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Level 2 City & Guilds Certificate in Computer Aided Design (CAD)Scheme Handbook

4353www.city-and-guilds.co.ukJune 2004

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Contents

Introduction to the CAD award 5Registration and certification 5Centre/scheme approval 6Course Design 7Entry to qualification 7Assignments 8Data Protection, Security. 10Test Specification: Unit 1 15Assignment specification 16Section 1 – Guidance to the assessor 16Section 2 – Marking and grading criteria 16Section 3 – Candidate Instructions 17Submission of assignments 17Unit 1 The Principles and practice of 2D Computer Aided Design 18

Further information 29

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Introduction to the CAD award

This award is a Vocationally Related Qualification (VRQ) in Computer Aided Design. It has been designed by City & Guilds to meet our customers’ needs for more modern, up-to-date and flexible qualifications.

The qualification is

Level 2 Certificate in 2D CAD (4353-01) Registration and certification

For the award of the Level 2 CAD certificate, candidates must successfully complete all the assessments for the unit.

Level 2 2D CAD

Unit Assessment components required

4353-201 Written test

4353-202 Assignment 1Unit 1 The principles and practice of 2D Computer Aided Design

4353-203 Assignment 2

The assessment includes two assignments and a multiple-choice test which covers the knowledge requirements. The multiple choice test will be delivered on-line through the City & Guilds GOLA system with no paper-based alternative (see also centre/scheme approval below).

Candidates must be registered at the beginning of their course. Centres should submit registrations using Form S (Registration), under scheme/complex no 4353-01.

When assignments have been successfully completed, candidate results should be submitted on Form S (Results submission). Centres should note that results will not be processed by City & Guilds until verification records are complete.

Candidates achieving one or more assessment components will receive a Certificate of Unit Credit listing the assessment components achieved together with the grade (D, C or P for the multiple choice paper, P for the assignments). Candidates achieving the number and combination of assessment components required for the Certificate will, in addition, be issued a Certificate. Certificates are not graded.

Full details on all the above procedures, together with details of the on-line tests will be found on City & Guilds Web site http://www.city-and-guilds.co.uk


Centre/scheme approval

Centres wishing to offer City & Guilds qualifications must gain approval.

New centres must apply for centre and scheme approval.

Existing City & Guilds’ centres will need to get specific scheme approval to run these awards.

As the multiple-choice assessment for this qualification is delivered on-line; scheme approval will therefore need to be updated to include approval of the set-up and function of the on-line delivery systems.

Centres are required to register as a GOLA centre before any tests can be scheduled. The form for this is available from the website www.city-and-guilds.co.uk/e-assessment

A centre only needs to register once for GOLA

There is a GOLA helpline number - centre enquiries and technical enquiries about GOLA can be directed to this number 0845 241 0070.Centres can also e-mail: [email protected]

The following leaflets are available:

A centre’s guide to global on-line assessmentA centre’s guide to technical requirements for global on-line assessmentA centre’s guide to administering global on-line assessmentA learner’s guide to global on-line assessment.

Centres looking for general information about GOLA or copies of the GOLA leaflets are advised to use the website www.city-and-guilds.co.uk/e-assessment

Full details of the process for both centre and scheme approval are given in Providing City & Guilds qualifications – a guide to centre and scheme approval which is available from City & Guilds’ regional offices.

City & Guilds reserves the right to suspend an approved centre, or withdraw its approval from an approved centre to conduct a particular City & Guilds’ scheme or particular City & Guilds’ schemes, for reasons of debt, malpractice or for any reason that maybe detrimental to the maintenance of authentic, reliable and valid qualifications or that may prejudice the name of City & Guilds.


Course Design

Tutors/assessors should familiarise themselves with the structure and content of the award before designing an appropriate course; in particular they are advised to consider the knowledge and understanding requirements of the relevant N/SVQ.

