Autodesk for Intermediate Users Course Code SIC0224

This program is delivered over 6 weeks through a remote learning model on Thursday evenings from 5pm – 7pm, commencing Thursday 8 October.<p>This intermediate program is designed for students with existing Autodesk Inventor or AutoCAD knowledge who want to further develop their CAD, drafting and 3D modelling skills through practical, hands-on learning.<br><strong>Program topics</strong><br><strong>Session 1 – Exploded Views and Basic Assemblies</strong><br>• Introduction to exploded views and assembly workflows <br>• Create simple assemblies and visual breakdowns of designs <br>• Develop skills in presenting assemblies for technical and design purposes <br><strong>Session 2 – Practical Task</strong><br>• Create an exploded assembly view <br>• Model at least two components <br>• Assemble components and present a completed exploded view <br><strong>Session 3 – Technical Drawings</strong><br>• Introduction to Autodesk Inventor’s drawing environment <br>• Create base and orthographic views <br>• Develop section and detail views <br>• Apply dimensions, annotations, hole and thread notes <br>• Customise title blocks and export drawing PDFs <br><strong>Session 4 – Final Project</strong><br>• Build a detailed parametric 3D model using advanced features <br>• Use Loft, Sweep and multi-body modelling tools <br>• Produce an exploded animation and complete drawing set <br>• Create section and detail views with dimensions and technical notes <br><strong>Session 5 – Engineering Drawing Essentials</strong><br>• Read and interpret engineering drawings <br>• Understand line types and ISO/AS1100 dimensioning standards <br>• Learn tolerances, surface finish symbols and sectioning rules <br>• Apply best-practice technical annotation methods <br><strong>Session 6 – 3D Printing Workflow and Preparation</strong><br>• Export Autodesk Inventor models for 3D printing <br>• Learn slicing processes using Cura software <br>• Explore layer height, infill, supports and print orientation <br>• Understand design-for-printability principles, including overhangs and wall thickness <br>• Prepare and slice a completed Autodesk Inventor model for printing