AutoCAD (Civil / Mechanical) Course

Learn 2D & 3D Design, Drafting & Technical Drawing

The AutoCAD (Civil / Mechanical) Course at E Gurukul Educations is designed to develop practical computer-aided design and drafting skills for learners interested in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, architecture, construction and technical design.

The course focuses on 2D drafting, technical drawings, dimensions, annotations, layouts and introductory 3D concepts, with separate learning paths for Civil and Mechanical applications.

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Course Overview

Course Name: AutoCAD (Civil / Mech)
Category: Design & Engineering Software
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Learning Approach: Theory + Demonstration + Hands-on Practice + Projects

Core Learning Path

CAD Fundamentals → 2D Drafting → Technical Drawing → Civil/Mechanical Applications → 3D Basics → Projects

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Module 1 — Introduction to AutoCAD

Students are introduced to the AutoCAD environment and basic CAD concepts.

Topics

• What is CAD?
• Introduction to AutoCAD
• Applications of AutoCAD
• AutoCAD interface
• Drawing workspace
• Command line
• Toolbars and panels
• Navigation tools
• Units and drawing limits
• Coordinate systems
• Absolute, relative and polar coordinates
• Basic drawing workflow

Practical

• Create a new drawing
• Set units
• Use drawing coordinates
• Save and manage CAD files

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Module 2 — Basic Drawing Commands

Students learn the fundamental tools required to create accurate 2D drawings.

Topics

• Line
• Polyline
• Circle
• Arc
• Rectangle
• Polygon
• Ellipse
• Spline
• Construction lines

Modification Commands

• Move
• Copy
• Rotate
• Mirror
• Scale
• Trim
• Extend
• Offset
• Fillet
• Chamfer
• Array
• Stretch

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Module 3 — Precision Drafting

Accuracy is an important part of technical drawing.

Topics

• Object Snap
• Grid and Snap
• Ortho Mode
• Polar Tracking
• Object Tracking
• Coordinate entry
• Precision selection
• Drawing constraints
• Layers and layer management

Practical Exercise

Create accurate geometric and technical drawings using coordinates, object snaps and construction techniques.

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Module 4 — Layers, Properties & Standards

Students learn how to organize professional CAD drawings.

Topics

• Creating layers
• Layer colors
• Linetypes
• Lineweights
• Layer visibility
• Layer locking
• Object properties
• Properties panel
• Drawing standards
• Basic CAD organization

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Module 5 — Text, Dimensions & Annotations

Learn how to communicate technical information clearly through drawings.

Topics

• Single-line text
• Multiline text
• Text styles
• Dimension styles
• Linear dimensions
• Aligned dimensions
• Angular dimensions
• Radius and diameter
• Leaders
• Multileaders
• Center marks
• Annotation standards

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Module 6 — Hatching & Technical Representation

Topics

• Hatch patterns
• Solid fills
• Gradient fills
• Hatch boundaries
• Editing hatch patterns
• Section representation
• Material representation
• Technical annotations

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Module 7 — Blocks & Reusable Components

Topics

• Creating blocks
• Inserting blocks
• Editing blocks
• Attributes
• Reusable CAD components
• Symbols
• Title blocks
• Basic templates

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Module 8 — Layout, Viewports & Printing

Students learn how to prepare drawings for professional presentation and printing.

Topics

• Model Space
• Paper Space
• Layouts
• Viewports
• Drawing scales
• Page setup
• Plot styles
• Print settings
• PDF output
• Drawing sheet preparation

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Civil AutoCAD Module

Civil Drafting & Design Applications

The Civil track focuses on drawings commonly encountered in construction and civil engineering environments.

Topics

Architectural & Building Drawings

• Floor plans
• Elevations
• Sections
• Doors and windows
• Staircase drawings
• Room layouts
• Dimensioning
• Basic working drawings

Site & Civil Drawings

• Site plans
• Plot layouts
• Road layouts
• Basic drainage layouts
• Utility layouts
• Land measurement representation
• Section drawings
• Site annotations

Civil Projects

• Residential floor plan
• Building elevation
• Building section
• Site layout
• Road/utility layout
• Complete residential drawing set

Advanced civil design and engineering calculations may require specialized software and professional engineering knowledge beyond basic AutoCAD drafting.

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Mechanical AutoCAD Module

Mechanical Drafting & Technical Design

The Mechanical track focuses on technical drawing and drafting concepts used for mechanical components and assemblies.

Topics

Mechanical Drawing

• Orthographic projection
• Isometric drawing
• Sectional views
• Auxiliary views
• Dimensioning
• Tolerances
• Geometric representation
• Engineering symbols

Component Drafting

• Machine components
• Shafts
• Bearings
• Flanges
• Fasteners
• Mechanical parts
• Assembly drawings

Mechanical Projects

• Mechanical component drawing
• Detailed part drawing
• Sectional drawing
• Isometric component
• Assembly drawing

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3D AutoCAD Fundamentals

Students can be introduced to basic 3D concepts after developing strong 2D drafting skills.

Topics

• 3D workspace
• Basic 3D coordinates
• 3D primitives
• Extrude
• Revolve
• PressPull
• Union
• Subtract
• Intersect
• 3D editing
• Basic materials and visual styles
• 3D views
• Basic 3D presentation

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Practical Training

The course should emphasize hands-on CAD practice rather than only theoretical learning.

Students can practice:

• Creating drawings from measurements
• Converting sketches into CAD drawings
• Applying dimensions and annotations
• Creating professional layouts
• Preparing drawings for PDF/printing
• Editing existing CAD drawings
• Building Civil and Mechanical projects

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Project-Based Learning

Civil Projects

1. Residential Floor Plan
2. Building Elevation
3. Building Section
4. Site Plan
5. Basic Road/Site Layout

Mechanical Projects

1. Mechanical Component Drawing
2. Orthographic Drawing
3. Isometric Drawing
4. Sectional Drawing
5. Assembly Drawing

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Skills You Can Develop

After completing the course, learners can develop skills in:

• AutoCAD interface and workflow
• 2D CAD drafting
• Technical drawing
• Precision drafting
• Layers and CAD standards
• Dimensioning and annotation
• Civil drafting
• Mechanical drafting
• Basic 3D modelling
• Layout and plotting
• Technical documentation
• CAD project preparation

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Who Can Join?

The course can be suitable for:

• Class 10/12 students interested in technical design
• Diploma students
• Civil engineering students
• Mechanical engineering students
• Architecture students
• ITI students
• Polytechnic students
• Engineering graduates
• Job seekers
• Working professionals
• Beginners interested in CAD

Prior AutoCAD experience is not necessarily required for a beginner-level program.

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Career Areas

AutoCAD skills may support opportunities in areas such as:

• CAD Operator
• AutoCAD Drafter
• Civil CAD Drafter
• Mechanical CAD Drafter
• Drafting Assistant
• Design Assistant
• Architectural Drafting Support
• Engineering Documentation
• CAD Technician

Career opportunities depend on the learner’s technical skills, qualifications, portfolio, experience and employer requirements. Course completion does not guarantee employment.

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Why Learn AutoCAD at E Gurukul?

• Practical CAD training
• Hands-on drawing exercises
• Civil & Mechanical learning options
• Project-based assignments
• Technical drawing practice
• Industry-oriented software skills
• Supportive learning environment
• Focus on accuracy and drafting standards

Learn → Practice → Design → Build

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