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HNC: Computer Aided Draughting and Design

The application of Computer Aided Draughting (CAD) is a powerful means of illustrating 2-Dimensional, 3-Dimensional and animated drawings, using the latest in computer technology. This highly sought after HNC equips you with the necessary skills to enter the design labour market, or to progress onto a higher level qualification in this specialist field.

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Level:

HNC: Computer Aided Draughting and Design SCQF Level 7

Study Mode:

  • Flexible learning
  • Full time

Location:

  • Glenrothes

Start Date:

Duration:

  • One year full-time
  • Part-time flexible learning: Wednesday evening 18.00 - 21.00 and/or Friday afternoon 14.00 - 17.00
  • Possible opportunities to study at other times dependent on circumstances such as day release
  • Some study can be carried out away from the college
  • Enrolment for part time can take place throughout the academic year

What skills will I learn?

  • The use of 2D and 3D drawing packages using AutoDesk Software packages such as; AutoCAD, Inventor and Revit.

What will I study?

  • CAD: 2D I (using AutoCAD 2026)
  • CAD: 2D II (using AutoCAD 2026)
  • Architectural CADT: Principles and Practice (using AutoCAD 2026)
  • CAD: 3D surface and solid modelling (using AutoCAD 2026)
  • CAD: user systems (using Microsoft Office)
  • CAD: feature based modelling (using Inventor 2026)
  • CAD: principles (using Inventor 2026)
  • Design methodology
  • CAD: architectural 1 (using Revit 2025)
  • Graded unit (using Inventor 2025)
  • Communication

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • HND: Architectural Technology SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 access only)
  • HND: Computer Aided Design SCQF Level 8 (only available at other institutions)
  • It is possible to progress on to a degree at university from this course - see our HE and Degree Pathways Guide for more information

What career opportunities are there?

  • CAD Operator/Technician
  • Architectural Technician
  • Building Surveyor

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