TechSoft Training

CAD/CAM Courses

TechSoft run CAD/CAM training courses at a number of centres around the country. Details of these courses can be found below, places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Bespoke CAD/CAM Courses

If you can’t find the course you’d like to attend, or would like more focused training for your department, TechSoft employ a number of experienced Design and Technology teachers and CAD/CAM trainers who are available to run Inset Courses on your school site or at TechSoft’s training facility and showroom. Courses can be tailored to individual requirements. So whether you are a beginner or you are looking for some more advanced training, TechSoft can offer you the right course. Please contact TechSoft to discuss your Inset Training requirements.

1 Day Bespoke INSET Course at TechSoft (Maximum 10 attendees)	*250.00	Please contact TechSoft to organise date
1 Day Bespoke INSET Course at School site	*595.00	Please contact TechSoft to organise date

*Prices are per course and not per person.

CAD/CAM Training Courses - (Booking Essential)

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Day Courses: 9.00am-3.30pm
½ Day Courses: 9.00am-1.30pm
Twilight Courses: 4.00pm-6.00pm

CAD/CAM Overview

This full or half-day course provides an opportunity to broaden your knowledge of CAD/CAM and understand how it can be integrated into your teaching. It will show by practical demonstration how 2D Design V2 and SolidWorks can be used to develop a variety of innovative projects for the KS3 – KS5 curriculum. Although not level or area-specific, the day will have relevance to all material areas in Design and Technology including Product Design, Engineering, Graphics and Textiles. Projects will be produced using the full-range of TechSoft machines including print-and-cut technique for graphics, laser image transfer, laser cutting and engraving, milling, rapid prototyping and knife-cutting. This is not a detailed training day on how to use machines and software (as such), but a chance to get some feel for the range of CAD/CAM technologies available, and some inspiration as to how they can support designing and making at a practical level.

TechSoft Head Office, North Wales:

2010
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July
	Fri 19th (Day)	Fri 19th (Day)	Fri 23rd (Day)	Fri 21st (Day)	Fri 25th (Day)	Fri 16th (Day)

Ash Manor ATC, Surrey:

2010
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July
						Sat 17th (½ Day)

Cost:

Free of Charge

Getting the Best from 2D Design V2

2D Design has been the standard for 2D CAD in education for many years and all the familiar ‘technical drawing’ tools within it are as relevant today as ever they were. The course provides an excellent way for Design & Technology teachers to sharpen their knowledge and explore how the new tools in V2 can be used to create stunning graphics, alongside or to enhance, conventional geometric drawings. New features will be demonstrated through the activity of creating a product and presentation sheet, and then delegates will have a hands-on opportunity to produce their own. A step-by-step guide will be provided which delegates may use for future reference (particularly useful for those attending a twilight session where time is limited.)

TechSoft Head Office, North Wales:

2010
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July
		Thurs 11th March (Twilight) Friday 12th March (Day)

Ash Manor ATC, Surrey)

2010
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July
						Fri 16th (Day)

Cost:

Day £120+VAT

Twilight £40+VAT

Getting Started with SolidWorks

SolidWorks is a world-class 3D CAD system which has already established itself as a market leader for commercial 3D design and engineering. Its friendly interface, intuitive routines and comprehensive tutorials mean it has the power to revolutionise the accessibility and utility of 3D design in schools. This course is aimed at beginners and will get you started with basic modelling routines including; familiarity with the interface and drawing page; using Help features; developing a modelling strategy; using Sketch Tools and Feature Tools to extrude, sweep, revolve and loft base features for your model; applying secondary features such as extruded cuts, chamfers and fillets; editing models; creating orthographic drawings from models; producing assemblies from individual parts; model rendering and animation.

TechSoft Head Office, North Wales:

2010
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July
Thurs 28th (Twilight) Fri 29th (Day)				Thurs 13th (Twilight) Fri 14th (Day)		Thurs 8th (Twilight) Fri 23rd (Day)

Ash Manor ATC, Surrey:

2009
Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Tues 15th (Twilight)

Cost:

Day £120+VAT

Twilight £40+VAT

Getting the Best from SolidWorks

SolidWorks is fast becoming the standard for 3D CAD in education with hundreds of schools now using the software. The course provides an excellent way for Design & Technology teachers who already have experience of using 3D CAD, to sharpen their knowledge and explore how to get the best from SolidWorks. More advanced part modelling, assemblies, finite element analysis, photo-rendering and animation, will be demonstrated through the activity of designing and making a product. Delegates will then have a hands-on opportunity to create the product themselves. A step-by-step guide will be provided which delegates may use for future reference.

TechSoft Head Office, North Wales:

2010
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July
	Fri 5th (Day)					Fri 9th (Day)

Ash Manor ATC, Surrey:

2010
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July
			Wed 28th (Day)

Cost:

Day £120+VAT

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