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Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) with 20 Years of Experience in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, , InfoDrainage, PCSWMM, HEC-HMS. (Engineering Design/Drafting & Modelling)
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About Faheem
I am a postgraduate Civil Engineering student at the University of Auckland with over 20 years of professional experience in civil infrastructure and water engineering. I provide clear, structured, and practical tutoring, ensuring students gain confidence, mastery, and real-world understanding in their subjects while fostering a professional and supportive learning environment.
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**Complete Beginner's Course Curriculum**
Duration: 8-10 weeks (24-30 hours total)
Level: Beginner (No prior CAD experience required)
Software: AutoCAD 2026
Delivery: Hands-on practical sessions with guided exercises
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Navigate the AutoCAD interface confidently
- Create accurate 2D technical drawings
- Apply dimensioning and annotation standards
- Modify and edit drawings efficiently
- Organise drawings using layers and blocks
- Print and export drawings to various formats
- Create basic 3D models
Week 1 – Introduction & Workspace Setup
Learning Objectives
- Understand what AutoCAD is and its applications.
- Navigate the AutoCAD 2026 interface and workspace.
- Set up units, limits, grid, and object snap.
Topics
- Download & Installation support for free study version of AutoCAD 2026
- UI overview: ribbons, command line, model/layout tabs
- Setting drawing units, limits, and templates
- Comprehensive understanding of Coordinate System
Practical Exercise
- Create a new drawing; set units to metric; draw a simple rectangle.
Homework
- Draw basic geometric shapes using LINE, CIRCLE, RECTANGLE, and POLYGON.
Week 2 – Basic Drawing Commands
Learning Objectives
- Use fundamental 2D drawing commands efficiently.
Topics
- LINE, CIRCLE, ARC, ELLIPSE, POLYGON, PLINE
- Coordinate entry methods (absolute, relative, polar)
Practical Exercise
- Draw a simple floor outline or machine part using coordinate inputs.
Homework
- Practice 3 drawings using different coordinate methods.
Week 3 – Modify Commands & Precision Tools
Learning Objectives
- Modify and adjust drawings accurately.
- Apply precision tools for accuracy.
Topics
- Modify commands: MOVE, COPY, ROTATE, MIRROR, OFFSET, TRIM, EXTEND, SCALE, FILLET, CHAMFER
- Precision tools: OSNAP, ORTHO, POLAR, GRID, SNAP
Practical Exercise
- Draw and edit a furniture layout plan.
Homework
- Redraw a small mechanical or architectural component using modify commands.
Week 4 – Layers, Object Properties & Blocks
Learning Objectives
- Organise drawings using layers.
- Understand properties and reusable blocks.
Topics
- Layers: creation, naming conventions, colours, line types
- Blocks: creating, inserting, editing
- Properties palette and match properties tool
Practical Exercise
- Create a multi-layer drawing of a small house plan.
Homework
- Create a personal library of 5 blocks (doors, chairs, symbols, etc.).
Week 5 – Annotation & Dimensions
Learning Objectives
- Add text, leaders, and dimensions professionally.
Topics
- Text styles, multiline text (MTEXT), leaders
- Dimension styles, linear/aligned/radius dimensions
- Scales and paper space basics
Practical Exercise
- Annotate and dimension the previous week’s plan.
Homework
- Apply consistent dimension styles to any earlier drawing.
Week 6 – Plotting & Final 2D Project
Learning Objectives
- Prepare and print drawings to scale.
Topics
- Layouts, viewports, title blocks
- Plot settings, plot styles (CTB/STB)
- Practical Exercise
- Set up an A3 layout, insert title block, plot to PDF.
Homework
- Complete and submit a final 2D drawing project (e.g., a single-room plan or part drawing).
Week 7 – Introduction to 3D Modeling
Learning Objectives
- Understand AutoCAD 3D workspace and view controls.
Topics
- Switching to 3D Modeling workspace
- 3D navigation: orbit, viewcube, UCS
- Basic 3D commands: BOX, CYLINDER, CONE, SPHERE, EXTRUDE, PRESSPULL, REVOLVE
Practical Exercise
- Model a simple 3D object (e.g., a coffee mug or gear base).
Homework
- Create 3 basic solids using different commands.
Week 8 – 3D Editing & Presentation
Learning Objectives
- Modify 3D objects and create realistic visualizations.
Topics
- UNION, SUBTRACT, INTERSECT, FILLETEDGE, CHAMFEREDGE
- Visual styles, materials, and rendering basics
- 3D to 2D: generating orthographic views
Practical Exercise
- Complete a small 3D model (e.g., a table or pipe fitting) and render it.
Homework / Final Project
- Submit a 3D model with two 2D views plotted on layout sheets.
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He is really nice and smart.We used to work as a team. His ideas were very creative and he treated every team member responsibly and sincerely.
Faheem is a wonderful person and a tutor. He is very open to questions and very good at explaining.
Faheem is highly skilled CAD tutor. After first free session I decided to book 30 sessions and got a discount
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