AutoCAD Basics 1

Launch your design and drafting career with AutoCAD Basics 1 at Wallace State Community College. This introductory course equips students with the foundational skills needed to create precise technical drawings for architecture, engineering, and manufacturing. Employers can also send staff to upskill in AutoCAD for workplace efficiency.

AutoCAD Basics 1About the Course
AutoCAD Basics 1 introduces students to the AutoCAD software interface and basic functionality. Topics include:

  • Basic 2D drawing tools: lines, circles, arcs, polygons
  • Editing and annotation: trim, extend, offset, array, dimensioning
  • Layer management and object properties for organized drawings
  • Plotting and printing layouts for high-quality outputs

By the end of the course, students will achieve proficiency in using AutoCAD to create, modify, and manage 2D drawings.

Admission Requirements
This course is open to all individuals. No high school diploma or GED is required. This is a 16-hour course with a $450 registration fee.

Career Outlook
• National median wage: ~$57,000/year

Industries You Can Work In
• Engineering and architectural firms
• Manufacturing and industrial design
• Construction and civil engineering
• Technical consulting services

 

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AutoCAD Basics 1

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