FULL-TIME | WINNIPEG LOCATIONS MANCF-CT Manufacturing Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)

At the end of the program, you will be able to produce computer-aided mechanical drawings of components and assemblies of industrial machines, machinery parts and other mechanical equipment by:

Preparing engineering drawings to meet current standards by:

• Visualizing and applying basic drafting fundamentals
• Preparing and editing engineering drawings
• Creating CAD drawings
• Calculating part features using math skills

Doing quantity take-offs and creating Bills of Material by:

• Creating Bills of Material in a CAD environment
• Extracting information from prints and specifications
• Recognizing various materials and manufacturing processes
• Calculating and/or measuring material lengths, areas, or mass

Communicating effectively in an office or engineering environment by:

• Creating sketches for visualization
• Interpreting and using industrial terminology

Demonstrating an understanding of office equipment, policies and procedures by:

• Using time efficiently
• Operating office equipment such as scanners, plotters, printers, etc.
• Using general software such as work processors, spreadsheets, and the Internet

Conducting field work by:

• Interpreting and demonstrating professional responsibility
• Practicing basic safety procedures
• Drawing basic sketches and/or taking notes
• Operating measuring tools and video equipment

Interpreting and applying job-related information by:

• Interpreting and applying drafting standards
• Using discipline-related terminology
• Interpreting drawings and extracting required information

Using computers as an engineering tool by:

• Operating a computer and its operating system
• Using software for CAD and general office applications
• Using the Internet for research and communication
• Demonstrating appropriate computer etiquette

Applying general detaining practices on drawings by:

• Drawing sectional views
• Calculating and applying welding symbols
• Calculating and applying tolerances
• Applying appropriate G,D & T symbols
• Applying finishing symbols

Using parametric modeling software to create 3D models and engineering drawings by:

• Conducting 3D solid models using parametric modeling software
• Generating engineering drawings from parametric models

Identifying basic manufacturing materials by:

• Distinguishing different types of metals
• Differentiating between thermoplastics and thermosets
• Identifying various types of fasteners and selecting them from catalogues

Understanding basic processes and machinery used in manufacturing by:

• Differentiating various machines used in manufacturing
• Understanding the set-up procedures and basic operations of machines used in manufacturing
• Interpreting tables and calculating bend allowances

Comprehending material flow and scheduling in manufacturing processes by:

• Extracting product information for bills of material
• Understanding material flow for part production

Measuring parts to extract dimensional data by:

• Using various types of measuring instruments
• Recognizing and using both imperial and metric measuring systems
• Converting imperial to metric and vice versa

Researching information from technical data, catalogues, specifications, standards, etc. by:

• Finding specifications and product information for catalogued hardware and parts
• Using the Internet to do searches
• Finding and applying engineering drafting standards