Drafting Training Course

Lesson 1 • Lettering and Annotation Basics

Teaches consistent freehand and template lettering for notes and titles. Clear annotation is essential for communicating design intent.

Lesson 2 • Drafting Tools and Equipment

Introduces manual and digital drafting instruments and their correct use. Builds the tool literacy needed for every subsequent drawing task.

Lesson 3 • Freehand Sketching Techniques

Develops hand-eye coordination for rapid idea capture through sketching. Sketching underpins all formal drawing work introduced later.

Lesson 4 • Line Types and Drawing Standards

Defines standard line weights, types, and their functional meanings. Students apply these conventions to produce readable technical drawings.

Lesson 1 • Basic Geometric Shapes

Constructs lines, angles, triangles, and polygons with instruments. These shapes appear in virtually every technical drawing produced later.

Lesson 2 • Geometric Constructions for Design

Applies geometric methods to divide spaces, create patterns, and solve layout problems. These skills transfer directly to floor plans and part layouts.

Lesson 3 • Circles, Arcs, and Tangencies

Covers compass techniques for circles, arcs, and tangent connections. Tangency is critical for smooth transitions in mechanical and architectural forms.

Lesson 1 • Selecting and Arranging Views

Teaches criteria for choosing the minimum views needed to fully describe an object. Efficient view selection reduces drawing time and reader confusion.

Lesson 2 • Projection Theory and Glass Box

Introduces the glass-box model and the logic of projecting views onto planes. Understanding projection theory is the conceptual core of technical drawing.

Lesson 3 • Reading and Interpreting Multi-View Drawings

Builds the ability to mentally reconstruct 3D objects from 2D views. This skill is required for all downstream design and manufacturing work.

Lesson 4 • Auxiliary Views

Introduces primary auxiliary views to show true shape of inclined surfaces. Auxiliary views eliminate distortion that occurs in principal views.

Lesson 1 • Tolerancing Concepts and Methods

Introduces limit, bilateral, and unilateral tolerances and their notation. Tolerancing defines acceptable variation for functional part assembly.

Lesson 2 • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Basics

Introduces GD&T symbols, feature control frames, and datum references. GD&T provides precise geometric control beyond size tolerances alone.

Lesson 3 • Dimensioning Strategy and Best Practices

Teaches functional dimensioning from datums and avoiding redundancy. Strategic dimensioning reduces manufacturing errors and inspection disputes.

Lesson 4 • Dimensioning Common Features

Applies dimensioning rules to holes, slots, chamfers, and radii. Feature-specific conventions ensure machinists interpret drawings correctly.

Lesson 1 • Offset and Aligned Sections

Teaches offset cutting planes that pass through multiple features and aligned sections for radial parts. These types reduce the total number of views required.

Lesson 2 • Cutting Planes and Section Lining

Explains how cutting planes slice objects and how section lines indicate cut material. These fundamentals apply to every type of sectional view.

Lesson 3 • Broken-Out and Revolved Sections

Introduces broken-out sections for localised interior detail and revolved sections for elongated shapes. Both types save drawing space whilst adding clarity.

Lesson 1 • Oblique Drawing Methods

Covers cavalier and cabinet oblique projection and when each is appropriate. Oblique drawing is preferred when one face must appear in true shape.

Lesson 2 • Isometric Drawing Fundamentals

Establishes the isometric axis system and box method for constructing objects. Isometric drawing is the most widely used pictorial format in technical fields.

Lesson 3 • Selecting the Right Pictorial Type

Guides decision-making amongst isometric, oblique, and perspective based on purpose and audience. Appropriate selection improves communication efficiency.

Lesson 4 • Isometric Dimensioning and Sections

Applies dimensions and cutting planes to isometric drawings for added clarity. Dimensioned isometrics bridge design intent and manufacturing communication.

Lesson 1 • Drawing Revisions and Change Control

Introduces revision clouds, revision tables, and change-order documentation. Controlled revisions maintain drawing integrity throughout a product's lifecycle.

Lesson 2 • Drawing Sheet Formats and Title Blocks

Covers standard sheet sizes, border widths, and title block fields. Proper sheet format ensures drawings are filed, retrieved, and revised efficiently.

Lesson 3 • Assembly and Subassembly Drawings

Covers assembly views, balloon callouts, and their relationship to parts lists. Assembly drawings communicate how components fit and function together.

Lesson 4 • Parts Lists and Bills of Materials

Explains parts-list structure, item numbering, and quantity tracking. Accurate bills of materials drive procurement and production planning.

Lesson 1 • Layouts, Viewports, and Plotting

Covers model space vs. paper space, viewport scaling, and plot configuration. Correct plotting settings ensure printed drawings match intended scale and quality.

Lesson 2 • Drawing Setup and Layers

Covers units, limits, snap settings, and layer organisation by line type. Proper setup ensures drawings conform to standards before any geometry is drawn.

Lesson 3 • CAD Dimensioning and Annotation

Applies dimension styles, text styles, and leaders within the CAD environment. Consistent annotation styles produce drawings that meet professional standards.

Lesson 4 • CAD Interface and File Management

Orients students to the CAD workspace, command entry, and file organisation. Efficient file management prevents data loss and supports team collaboration.