Creating new drawings and using templates

Units, scales, and drawing limits

Saving, opening, and managing files

Understanding DWG and DXF formats

Lines, polylines, rectangles, and circles

Arcs and basic shapes

Object snaps and tracking

Drawing accurately using coordinates

Move, copy, rotate, and scale

Trim, extend, offset, and mirror

Stretch and lengthen

Using grips and selection methods

Creating and managing layers

Layer properties such as colour, linetype, and lineweight

Using layers for clarity and control

Best practices for organised drawings

Object snaps and snap settings

Polar tracking and ortho mode

Using dimensions as design checks

Avoiding common accuracy errors

Adding and editing text

Text styles and formatting

Using dimensions correctly

Maintaining readable and consistent annotations

• Understanding blocks and why they are used

• Creating and inserting blocks

• Editing blocks

• Using blocks for symbols and repeated elements

Model space vs paper space

Creating layouts and viewports

Setting scales for plotting

Printing to scale

Lineweights and linetypes

Drawing cleanliness and consistency

File organisation and naming

Preparing drawings for sharing

Exporting to PDF and other formats

Sharing files with clients and teams

Basic CAD collaboration concepts

Avoiding common output issues

Guided drafting exercises

Editing and improving drawings

Applying tools to realistic scenarios

Q&A and workflow discussion

Confidence using AutoCAD for 2D drafting

Ability to create clean, accurate drawings

Understanding professional drafting workflows

Skills applicable to projects in Belfast, Dublin, and across the UK