ECDL ICDL CAD

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• ECDL / ICDL CAD
• Presented By
• Hooman Tasdighi

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ECDL / ICDL CAD

• For anyone using 2-dimensional Computer
  Aided Design (2D CAD) it is important to have the
  core skills required to use 2D CAD software to
  its full potential and demonstrate those skills
  to employers and potential employers.
• ECDL / ICDL for Computer-Aided Design (ECDL /
  ICDL CAD) offers Candidates the opportunity to
  certify their core 2D CAD skills to an
  international standard.

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What is ECDL / ICDL CAD V1.5?

• ECDL / ICDL CAD is the leading independent
  international standard for core skills in 2D
  computer-aided design.
• Developed by the ECDL Foundation in
  consultation with a working group of CAD
  professionals and leading industry experts, ECDL
  / ICDL CAD is an internationally recognised
  certification.
• The latest syllabus version release, ECDL /
  ICDL CAD version 1.5 (v1.5) updates the
  certification in line with current industry
  trends in 2D CAD to offer the market the most
  comprehensive, current and streamlined 2D CAD
  core skills certification available.

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Who is ECDL / ICDL CAD V1.5 for?

• It is aimed at second- and third-level
  students and professionals working in the
  architectural, engineering and construction
  sectors who wish to certify their 2D CAD skills
  to an independent international standard.

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Benefits for Candidates

• Comprehensive syllabus in 2D CAD core skills.
• Developed in consultation with CAD
  professionals and leading industry experts.
• Challenging, rigorous content in user-friendly
  format.
• Certification designed for modern end-user
  requirements.
• Streamlined testing procedure - testing done in
  just one hour.
• Independent, internationally-recognized
  qualification.
• Backed by the reputation of the ECDL
  Foundation.

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Benefits for Employers

• Establishes a tangible benchmark in 2D CAD
  skills.
• Certifies international best-practice in 2D CAD
  skills.
• Ensures consistent levels of 2D CAD ability
  among workforce.
• Reduces time wasted through lack of 2D CAD
  knowledge.
• Increases productivity.

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Benefits (Cont.)

• ROI 8
• OS Dependent Software
• Concepts are not dependent

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ECDL / ICDL CAD certifiesthat a Candidate

• To create, manipulate and modify objects or
  elements.
• To change object properties.
• To undertake printing or plotting activity
  associated with delivery of outputs.
• The Candidate will also be able to use some of
  the more advanced features of CAD applications
  such as inserting objects from other
  applications.

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What is covered on the CAD Syllabus?

• ECDL / ICDL CAD V1.5 is primarily geared
  towards AutoCAD Lite, the current market leader.
  Future developments of ECDL / ICDL CAD may see
  the delivery of the test for a Bentley
  (Microstation) platform.

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CAD V1.5 Syllabus

• Navigating using tools and views.
• Using layers and levels.
• Drawing exchange export drawings in different
  file types import other files.
• Creating objects and elements e.g. lines,
  rectangles, arc, polygon, hatch, etc.
• Using selection tools.

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CAD V1.5 Syllabus (Cont.)

• Manipulate objects and elements, e.g. copy,
  move, delete, rotate, scale, mirror, stretch,
  offset, explode, extend.
• Using inquiry commands e.g. to measure
  distances, angles, areas.
• Setting and modifying properties e.g. to change
  or match properties / attributes.
• Inserting, creating and modifying text and
  dimensions

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CAD V1.5 Syllabus (Cont.)

• Using blocks and cells.
• Using OLE e.g. to embed or link a file or to
  add a hyperlink as an object.
• Using and modifying plot and print options.

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Thank You

• Have a nice day!