Free AutoCAD training will be provided to candidates aspiring for a progressive career in engineering by the CADD Centre. The programme will be conducted in all its centres throughout the country including Bangalore till May 15 .
School students (10th and +2 pass outs) and students of ITI/ITC who wish to pursue diploma or engineering courses and engineers in their first year are eligible for the programme. Participants will be awarded a participation certificate and special course material. The 24-hour AutoCAD skills development course is designed to impart knowledge on designing from basics to key techniques critical for diverse streams such as mechanical, electrical and electronics, civil/structural and architectural engineering. The classes will be offered flexibly as 2-hour a day for 12 days, 4-hour a day for 6 days or 8-hour a day for 3 days. Admission is on pre-registration basis.
For registration and centre-specific programme schedules, call the nearest CADD Centre. Basic knowledge of AutoCAD, Creation and Editing Commands, Tools required for Drawing Creation and Editing, Object Properties and AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) Brochures, MCADD Brochures and more, will be a part of the syllabus. Exposure to How Pro/E, Revit, Solidworks, PPM (Project Planning and Management) and their applications in industries under Advanced Software Awareness session, will also be included. On the statistics of engineering education, S Karaiadiselvan, Managing Director, CADD Centre, said that engineering is the most sought-after discipline in higher education in India and the country produces about 12 lakh engineers a year with the state’s contribution around 2 lakh.
Commenting about the programme, he added “We have planned the free training to benefit at least 10,000 engineering aspirants across India. Foundation in designing and hands on experience in advanced tools will help them get a confident start in their career. The programme that costs `4,000 per student will be given for free.”