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Technical Drawing and CAD (H7131)

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Technical Drawing and Computer Aided Design

Module H7131

Module details for 2024/25.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 4

Module Outline

In this hands-on module, you will learn the basics techniques of descriptive geometry, the rules and standards of technical drawing and basic computer-aided design.
The module has two, closely related parts; one in which you will learn how to produce technical drawings by hand, understanding at the same time the rules and conventions used internationally in technical product documentation and specification. This will enable you to read technical drawings with confidence and communicate efficiently with product development and manufacturing departments. In the second part of the module, you will learn the basics of software packages used for technical drawing, helping you to progress to year two of your course. The teaching will be laboratory-based only.

AHEP4 Learning outcomes covered in the syllabus: C12, C13, C16, C17, M12, M13, M16, M17

Module learning outcomes

Understanding of and ability to use relevant materials, equipment, tools, processes, or products

Ability to use appropriate codes of practice and industry standards

Ability to apply relevant practical and laboratory skills; Generate Solid Models, Assemblies and Engineering Drawings

Apply their skills in problem solving, communication, information retrieval and the effective use of general IT facilities

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework100.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
PortfolioT2 Week 7 40.00%
Group written submissionA2 Week 2 60.00%
Timing

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Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterLaboratory2 hours11111111111

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