Programme at a Glance
No. of Participants
Limited to 18
Course Fee
Rs. 33,000/=
8 Weeks
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (52 Hours)
Training Course on AutoCAD
AutoCAD is one of the world’s most used Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, widely applied in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Surveying, and Manufacturing. It enables professionals to create accurate digital drawings, plans, and models that support real-world projects.
The Certificate in AutoCAD Programme at UCSC provides practical, hands-on training and develop the skills required to produce professional technical drawings. Participants will gain the confidence and technical ability to effectively use AutoCAD in their academic and professional careers.
The course is conducted physically at UCSC premises.
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Course Overview
- Engineering approach to Computer-Aided Design
- Main drafting standards
- Manual Drafting vs. AutoCAD
- Applications of AutoCAD in different fields
- Practice: Manual Drafting Freehand Drawing
- Practice: Instrument Drawing
- Understanding Orthographic Views of objects
- Introduction to Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, and Architectural drawings
- Model Space / Workspace in AutoCAD
- Start-up commands and application window overview
- Point, Line, and Measure commands
- Coordinate systems
- Drafting space customization
- Circle and Arc commands
- Rectangle, Polygon, and Ellipse commands
- Setting drawing limits
- Editing tools
- Hatching and Hatch Editing
- Clipboard usage and Markup tools
- Measuring tools and utilities
- Advanced editing tools
- Practical activity: Basic Mechanical Drawings in AutoCAD
- Object properties
- Layers and layer management
- Blocks, Insert commands, and customization
- Design Center usage
- Dimensioning, dimension styles, tolerances, and leaders
- Adding and editing text, text properties
- Grouping objects
- Practical activity: Advanced Mechanical Drawings
- Introduction to Civil Engineering Building Design
- Project No. 01 – Metric Units
- Designing a Single-Storey House
- Drawing the Floor Plan for Project No. 01
- Roof design and construction techniques
- Generating Sectional Details
- Viewports: Types and usage
- Layout handling and drafting in layouts
- Title Block usage and customization
- Plotting, Plot Styles, and Page Setup
- Measuring lengths and areas
- Finalizing and printing Project No. 01
- Introduction to Project No. 02 – Imperial Units
- Project No. 02 – Ground Floor Plan
- Introduction to MEP drawings in building design
- Structural engineering design concepts
- Foundation design principles
- Random Rubble Masonry (RRM) foundation drawings
- Generating Front and End Elevations
- Individual student assessment
- Paper A : MCQ
- Paper B: Project No. 03 Drawing
- Field activity: Site leveling and measurement work
- Preparation of a Site Plan
- UDA building regulations
- Council drawings and approval process for building plans
- Project No. 04 – Two Storey Building Design
- Concrete Technology
- Introduction to Reinforced Concrete & Structural Design
- Prepare the drawing according to UDA council regulations
- Completion of Project No. 04
- Page setup for Printing the drawing
- Certificate Awarding
- Q&A and experience sharing session
- Course feedback session
Resource Persons
Eng. Chanaka Colombage
BEng(UK), MIIE(SL), IEng(SL), GCGI(UK), NDT (Civil Eng. University of Moratuwa), MCPM(SL) MHRM (University of Colombo), AMIDT(SL), MIM(SL), AITD(SL)
The resource person is a registered Incorporated Engineer with the Engineering Council of Sri Lanka, bringing over 15 years of professional experience as a Civil Engineer and Project Manager. He has a diverse, results-driven background in construction, both locally and internationally. Chanaka excels in overseeing and administering all phases of construction, from the design and planning stages to project completion. He specializes in large-scale construction projects, including buildings, roads and highways, runways and airports, and maritime construction.