Knowledge
  1. CAD program capabilities and processes.

Delivery Plan

1. The CAD System
  1. classification of CAD software eg: 2D, 3D, surface/solid etc.
  2. advantages
  3. user interface
2. Basic Operations
  1. start-up and shut down procedures
  2. file management
  3. viewing functions
  4. using on-line help
3. Data Entry Methods
  1. rectangular vs polar.
  2. absolute vs relative
  3. drawing aids eg: grid etc
  4. positional and geometric constraint modifiers
4. Modelling
  1. drawing: line, point, circle, polygon, ellipse, spline, dimension, hatch  
  2. editing:  delete, fillet, chamfer, trim/extend, break
  3. transfer:  move, copy, rotate, mirror, polar and rectangular duplication
5. Techniques
  1. drawing: guidelines for efficient use (using CAD tools rather than line-by-line drawing)
  2. editing:  modifying an existing single view drawing of an object.
  3. pre-defined templates
  4. text: placing preset text
  5. dimensions: placing preset dimensions
  6. basic 2D drawing: completing a single view exercise of a flat object
  7. plotting: producing a hard copy (using pre-defined settings)
6. Rendering techniques
  1. specified set of criteria 
  2. lights, views, scenes etc 
  3. materials and surface finish options
7. Completed drawing
  1. hard copies 
  2. retrieval and use 
  3. saving in other formats


RESOURCES

Teaching and Learning Resources 

TAFE library catalogue is available online: TAFE NSW Library Network Catalogue

Useful reference materials/learning resources are:

MEM05 TAFE NSW Unit Resource Manual for this unit of competency.
Resource Distribution Centre,
Unit 3/61-71 Rookwood Rd,
Yagoona NSW 2199
Ph 9793 3347, Fax 9793 3242


CAD A (Superceded closest equivalent module. Correlation = high)