City & Guilds does not itself provide courses of instruction or specify entry requirements. As long as the requirements for the award are met, tutors/assessors may design courses of study in any way that they feel best meets the needs and capabilities of the candidates. Centres may wish to introduce other topics as part of the programme which will not be assessed through the qualifications, eg to meet local needs.

It is recommended that centres cover the following in the delivery of the course, where appropriate:• Health and safety considerations, in particular the need to impress to candidates that

they must preserve the health and safety of others as well as themselves• Key Skills (such as Communication, Application of Number, Information technology,

Working with others, Improving own learning and performance, Problem solving)• Equal opportunities• Spiritual, moral, social and cultural issues• Environmental education, related European issues.It is recommended that 60 hours should be allocated for the unit required for the certificate.

Entry to qualification

No specific prior qualifications, learning or experience are required for candidates undertaking the qualification(s). However, centres will need to make an initial assessment of each candidate to ensure that the level of the scheme is appropriate. The nature of both the learning and assessment required for the qualification is such that candidates will need basic literacy and numeracy skills: i.e. the ability to read and interpret written tasks and to write answers in a legible and understandable form. Candidates will also need to be able to organise written information clearly and coherently, although they will not be assessed for spelling or grammatical accuracy unless this is part of the assessment criteria.

There are no restrictions on entry for this award. City & Guilds recommend that candidates should not enter for a qualification of the same level and the same content as that of a qualification they already hold.

Details of the availability of assessments and of the general regulations for their conduct are given in the ‘Directory of Assessments and Awards’. If there is any inconsistency between the scheme regulations in this pamphlet and the Directory of Assessments and Awards, the Directory shall prevail.

For candidates with particular requirements, centres should refer to City & Guilds policy document Access to assessment, candidates with particular requirements. This also applies to candidates who wish to seek examinations in language other than English.


Assignments

This guidance should be read in conjunction with specific guidance in each assignment. For the unit, there are a number of outcomes and each of these outcomes usually has a number of practical activities.

Assignment 1 is intended as an interim assignment and assignment 2 is designed as an end-of-course assignment. It is essential that candidates pass assignment 1 before attempting assignment 2.

Assessors will need to check that all the requirements of a unit have been fulfilled. The units provide the opportunity for candidates to sign off that they have achieved a practical activity.

Completion of assignments

Assessors will decide when each candidate should complete each assignment and will be expected to organise the assignments in a logical order according to the requirements of the candidates and the course.

Each assignment contains

guidance for assessors comprising assignment specific guidance - this information must not be divulged to candidatesmarking and grading criteria- this information must not be divulged to candidatescandidate’s instructions - assignment specific.

Candidates will expect a reasonable amount of guidance on how to organise themselves in order to

• accomplish tasks• check that the evidence of the required underpinning knowledge has been

produced.

Assessors are strongly advised to check and familiarise themselves with the requirements and workability of each assignment before it is issued to candidates. It is recommended that Assessors produce a worked copy of the assignment that their candidates are undertaking.

Appendix A is an example of a document that assessors may use to record the assignments the candidate has completed. Your centre may also wish to develop a tracking document to be used within your Quality Assurance process regarding Internal Verification/Quality assurance checking. As detailed at the bottom, the IV/QAC can initial and date next to those candidates he/she has sampled in red.

Whatever method you use to ensure quality checks are taking place, please send a copy of your proposed system to your External Verifier.

Additional materials

Candidates should only have access to the materials as specified in the Guidance for Assessors in each assignment and should not be permitted to take in their class notes. However, for some of the assignments it may be necessary for candidates to have access to manufacturer’s manuals and on-line help facilities.


Grading of assignments

Grading of assignments is Pass or Fail.

Grading is based on essential and desirable criteria for each task. Essential criteria are denoted by a square bracket [ ] and desirable criteria by a round bracket ( ). Each marking criterion should be marked with a tick to indicate achievement and a cross if it has not been achieved. In the event that a marking criterion is not applicable, it should be crossed through and marked ‘not appropriate’ and a note made of the reason(s) why. Candidates must achieve all essential and a prescribed number of desirable criteria for the award of a Pass. Detailed marking criteria are provided for each assignment in the Marking Criteria section of the assignments.

