Who are we?
CAD Training is a branch of the NZ Welding School, located in Rotorua, New Zealand. We are an NZQA registered private training provider established in 1999 and accredited to deliver CAD and Welding training.
Our Team
Our CAD tutors are committed to using their teaching skills and industry experience to help you achieve success on the course and support you in reaching your personal goals.
Letty the CAD Student Services Manager will help you with the enrolment process and financial questions, and ensure that your study with us is as trouble free as we can make it.
What is CAD?
CAD stands for "Computer-Aided Design." Considered by some engineers and architects to be the best invention of all time! As the name suggests it is a career for people already equipped with computer skills.
With CAD, designers can turn an object into an electronic representation more quickly and accurately than by drawing it with a pencil and paper. Today, CAD software is used for nearly all two and three-dimensional designing. CAD allows developers to see visual models of their designs to determine if the designs are workable. Better yet, objects created with CAD software can be moved, resized, and rotated instantly.
Changes are more easily made within the software than with physical models and the information can be shared with consultants, clients and manufacturers through electronic means.
The two main areas of CAD application are Architecture and Engineering but it can also be used for interior design, boat design, landscaping and a wide range of other applications .
Architecture
Professional architects and individuals who want to build their own home first create virtual models and floor plans followed by the blueprints in CAD. The software is also used for the interior and landscape design.
Engineering
CAD software is used to create virtual models and detailed drawings of most manufactured items, ranging from large scale structures, such as bridges, to watch gears. All metal or plastic parts that will be manufactured can first be designed in CAD.
Career Options
The main applications of CAD are in the general fields of Architecture and Engineering. However those with experience working in other fields such as boatbuilding, kitchen and house interiors, utilities such as electricity, plumbing and fire prevention will be aware of the opportunities which CAD skills provide.
The principal purposes for using CAD, are CAD Draughting and CAD Design.
CAD Draughting involves creating or amending drawings from designs produced by someone else, such as the professional architect or engineer, for the builder or manufacturer to produce the item.
CAD Design involves using CAD to design objects, and evaluate them to determine whether they are feasible and efficient - and whether they meet the client's needs! CAD Designers will have specialist design as well as draughting skills.
Potential Career Pathways include:
- Cadetship and apprenticeship
- Designer
- Draughtsperson
- Further training opportunities through Diploma and Degree level qualfications in Architecture, Engineering and Design
For further information on any of the above pathways consult University, Polytechnic and Private Provider websites for detailed information.
For general careers advice go to: www.careerservices.govt.nz
