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Use 3D CAD in engineering

Use 3D CAD in engineering

Module
National Code
DCSCAE627
State Code
AZ012
DTWD Status
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/11/2021
Field of Education
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use 3D modeling commands in a standard CAD software package to produce various types of 3D models, and use the software to produce standard and non-standard orthogonal, isometric and pictorial views from the 3D models.

The unit of competency is applied by drafting personnel in a civil and structural engineering environment operating as part of an engineering design team.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Prepare a three-dimensional environment in CAD.
  • 1.1 Set up a three-dimensional environment with top, front, side, and general 3D views.
  • 1.2 Draw elements on any plane of the three-dimensional space.
  • 1.3 Relocate a coordinate system to suit drawing geometry and facilitate a drawing process.
Create a wire frame model.
  • 2.1 Create a wire frame model by drawing elements in three dimensional space using basic CAD commands such as lines and polygons.
  • 2.2 Hatch and dimension areas in the three-dimensional space.
Create a solid and surface model.
  • 3.1 Build solid models using the full functions of solid modelling.
  • 3.2 Create surface model objects in three-dimensional space.
  • 3.3 Mesh areas defined with simple 2D commands.
Display visual styles.
  • 4.1 Print a site plan from distance and offset measurements along a base line.
  • 4.2 Display models with rendered faces.
  • 4.3 Apply materials to solid models.
  • 4.4 Apply and manipulate lighting effects to solid models.
Create standard and non-standard orthogonal views from solid or surface objects.
  • 5.1 Create standard two-dimensional multi-views from solid or surface model objects.
  • 5.2 Dimension views according to AS 1100.
  • 5.3 Create non-standard multi-views and isometric views.
  • 5.4 Create pictorial views with different visual styles.
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Associated Qual/Courses
State Code National Code Title Type
BGQ97 52873WA Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering Accredited course