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L2 - Award - Computer Aided Design - (Adults - Eve)

Course details

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Qualification name Award in 2D Computer Aided Design
Qualification level 2
Awarding organisation City & Guilds of London Institute
Learning method Classroom based
Course hours Part-time
Course start date 5th October 2026
Cost £360.00
Cost description Tuition fee
Attendance pattern Evening

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Level 2 Award in Computer Aided Design (CAD) for Adults (evenings)

Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.

No prior qualifications or experience are required to join this course. It is suitable for beginners and those looking to formalise their CAD skills with an industry-recognised certificate.

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Learners will develop an understanding of CAD systems, including: • The principles of a 2D drawing environment, including hardware, software, and workstation setup • Health and safety considerations in a CAD environment • Using key components in 2D CAD software • Creating lines and shapes relative to a coordinate system • Applying text, hatching, and simple dimensioning routines • Modifying existing drawings • Outputting a 2D drawing layout

Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.

Assignment-Based Assessment: Learners will complete a portfolio of evidence demonstrating their ability to use a CAD system effectively.

Learners can progress to further training in CAD, engineering design, or digital manufacturing, with potential pathways to higher-level qualifications or employment in technical design roles.

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Name Southgate
Address High Street
Southgate
London
N14 6BS
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Email info@barnetsouthgate.ac.uk
Phone 020 8266 4000
Website https://www.barnetsouthgate.ac.uk/
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