Level 3
CAD: Solidworks Intermediate
Learn the next stage of SolidWorks on this flexible, self-paced course. Building on the skills developed in CAD: SolidWorks Essentials (or equivalent experience), you will learn more advanced techniques for creating 3D models and technical…
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Course overview
Learn the next stage of SolidWorks on this flexible, self-paced course.
Building on the skills developed in CAD: SolidWorks Essentials (or equivalent experience), you will learn more advanced techniques for creating 3D models and technical drawings. You can start the course at any time and have up to one year to complete around 90 hours of study.
How to apply
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Who is this course for?
This course is for learners with a basic understanding of SolidWorks who want to develop their skills and tackle more complex modelling projects.
It is suitable if you have completed our CAD: SolidWorks Essentials course or have gained equivalent experience through work or previous study.
What you’ll learn
You will develop your intermediate SolidWorks skills, including:
- Creating more complex 3D models
- Producing detailed 2D technical drawings
- Working with surfaces, lofts and boundary features
- Creating multibody parts and assemblies
Using mates, motion and sheet metal tools
- Improving your efficiency when working with SolidWorks
Entry requirements
To join this course, you should have a basic understanding of SolidWorks, either through completing our CAD: SolidWorks Essentials course or through previous industry experience.
An understanding of industrial or product design or engineering is helpful but not essential.
You will need a working knowledge of English and Maths and be confident using Windows-based computers.
You will also need to attend an entry interview before enrolling on the course. Interviews are available in person or by telephone.
In-person interviews take place on Wednesdays at 4pm during term time at the College Green Centre, in room 6E22H. You do not need to book an appointment; simply sign in at reception. Please allow up to an hour for your interview.
Telephone interviews and alternative interview times can be arranged by calling 0117 312 2703 or emailing CAD@cityofbristol.ac.uk.
Future career and study
On successful completion, you will have the intermediate SolidWorks skills needed to produce more complex 3D models and technical drawings for engineering and product design.
You can progress to CAD: SolidWorks Advanced or explore other CAD courses such as Inventor or Fusion 360.
Additional costs
There are no required additional costs beyond the course fee. Please contact us for information about the current course fee.
As part of your enrolment, you will be entitled to access a free educational version of SolidWorks from Dassault. You will need access to a suitable computer to use the software at home, although you can use the College's CAD computers if you prefer.
Please contact us if you need further information about software or computer requirements.