Computer Aided Drawing

Mechanical Production Technician · Level 6  ·  6 Chapters

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Careers after Computer Aided Drawing

Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) is a powerful skill that opens doors to many exciting careers and business opportunities in Kenya’s fast-growing industries. By mastering CAD, you will be able to turn ideas into detailed designs, making you an essential part of the teams that shape our cities, infrastructure, machines, and even furniture.

  • Construction & Civil Engineering: CAD technicians are in high demand with construction companies, county works departments, and road contractors. You’ll help design buildings, bridges, and roads, working for organizations like Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), China Wu Yi, or even county governments.
  • Jua Kali Sector: Skilled CAD users support small workshops and metal fabricators to create accurate prototypes and blueprints, leading to better quality products and more efficient production.
  • Manufacturing & Industrial Design: Companies such as KenGen, Bamburi Cement, and local manufacturing SMEs rely on CAD to design machine parts, layouts, and tools.
  • Architecture & Interior Design: Architectural firms use CAD for house plans, office layouts, and interior design. With your skills, you could work with leading firms or start your own design consultancy.
  • Automotive & Matatu Industry: Garages and matatu body builders use CAD to design vehicle modifications and custom parts. You could be the expert who helps them modernize and innovate.
  • Agribusiness & KTDA: Large farms and tea factories use CAD to plan irrigation systems, greenhouses, and processing lines, making your skills valuable in the agricultural sector.
  • Entrepreneurship: With CAD skills, you can offer freelance design services online or locally, start a 3D printing business, or help others bring their ideas to life.

By mastering Computer Aided Drawing, you’re not just learning software—you’re building a foundation for a future where your skills are needed, respected, and well rewarded. Your designs could shape Kenya’s tomorrow!

Chapters

What Computer Aided Drawing covers: 35 main topics in 5 chapters

1. Navigate CAD software

  1. 1.1 Overview of CAD Written tests software
  2. 1.2 Computing Equipment and Software
  3. 1.3 Drawing CAD Software
  4. 1.4 CAD Software Templates
  5. 1.5 Importing CAD Files
  6. 1.6 User Interface Navigation
  7. 1.7 Setting Up the Drawing Environment
  8. 1.8 Symbols, Codes, and Standards
  9. 1.9 Understand and utilize drawing Elements
  10. 1.10 Use editing commands Editing Tools

2. Produce geometric drawings

  1. 2.1 Setting Drawing Lines Written tests
  2. 2.2 Using drawing lines
  3. 2.3 Constructing Types of Angles
  4. 2.4 Constructing Geometrical Forms
  5. 2.5 Developing Geometric Drawings

3. Produce pictorial drawings

  1. 3.1 Drawing Symbols and Abbreviations
  2. 3.2 Producing Pictorial Drawings
  3. 3.3 Saving Pictorial Drawings

4. Produce orthographic drawings

  1. 4.1 Fundamentals of Orthographic Projection Written tests
  2. 4.2 Types of Orthographic Projections
  3. 4.3 Understanding Views
  4. 4.4 First Angle Orthographic Drawings
  5. 4.5 Third Angle Orthographic Drawings
  6. 4.6 Saving Orthographic Drawings
  7. 4.7 Dimensioning Orthographic Views
  8. 4.8 Printing orthographic views
  9. 4.9 Creating isometric drawing
  10. 4.10 Creating 3D model

5. Produce assembly drawings

  1. 5.1 Overview of Assembly Drawings
  2. 5.2 Types of Assembly Drawings
  3. 5.3 Exploding Orthographic Views
  4. 5.4 Exploding Pictorial Views
  5. 5.5 Assembling Views
  6. 5.6 Producing Sectional Views
  7. 5.7 Developing Parts List

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