The criteria for individual tasks in the assignments do not appear in the instructions for candidates.

Whilst Assessors may use this information to guide candidates as to the depth and breadth of evidence in order to achieve each level, they must not, under any circumstance, divulge the content of the marking criteria provided to candidates.

Time allowance for assignments

Recommended time allowances have been allocated for each assignment; however, this does not form part of the marking criteria, and is for guidance purposes only.

Should Assessors find that the recommended time for an assignment is considerably at a variance with the time taken by candidates, they should contact their External Verifier in the first instance, who will advise accordingly and feed this information back to City & Guilds where appropriate.

Opportunities to repeat tasks within an assignment

If a candidate fails a task, they may repeat it; however, Assessors should allow seven days before a candidate repeats a task. NB If the failed task is built upon the results of a previous task, this may also need to be repeated.

Health and Safety

Centres must ensure that all aspects of Health and Safety connected with working with VDUs, keyboards and electrical equipment are observed by staff and candidates at all times. Candidates must be aware of the risks of RSI and the need for regular breaks from working at screens, be provided with adequate seating and lighting and wrist and foot support if required.

The importance of safe working practices must always be stressed. Candidates have responsibilities for the safety of others as well as themselves. Anyone behaving in an unsafe manner must be stopped and a suitable warning given. A candidate should not be allowed to continue working on an assignment if they have contravened these requirements.


Data Protection, Security.

The centre should have available a copy of the Data Protection Act and bring its contents to the attention of candidates.

Centres should themselves ensure that all data produced by candidates is kept secure and that assignments are, once downloaded, kept locked safely away until their use. It is the responsibility of the centre/assessor to ensure that the candidate taking an assignment/test is the correct person.

Ideally, centres should produce a written strategy outlining their procedures for ensuring the above takes place.

Keeping records

The candidate records that the centre must hold as required for regulatory compliance purposes must include:candidate namedate of birthparticular assessment requirementsworkplaceassessor(s) nameQuality Assurance Co-ordinator/scheme co-ordinator’s namedate of registrationcandidate enrolment numberaward title and levelprogress records, including unit accreditation and award completion dates.

The assessment records that the centre must hold for 3 years as required for regulatory compliance purposes include:

name of the candidateunits/components assessed, types of evidence submitted and assessment methods usednames of each assessor involved with the units/componentsdates on which the assessments took placeassessment locationsassessment decisions madeassessment plans, review and feedback records, assessment judgments.

For more detailed information on keeping records please refer to the City & Guilds document, ‘Ensuring Quality – policy and practice for externally verified assessment’ July 2002 Edition 13.

Copyright

Assessors should ensure that candidates are aware of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, and the potential implications of using materials sourced from areas such as the Internet.

Disk space

Assessors should ensure that candidate’s work is saved to a suitable medium until such time as certificates are issued.


Types of evidence

Assignments have been written in a way to encourage candidates to produce different types of evidence.

It is important that candidates ensure their name and enrolment number is on all items of evidence handed in.

Quality assurance of assignments

This is a Vocationally Related Qualification (VRQ) and does not imply occupational competence. Centres are required to establish a system of internal verification/scheme co-ordination to monitor assessors’ decisions. This means that the work of assessors involved in the qualification, must be monitored by a Quality Assurance Co-ordinator to ensure that assessors are applying the standards consistently throughout assessment activities.Quality Assurance Co-ordinators/scheme co-ordinators and External Verifiers will sample candidates’ work to ascertain whether the evidence for an assignment is complete, and to ensure that the allocation of grades by assessors has been fair and beyond dispute. It is for this reason that the signature of both the assessor and the candidate is required on the Assignment Marksheet.

Assessors must ensure that candidates understand why a particular assessment decision has been reached. Where candidates do not feel that the assessment decision has been fair, they should have the opportunity to access the normal appeals/complaints procedure of the centre/learning provider in the first instance, and if this does not resolve the situation, of the awarding body.

