Certification Exam Insights

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Agenda…

What is SolidWorks certification aboutCSWA vs CSWP vs CSWE and all the other onesCSWA vs. CSWP vs. CSWE and all the other ones

What is the requirements?How do I get it?

How is these things are constructed?Lets get SolidWorks rocking!

Tips, tricks and of course if any questions

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What is SolidWorks certification about

SolidWorks certifications can be used as a benchmark to measure your knowledge and competency with SolidWorks software.

CSWA A CSWA certification is proof of your SolidWorks® expertise – cutting-edge skills that businesses seek out and rewardskills that businesses seek out and reward.

CSWP A CSWP has proven their ability to design and analyze parametric parts and moveable assemblies using a variety of complex features in SolidWorks.

CSWE A CSWE is able to solve practically any modeling problem given to them, and is traditionally the go-to SolidWorks user among their colleagues.

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Other certifications…

CSWP-Sheet Metal

CSWP-Weldments

CSWP-Surfacing

CSWP-Mold Tools

CSWSP-FEA

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What is the requirements?

You need internet connection doing the whole test.

You can take the test on any level of SolidWorks 2008 or later.

There is a 30-day waiting period before retaking th CSWA d th i 14 d iti i d b fthe CSWA, and there is a 14-day waiting period before retaking any CSWP segment exam.

I do not use SolidWorks or SolidWorks Simulation. Can I still take the exam with an evaluation copy? Y B t ill h t t th l ti i f f th S lidW k

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Yes. But you will have to get the evaluation version from one of the SolidWorks resellers in your area.

How do I get it?

http://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/subscription/Certification_Offers.html

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How is these things are constructed?

CSWA = 3 hours Exam with a 70% minimum passing rate

Exam features hands-on challenges in many of these areas:Sk t h titi li t l i l lli t li Sk t h t l ff tSketch entities - lines, rectangles, circles, arcs, ellipses, centerlines, Sketch tools - offset, convert, trim, Sketch relations, Boss and cut features - extrudes, revolves, sweeps, lofts, Fillets and chamfers, Linear, circular and fill patterns, Dimensions, Feature conditions –

start and end, Mass properties, Materials, Inserting components, Standard mates -coincident, parallel, perpendicular, tangent, concentric, distance, angle

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, p , p p , g , , , gReference geometry – planes, axis, mate references, Drawing sheets and views,

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How is these things are constructed?

Sample CSWA Exam link:

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http://www.solidworks.com/sw/docs/CSWASampleExam2010.zip

How is these things are constructed?

CSWP= 3 hours 30 minutes exam with a 75% in each segmentSegment 1: (90 Minutes)Segment 1: (90 Minutes)Create a part from a drawing

Segment 2: (40 Minutes)Segment 2: (40 Minutes)Modify existing part

Segment 3: (80 Minutes)Segment 3: (80 Minutes)Creating an assembly

Sample CSWP Exam link:

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http://files.solidworks.com/services/certification/CSWP-CORE_Sample_Exam2010B.pdf

Tips & Tricks

“Ctrl+” to copy parts in assembly mode.Coordinate SystemCoordinate System.Distance Mate.With Mate.With Mate.Collision Detection.Simulation ExpressFace+edge = Angular Reference Plane.

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I need more information…

Become a Certified SolidWorks Associate by Mark Martelhttp://www.solidworks.com/sw/DemoLibrary/east-mechanical-design.htm

How to Become a CSWP by Mark MartelHow to Become a CSWP by Mark Martelhttp://www.solidworks.com/sw/DemoLibrary/east-mechanical-design.htm

CSWP Preparation by Chris McAndrewhttp://www.3dengr.com/2009/10/cswp-preparation.html

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