TE16974 – CAD Tools
Module code
TE16974
Module title
CAD Tools
Prescription
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate and apply knowledge of CAD tools as used in an electrotechnology engineering environment.
Programmes
- BT0101
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
5
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 50
Resources required
- Content
- Elements and performance criteria
Element 1
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of CAD tools as used in an electrotechnology engineering environment.
Range: may include but is not limited to - sheet set-up, units, scales, coordinate systems, grid and snap, drawing objects, copying and moving objects, attach/object-snap, layers, line type, line colour, precise and accurate location of points, modifying tools, changing the view, symbol libraries, dimensioning, drawing in isometric planes, file handing, paper output. Evidence of fourteen required.
Performance criteria:
1.1 Drawings are produced to AS/NZS 1100 and industry practice.
Range may include but is not limited to -
power system diagram; circuit diagram examples include block diagrams, motor starter type control diagrams, electronic schematic diagrams using New Zealand standard symbols; pictorial drawings of simple electrical and electronic objects (using isometric drawings), scale not required; oblique cavalier drawings; orthographic projections of simple electrical and electronic objects; lighting and power layout diagram to New Zealand standards; printed circuit board layout; mechanical drawing. Evidence of three CAD drawings is required. - Learning and Teaching Resource
- A full set of resources will be issued for this module including printed course work and assessment materials. These include:
- Course workbook
- Listed specific texts/library books
- Internet references
- Manuals/standards documents
Students will also be encouraged to use the library and other resources that can be accessed at Wintec.