Candidates’ work may also be subject to external verification, which may be by a visit or postal. The External Verifier will ensure that:

• the Quality Assurance Co-ordinator is undertaking his/her responsibilities• the Quality Assurance Co-ordinator is given prompt, accurate and

constructive feedback on centre operation• the Quality Assurance Co-ordinator is acting as a guardian of the ‘standards’• a report is written on centre activities for City & Guilds.

There will normally be one External Verification activity per centre, per year.

Guidance on qualifications/experience for trainers/learning providers

Trainers/learning providers should be technically competent in the areas in which they are delivering training and should also have experience of providing training. This will be looked for at the approval stage and will be monitored by the external verification process.

Assessors/Tutors should have at least two years recent relevant experience in the specific area they will be assessing. If this experience is part-time it should be over a period of five years.

Assessors need to have a greater level of experience and understanding than those they are assessing.

In addition, assessors must demonstrate the ability to mark assignments using externally set criteria.

While the EMPNTO A/V Units are valued as a qualification they are not currently a requirement for assessors of these qualifications.


If a candidate’s work is selected for external verification, samples of work must be available to the appointed External Verifier.

An External Verifier will visit the centre/learning provider and their role includes the following:ensuring that Quality Assurance Co-ordinators are undertaking their duties satisfactorilymonitoring internal quality assurance systems and sampling assessment activities, methods and recordsacting as a source of advice and supportpromoting best practiceproviding prompt, accurate and constructive feedback to all relevant parties on the operation of centre's/learning provider's assessment systems.

Claiming certification

Candidates must be registered at the beginning of their course. Centres should submit registrations via the Walled Garden or on Form S (Registration), under the appropriate scheme/complex number. Assignments successfully achieved should be claimed using Form S (Results submission); component numbers must be entered on Form S, followed by P (Pass).

Details on all procedures will be found on City & Guilds web site http://www.city-and-guilds.co.uk.


Appendix A

Summary of Unit Assignment Achievements

Award

Candidate’s name Candidate enrolment number

Centre name and number

Unit number

Assignment title Date Candidate signature Assessor signature

Confirmation of achievements for which certification is requested

Signature of Quality Assurance Co-ordinator………………………….…..

Date……………………………

NB: Where a Quality Assurance Co-ordinator’s signing off the achievements and confirming this candidate has completed prior to certification they should sign and date where indicated.

If the Quality Assurance Co-ordinator has also ‘sampled’ one or more of the candidate’s evidence, the Quality Assurance Co-ordinator should also initial against the Unit number in red.


Test Specification: Unit 1

This test specification is for the multiple choice exam which covers the knowledge requirements of the level 2 CAD qualification. Refer to the Unit Specifications when using this document.

Time allowed: 40 minutes

OutcomeNo. of items

1 Use associated IT and CAD hardware and operating system 42 Use basic file management techniques and Maintain health and safety

requirements3

3 Use and identify key components of the software relating to the 2D drawing environment

3

4 Use a range of viewing commands and Set up the drawing space 45 Use drawing commands to produce shapes 36 Use the CAD software’s co-ordinate system to aid accurate drawing 2

7 Use hatch, text and simple dimensioning routines 3

8 Use basic editing commands and produce simple hard copies 3Total 25


Assignment specification

Writing assignments for Computer Aided Design qualification Level 2

For the award, there are a number of outcomes and each of these outcomes specifies a number of practical activities. Each assignment will provide opportunities for candidates to be assessed for a sample range of the practical activities required for the unit. Assignments will usually consist of several tasks. The range of assignments available for each unit should ensure that all the practical activities for all the outcomes are assessed.

City & Guilds will provide two assignments for the unit. Centres may write alternative assignments for the units contained in these awards. However, they must use the sample assignment provided by City & Guilds as a template.

