AutoCAD 2D for the Construction Professional Nottingham Trent University

Overview

Participants progress from first principles to professional-level drawing production under the guidance of an experienced lecturer with a strong background in digital construction tools.

The course culminates in the internationally recognised Autodesk Certified User (ACU) examination, giving delegates a portable qualification that is valued by employers globally.

What you’ll study

During this course, you will:

• Set up and navigate the AutoCAD 2D interface, configure workspaces, and use coordinate systems and dynamic input.
• Draw, edit, and manipulate core construction elements including lines, rectangles, circles, arcs, polylines, and polygons.
• Work with precision using grid and snap tools, object snap tracking, and coordinate entry for dimensionally accurate drawings.
• Modify objects using move, copy, rotate, scale, mirror, offset, trim, extend, fillet, and chamfer commands.
• Organise complex drawings using layer management, change object properties, and control layer visibility.
• Apply hatching and gradients and annotate drawings using text, dimensions, and drawing schedules.
• Insert and manage blocks to reuse standard construction components efficiently.
• Prepare drawings for plotting and printing using layouts, viewports, and print/plot configuration.
• Complete the Autodesk Certified User (ACU) test via Certiport to achieve internationally recognised AutoCAD certification.
• Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll study during the course:
• Interface and 2D Drawing Fundamentals: