CAD and electrical engineering documentation (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Objective

You will learn the basic use of a CAD software and how to read and interpret electrical documents, as well as produce them yourself. These skills are useful for future studies and work in electrical and automation engineering.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You will learn to work in a CAD environment and understand the good and effective practices of creating technical documents. You will know the drawing symbols used in the documents and be able to read and interpret different diagrams correctly.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You can use engineering software to produce technical documents effectively.

Content

In this course, you will learn the basics of using CAD software and how to read and interpret electrical engineering documents, while also producing them yourself. These skills are valuable for future studies and careers in electrical and automation engineering. You will understand the best practices for creating technical documents and be able to read and interpret various diagrams accurately. This course provides you with a strong foundation for further studies and professional development.

Basics of CAD drawing
Basics of CAD editing
Technical documentation practices, e.g. revision
Layers and reference drawings
Printing and layouts
CAD blocks
Electrical and process engineering symbols
Electrical and process engineering documents and diagrams

Materials

Shrock, Cheryl R.; Heather, Steve, 2019. Beginning AutoCAD® 2020 - Exercise Workbook. E-book. Industrial Press. Referred 11th September.2023.

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Learning environment (Moodle) materials

Teaching methods

The author has to solve different kinds of problems related to production of the CAD documents. You constantly have to make decisions about the details of the work. Therefore, problem-based learning is used as a learning method. Learning takes place through independently fulfilled and returned learning tasks. The completion of the learning tasks is guided by the video instructions and during the contact lessons.

Employer connections

Working life collaboration is aim to do in the form of webinars with software vendors.

Completion alternatives

The course includes exercises related to the production and understanding of electrical engineering documentation in addition to CAD basics.

Student workload

Total study work 81 hours.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

You are fluent in CAD software and produce technical documentation. You can draw, edit and use block structures, layers and layouts. You will also be able to read and produce electrical engineering documentation, taking into account relevant symbols, diagrams and standards.

Further information

Self-assessments are mainly done through the learning tasks. The assessment decision is based on the learning tasks and the skills demonstrated in the exam.
All course assignments must be completed in order to receive a pass.