Level 3 2D CAD Course in Rainham

Cost£1,025.00
Duration43 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start18 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Level 3 2D CAD Course in Rainham. Evening classes run at Rainham Campus Construction Centre, part-time over 43 weeks. You can fit this level 3 2D CAD qualification around your existing work or commitments. You'll develop the skills to produce accurate technical drawings using computer aided design software, working toward industry-recognised 2D CAD classes in a classroom setting. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

19 plus

What you will learn

  • You'll set up and configure a 2D CAD drawing environment to industry standards.
  • You'll create accurate 2D technical drawings using CAD software.
  • You'll apply layers, line types, and annotation to drawings.
  • You'll use dimensioning tools to produce drawings to scale.
  • You'll edit and modify existing CAD drawings.
  • You'll save, plot, and output drawings in appropriate formats.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a classroom setting. Assessment is based on the drawings and design work you produce during the course. You'll be assessed on your ability to set up a CAD environment and create accurate 2D drawings to a given brief. The centre will confirm the full assessment requirements before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Rainham Campus Construction Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • CAD technician, producing technical drawings for engineering or construction projects.
  • Architectural technician, supporting design teams with 2D plans.
  • Mechanical design drafter, creating detailed component drawings.
  • Structural drawing technician, working on building and infrastructure projects.
  • Manufacturing drafter, producing drawings for production teams.
  • Facilities or maintenance planner, using CAD to manage site layouts.

What you could study next

  • City and Guilds Level 3 Award in 3D Computer Aided Design, a natural next step if you want to move into 3D modelling and product design.
  • Level 4 or HNC qualifications in Engineering Design or Architectural Technology, for those looking to move into more senior technical or design roles.
  • Sector-specific CAD software training (such as AutoCAD or Revit courses) to build on your 2D CAD certificate with software employers specify.

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