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Solidworks CAD & Engineering Design

Solidworks

SolidWorks is one of the most widely-used CAD tools in mechanical and product design. This course covers part modelling, assemblies, drawings and design intent, building skills that manufacturing and engineering firms genuinely require. It's hands-on and portfolio-focused throughout.

Duration
2 Months
Format
Live 1-on-1
Level
Professional
Certificate
Osian
Overview

What this course is about

Solidworks training develops parametric mechanical modelling from sketches and features to assemblies and drawings. You explore constraints, extrude, revolve, sweep, loft, fillet, shell, patterns, equations, mates, tolerances and bill of materials. Lessons connect each concept to brackets, enclosures, shafts, fasteners, exploded views and manufacturing drawings, so the teacher can explain not only which tool or method to use but also why it matters. This Solidworks pathway gives that point a course-specific practice focus, reference 234-14.

Practical work centres on a small mechanical product with constrained parts, assembly mates, interference review, BOM and drawing sheet. You practise feature order, design intent, under-defined sketches, exports and optional sheet metal or weldments, then review the result with your teacher and correct the reasoning behind it. Examples can be adapted for mechanical engineering students, design trainees, diploma holders and manufacturing staff, with attention to documentation, troubleshooting and responsible use of the relevant software or information. This Solidworks pathway gives that point a course-specific practice focus, reference 234-14.

This course builds editable 3D parts, assembly review and manufacturing communication through guided tasks and revision. It prepares learners for mechanical cad work and relevant solidworks certification or interview practice; vendor credentials, exams and licences are separate. This Solidworks pathway gives that point a course-specific practice focus, reference 234-14. This Solidworks pathway gives that point a course-specific practice focus, reference 234-14.

By the end

What you’ll be able to do

  • Create fully constrained parametric sketches
  • Build editable mechanical parts
  • Assemble components with correct mates
  • Check interference and design intent
  • Produce manufacturing drawings and BOMs
  • Prepare models for review and export
Syllabus

How the course flows

  1. 1
    Interface & 2D DraftingWeek 1

    Navigating the software and producing precise 2D drawings.

  2. 2
    Editing & AnnotationWeek 2

    Modifying geometry, dimensions, layers and title blocks.

  3. 3
    3D ModellingWeek 3

    Moving from flat drawings to full 3D models.

  4. 4
    Assemblies & DetailingWeek 4

    Combining parts and preparing production-ready detail.

  5. 5
    Project Drawing SetWeeks 5–8

    A complete, presentable drawing set for your portfolio.

Toolkit

Tools you’ll use

  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • SolidWorks
  • STAAD.Pro
  • Civil 3D
Audience

Who this course is for

  • Mechanical engineering students
  • Design engineers starting 3D CAD
  • Diploma holders seeking modelling practice
  • Manufacturing staff moving into design
  • Freelancers creating mechanical prototypes
Where it leads

Roles this opens up

  • SolidWorks CAD Designer

    Create parametric parts, assemblies and drawings for mechanical projects.

  • Mechanical Design Trainee

    Apply design intent, mates, tolerances and revision practices.

  • 3D Modelling Support Associate

    Prepare editable models and documentation for engineering teams.

Questions

Before you enrol

Basic technical drawing and geometry knowledge are recommended, but beginners can learn the interface and modelling sequence step by step. This Solidworks pathway addresses that point through guided practice, reference 234-14.

Use a Windows laptop capable of running a supported SolidWorks release, with a valid licence or authorised educational access. This Solidworks pathway addresses that point through guided practice, reference 234-14.

You can build a small mechanical product with constrained parts, assembly mates, interference review, BOM and drawing sheet. This Solidworks pathway addresses that point through guided practice, reference 234-14.

This Solidworks pathway addresses that point through guided practice, reference 234-2. This Solidworks pathway addresses that point through guided practice, reference 234-14.

Solidworks is parametric mechanical cad, unlike autocad general drafting or nx advanced product and manufacturing workflows. This Solidworks pathway addresses that point through guided practice, reference 234-14.

This Solidworks pathway addresses that point through guided practice, reference 234-14. This Solidworks pathway addresses that point through guided practice, reference 234-14.