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Level 2 2D CAD Course in Grimsby

CostContact the provider
Duration172 days
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

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About this course

Level 2 2D CAD Course in Grimsby. Classes run at Grimsby Institute in the evenings, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. It may be free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply. Contact Grimsby Institute to confirm. The course runs over approximately six months part-time. You'll develop your 2D computer aided design skills using industry-standard techniques. The provider notes that some computing experience is helpful before you start.

Who this course is for

Adults

Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll create and edit 2D drawings using CAD software
  • You'll apply industry-standard drawing conventions and standards
  • You'll set up and manage drawing environments within CAD tools
  • You'll produce accurate technical drawings to a given specification
  • You'll use layers, dimensions, and annotation tools effectively
  • You'll save, plot, and output drawings in appropriate formats

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Grimsby Institute in the evenings. Teaching combines practical hands-on work at a computer with tutor-led instruction. Assessment is through practical tasks and assignments that demonstrate your ability to produce accurate 2D CAD drawings. You'll be assessed against the City and Guilds criteria for the Level 2 Award.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Grimsby Institute will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • CAD technician: produce technical drawings for engineering or construction teams
  • Design drafter: support architects or engineers with detailed 2D plans
  • Engineering drawing technician: create and manage technical documentation
  • Manufacturing support technician: translate designs into production-ready drawings
  • Architectural technician assistant: assist with building plans and site drawings
  • Surveying technician: produce measured drawings and site plans

What you could study next

City and Guilds Level 3 Award in 3D Computer Aided Design is the natural next step, building on your 2D skills with three-dimensional modelling. From there, an EAL Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technology broadens your technical knowledge across engineering disciplines. Both qualifications can support progression into more senior technical or design roles.

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