The assignments are made up of three sections:

Section 1 – Guidance to the assessor

This section is intended for use by the assessor only. It should contain:a health and safety statementthe location of where the assignment should be takenthe requirements for tools, equipment, materials and datanotes on the content of the assignment to include any preparatory work required by the assessor/centredetails of evidence and recordingtime consideration.Any new assignments set must have the same time allocated to the completion of the assignment as set in the sample.

Section 2 – Marking and grading criteria

Grading of assignments is Pass, Fail.

Grading is based on essential and desirable criteria for each task. Essential criteria are denoted by a square bracket [ ] and desirable criteria by a round bracket ( ). Each marking criterion should be marked with a tick to indicate achievement and a cross if it has not been achieved. In the event that a marking criterion is not applicable, it should be crossed through and marked ‘not appropriate’ and a note made of the reason(s) why. Candidates must achieve all essential and a prescribed number of desirable criteria for the award of a particular grade. Detailed marking and grading criteria must be provided for each assignment in the Marking Criteria section of the assignment.

In accordance with the quality assurance requirements for the scheme there must be space allocated for the name and signature of the candidate, assessor and internal verifier (who may sample the assignment). These should also be dated.


Section 3 – Candidate Instructions

The candidates’ instructions should contain:• general advice to candidates about the need to understand the assignment before

starting work and the need to seek guidance if clarification is required• guidance on the time limits• the importance of health and safety• an introduction which sets the scene or a scenario to contextualise the task(s)• a list of the tasks • clearly defined tasks covering a range of practical activities • notes which refer to how the evidence they produce should be stored and

labelled.

Submission of assignments

All assignments must be approved for use by City & Guilds. Each assignment should be submitted with a copy of the centre-devised assignment submission report.*

Centres must submit all centre devised assignments to Centre Devised Unit, City & Guilds, 1 Giltspur Street, London, EC1A 9DD

Six weeks before they intend to use the assignment if submitted electronically to the following email address: [email protected]

Eight weeks before they intend to use the assignment if a paper based submission is made (three copies must be provided).

*A copy of the Centre-devised assignment submission report is contained as a separate document on the website and should be submitted with the assignment.


Unit 1 The Principles and practice of 2D Computer Aided Design

Rationale

The use of computer aided design (CAD) systems in industry has become an essential part of the modern working environment. It is used at all stages of the design period, from conceptualisation and production of working drawings to the production of virtual reality images. This unit aims to equip candidates with the basic understanding and principles of the 2D drawing environment, in terms of hardware, software and physical surroundings. It will explore the typical composition of a CAD system and health and safety matters that are associated with safe working practices.

As ICT is an ever-changing technology both in terms of software and hardware, therefore centres may interpret the unit content and substitute new technology if appropriate. However, candidates will be tested on the specified outcomes within this unit.

This unit covers 8 learning outcomes. The candidate will be able to:1. use associated IT, CAD hardware and operating systems2. use basic file management techniques and maintain health and safety requirements3. use and identify key components of the software relating to the 2D drawing

environment4. use a range of viewing commands and Set up the drawing space5. use drawing commands to produce shapes6. use the CAD software’s co-ordinate system to aid accurate drawing7. use hatch, text and simple dimensioning routines8. use basic editing commands and produce simple hard copies.

Connection with other awards

This unit reviews and extends the knowledge in the Level 2 NVQ in Technical Support.

Key Skills links

Application of NumberCommunication C2.2IT IT2.1Working With OthersProblem Solving PS2.1, PS2.2, PS2.3Improving Own Learning LP2.3

Assessment

The outcomes from this unit will be assessed using evidence from two set assignments and a multiple choice question paper.


Outcome 1: Use associated IT, CAD hardware and operating systems

Practical Activities Candidate’s Signature Date

The candidate will be able to

1 use necessary hardware for a generic CAD station

2 replenish printer/plotter paper

3 recognise and report problems relating to hardware components: eg printer jams or running out of paper, software problems due to hardware, VDU output quality, keyboard or mouse not functioning correctly.

