CAD Courses at Penn Foster Career School
Program Name:
Drafting with AutoCAD
| Instruction Set 1 |
Learning Strategies
The advantages of learning at home, types of study materials, types of examinations, accessing and using the features of our website, determining what kind of learner you are, establishing a study schedule, using study tips, preparing for and taking examinations.
The Drafter's World Language
Basic techniques used in sketching; occupations that use the drafter's world language |
| Instruction Set 2 |
Size And Shape Description Orthographic Projection; Points Of View And Shape Descriptions. Introduction To Computer-aided Design And Drafting (cadd) Use Of Basic Cadd Equipment; Coordinate Systems And Various Software Features Used With Cadd Programs. Project Booklet - Spatial Relationship Learning Aids: • Appendices And Glossary • How To Use Your Architect Scale • How To Use Your Mechanical Drafting Scale • How To Use Your Civil Engineer Scale • How To Use Your Metric Scale Equipment: Drafting Kit #1 • Drafting Pencil • Leads • Template • Other Common Drafting Items |
| Instruction Set 3 |
Sketching, Lettering, and Lines
Properly sketching lines, circles, arcs and multiviews; sketching techniques.
Basic Drafting Math
Basic math ground rules; signs of operation and how they are represented in drafting.
Equipment: Drafting Kit #2
• Compass
• Divider
• Triangle |
| Instruction Set 4 |
Drafting Equipment, Media, and Reproduction Methods
Equipment and supplies used in the industry; scales; scales and drafting machine verniers; drafting media.
Orthographic Projection (Sketching)
Size and shape description; the three regular views of drafting; the six principal views of orthographic projection.
Geometric Construction
Drawing parallel and perpendicular lines; constructing bisectors; drawing polygons, tangencies, and ellipses.
Project Booklet - Applied Geometry
Learning Aid: Orthographic Sketching Workbook
Equipment: Drafting Kit #3
• Triangle
• Lettering Guide
• Drafting Pencil
• Leads |
| Instruction Set 5 |
Multiviews and Auxiliary Views
Drawing single-view and multiview drawings; first- and third-angle projection.
Dimensioning
Dimensioning systems; correct tolerancing techniques.
Sections, Revolutions, and Conventional Breaks
Making sectional views; modifying standard sectioning techniques. |
| Instruction Set 6 |
Geometric Tolerancing
Establishing basic dimensions; identifying proper feature control frames; determining the virtual condition of features.
Working Drawings
Complete sets of working drawings; preparing engineering changes.
Pictoral Drawings
Drawing three-dimensional objects using 3-D coordinates; isometric, dimetric, or trimetric drawings; one-, two-, or three-point perspective. |
| Instruction Set 7 |
Introduction To Windows® The Windows® Operating System; Creating Files And Folders. Using Windows® Start-up; Using Windows® Accessories; Using Desktop Commands; Using Windows® Explorer. Harnessing Autocad®, Part 1 Getting Started With Autocad®; Fundamentals. Harnessing Autocad®, Part 2 Fundamentals Of Autocad® Operations. Project Booklet - Autocad® Basic Commands Learning Aid: Autocad® Student Portfolio Software Textbooks: Harnessing Autocad® |
| Instruction Set 8 |
Harnessing Autocad®, Part 3 Dimensioning; Plotting/printing; Hatching And Boundries; Block References. Harnessing Autocad®, Part 4 External References; Designcenter; Utility Commands; The Internet. Harnessing Autocad®, Part 5 3d; Rendering Tablet And Digitizing; Customizing; Visual Lisp. Project Booklet - Autocad Commands: Blocks And Layers |
| Instruction Set 9 |
Structural Drafting With Basic Architectural Applications Preparing A Complete Set Of Structural Drawings; Drawing A Site Plan. Project Booklet - Structural Drafting With Autocad® Civil Drafting Drawing Transit Lines For Roadway Layouts; Drawing Plans And Profiles From Survey Information. Project Booklet - Civil Drafting With Autocad® |
| Instruction Set 10 |
Heating, Ventilating, And Air Conditioning Function Of Hvac Systems; Preparing Complete Hvac Drawings. Project Booklet - Hvac/sheet Metal Drafting With Autocad® Electrical And Electronic Schematic Drafting Drawing Electrical Diagrams And Cable Assemblies; Making A Set Of Electrical Power System Substation Plans; Drawing An Industrial Electrical Schematic; Drawing Electronic Block And Schematic Diagrams. Project Booklet - Electrical And Electronic Schematic Drafting With Autocad® Project Booklet - Drafting With Autocad® Elective Project Textbook: Autocad® Quick Reference |
Program description: Receive AutoCAD® training at home. You'll get the support you need while learning at your own pace, with the Penn Foster Career School Drafting with AutoCAD Program.
Learn the skills you need to begin a career in drafting by completing the Drafting with AutoCAD® training program at home. It's convenient, affordable, and accredited.
You'll get hands-on AutoCAD® training in:
Use of basic CAD equipment; coordinate systems and software used with CAD programs
Use of drafting equipment, media, and reproduction methods
Dimensioning, geometric construction, and geometric tolerancing
AutoCAD® commands.
Electrical and electronic schematic Drafting with AutoCAD®
Software and Supplies Included!
The Penn Foster Drafting with AutoCAD® training program provides you with a broad range of tools and supplies, including AutoCAD® Student Portfolio software, to provide you with hands-on training.
Respected and Accredited
You'll earn your Drafting with AutoCAD® Career Diploma from Regionally and Nationally Accredited Penn Foster Career School. Over 13 million students have enrolled in our training programs, making Penn Foster one of the world's largest and most respected distance learning institutions.
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All the books, lessons, equipment, and learning aids you need
Drafting tools
AutoCAD® Student Portfolio software
Access to student services by website, phone, and mail