4 use different parts of the desktop to initiate software: eg icons, task bar, status bar, menu options

5 use the following functions of the desktop window• maximise and minimise a window• restore a window from the task bar• manipulate the size of the active window• evoke a number of windows at the same time• move windows on the desktop• switch between different programs• drag and drop information from one window to another.


Outcome 1: Use associated IT, CAD hardware and operating systems (continued)

Underpinning knowledge


1 identify and describe the purpose of the main components of a CAD computer station, including processor, memory and file storage

2 define the different types of common file storage available for a CAD station and explain the need for these methods including CD ROM, zip drive, hard drive and floppy

3 recognise the effects of hardware specifications on the efficiency of the CAD system specifically relating to: processor type and speed, RAM and video processor card

4 briefly describe input and output devices used within a CAD station, including printer/plotter, mouse, keyboard, VDU and modem

5 identify necessary consumables and media that are used in conjunction with hardware: eg printer/plotter paper and ink/toner cartridges

6 identify the use of the internet in relation to the operation of a CAD station: eg downloading CAD files from a web site, sending and receiving CAD files via e-mail

7 state the effect of different screen resolutions on the VDU output: eg quality of graphics, operational size of window and display size

8 identify the terminology related to the operation of the desktop environment: eg icons, task bar, status bar and menu options

9 identify the use of short cut keys.


Outcome 2: Use basic file management techniques and maintain health and safety requirements



1 use a range of basic file operations: New, Open, Save, Save As, Close

2 create new named directories/folders and move/copy files between directories, including to and from floppy disks

3 delete and rename files and directories/folders that have been created

4 make backup copies of files and directories/folders

5 find files that have been incorrectly located within a complex series of directories

6 display lists of files contained within a specific folder or directory, including details of file extensions.



1 describe briefly the directory/folder structure on a computer

2 state ways of preventing the loss of data: eg write protection, virus checking, back up procedures

3 describe briefly what elements and practices create a good working environment� frequent breaks from the computer� correct positioning of screens, chairs and keyboards� lighting and ventilation requirements

4 state the health and safety precautions to adopt when using a computer� ensure power cables are safely secure� ensure that power points are not overloaded

5 identify common injuries associated with the use of computers� repetitive strain injury (RSI)� eye strain� bad posture

6 identify current British or European legislation associated with the use of computers and health and safety: eg Copyright, Data Protection, Health & Safety Executive (HSE).


Outcome 3: Use and identify key components of the software relating to the 2D drawing environment



1 evoke tool bars from the CAD system and remove unwanted tool bars from the user area

2 move toolbars within the CAD environment to create a usable work area

3 modify toolbars to add or remove existingicons/buttons

4 evoke, move and modify dialogue boxes from a CAD system

5 change the background colour and graphics cursor (cross hairs) size for the drawing window

6 alter the command window size

7 turn the User Co-ordinate System (UCS) icon on and off.



1 identify the use of the different menu bar tools and toolbar sets available within CAD: and the purpose of scroll bars: draw, modify, properties, standards, dimensioning

2 state the use of dialogue boxes within the context of CAD

3 state the purpose of the command window within CAD

4 describe briefly the concept of the drawing area and how it relates to drawing units on a co-ordinate system based upon the theory of X and Y (Cartesian).


Outcome 4: Use a range of viewing commands and set up the drawing space



1 open an existing drawing from storage media

2 use a range of Zoom commands to look at specific parts of a drawing: real time, window, extents

3 set up a number of views of a drawing that can be easily restored

4 set up the drawing environment with the correct units in order to start producing a drawing

5 ensure that the limits of the designated screen area are appropriate for drawing to be produced

6 set up an appropriate grid and snap to aid drawing production

7 create and use a template which will set the drawing environment ready for drawing production.



1 describe the range of Zoom techniques available within a 2D context: real time, window, extents

2 state the benefits of setting up and using pre-defined views when producing a CAD drawing

3 illustrate the range of pan techniques available within a 2D context: scroll bars, real time

4 state the reasons for setting up the drawing environment and set up

5 state the purpose of using grids and snap to aid drawing production

6 list the benefits of using templates.


Outcome 5: Use drawing commands to produce shapes



1 use a line command to produce various shapes in the drawing window, with and without the use of grid, snap, orthographic and polar modes

2 produce entities that are connected to end points and defining points of existing drawing objects

3 produce a series of lines (multiple vertices) that are recognised by the software as one single line entry and with uniform or varying widths

4 draw a number of node points, using different point styles

5 use a range of commands to produce the following shapes:� circles� rectangles� arcs� regular polygons� ellipses.



1 recognise the difference in properties between single line entries and lines with multiple vertices

2 identify the range of options available in order to place lines and shapes at specific points on an existing drawn object• object snap options

3 describe briefly the basic range of drawing commands available as detailed above.


Outcome 6: Use the CAD software’s co-ordinatesystem to aid accurate drawing



1 use the grid and snap, together with the co-ordinate display to produce basic measured objects

2 use an absolute X,Y co-ordinate system to produce basic measured objects through keyboard entry

3 use a relative X,Y co-ordinate system to produce basic measured objects through keyboard entry

4 use a relative polar co-ordinate system to produce basic measured objects through keyboard entry

5 use a range of co-ordinate entry systems to produce varying levels of complex drawings

6 place different shapes, including circles, rectangles, nodes and regular polygons at known co-ordinate points and to specific sizes.



1 state the principles of a simple co-ordinate system based upon X and Y axes

2 state the principles of a simple co-ordinate system based a polar system

3 identify the principles of all methods of co-ordinate entry aids available: snap, grids, direction entry.


Outcome 7: Use hatch, text and simple dimensioning routines



1 set up different styles of text for use on a drawing

2 use a direct text entry method to create notes on a drawing

3 use an alternative method of text entry to create notes on a drawing

4 justify text during input

5 use basic dimension commands to dimension a drawing

6 fill an area with a variety of hatch patterns at different scales and angles.



1 state the range of text entry methods available and the processes involved in setting up a range of styles: direct text and multi line text. Also identify the method of applying the text justification centre, fit and align

2 state the process of dimensioning

3 describe briefly the process of filling closed objects with a variety of hatch patterns.


Outcome 8: Use basic editing commands and produce simple hard copies



1 use a range of commands to alter entities that have been previously drawn, including the following procedures:� erase� chamfering� filleting� mirror� rotate� trimming lines� extending lines� breaking lines� offset/parallel� lengthening/shortening lines� explode/join lines

2 use a range of commands to move, scale, copy and array existing objects within the drawing

3 use commands to produce a hard copy that fits an A4 sheet.



1 state the process involved when modifying a drawing

2 state the benefits of using modifying techniques within a CAD drawing

3 state the process involved in producing a hard copy of a drawing.

Further information

Further information regarding centre/scheme approval or any aspect of assessment of our qualifications should be referred to the relevant City & Guilds regional/national office:

Region Telephone Facsimile

City & Guilds Scotland 0131 226 1556 0131 226 1558

City & Guilds North East 0191 402 5100 0191 402 5101

City & Guilds North West 01925 897900 01925 897925

City & Guilds Yorkshire 0113 380 8500 0113 380 8525

City & Guilds Wales 02920 748600 02920 748625

City & Guilds West Midlands 0121 359 6667 0121 359 7734

City & Guilds East Midlands 01773 842900 01773 833030

City & Guilds South West 01823 722200 01823 444231

City & Guilds London and South East

020 7294 2820 020 7294 2419

City & Guilds Southern 020 7294 2724 020 7294 2412

City & Guilds East 01480 308300 01480 308325

City & Guilds Northern Ireland/ Ireland

028 9032 5689 028 9031 2917

City & Guilds Customer Relations Unit

020 7294 2800 020 7294 2400

Website www.city-and-guilds.co.uk

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