AutoCAD Electrical Design introduces electrical drafting using AutoCAD, covering schematics, symbols, circuit design, and documentation to support accurate and professional electrical drawing projects.
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Learn the fundamentals of AutoCAD Electrical and develop practical skills in electrical design, electrical drafting, and CAD-based technical drawing. This course introduces you to essential CAD design techniques while helping you understand how to create accurate electrical drawings, electrical schematics, and professional design layouts. You will explore the principles of circuit design and gain a solid foundation in using AutoCAD for electrical engineering applications.
The course covers key areas of electrical design, including distribution system drawings, voltage drop and short circuit analysis, earthing systems, and generator sizing. You will learn how these concepts contribute to safe, reliable, and efficient electrical installations while developing an understanding of wiring diagrams, circuit layouts, and technical documentation. The training also introduces practical approaches to control panel design and electrical drafting, supporting learners who want to strengthen their technical CAD and electrical engineering knowledge.
Whether you are beginning your journey in electrical engineering or looking to enhance your existing CAD skills, this AutoCAD Electrical Design course provides a practical foundation for creating and interpreting professional electrical drawings. With dedicated resources and structured learning units, you can build confidence in electrical schematics, distribution system design, circuit design, and engineering calculations. The course is ideal for learners seeking practical knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical and modern electrical design practices.
Learners complete an assignment designed to evaluate their understanding of the course content. The assignment is reviewed by qualified tutors who provide personalised feedback, allowing learners to demonstrate their applied knowledge and skills.
After completing the Autocad Electrical Design course assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD-accredited certificate worth £9 from One Education to demonstrate your achievement.
The certificate is also available as a printed hard copy delivered by post for £15.
Electrical design requires precision, technical understanding, and effective drafting skills. This course develops practical knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical, electrical schematics, circuit design, wiring diagrams, and electrical drawings, helping learners create accurate designs and understand essential principles used in modern electrical engineering and drafting.
Studying AutoCAD Electrical Design can strengthen technical capabilities for careers involving electrical drafting, engineering, and control systems. Learners can build confidence in creating professional electrical drawings, designing distribution systems, and developing control panel layouts while gaining valuable CAD skills applicable to engineering and construction projects.
The Autocad Electrical Design course has a total study time of 10 hours, 23 minutes. Learners can progress through the programme at a flexible pace, developing practical skills in AutoCAD Electrical, electrical drafting, circuit design, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel design, and professional electrical drawings.
The AutoCAD Electrical Design course requirements are suitable for beginners and aspiring electrical design professionals. Learners should have basic computer, communication, and numeracy skills, an interest in AutoCAD Electrical, Electrical Design, Electrical Drafting, Circuit Design, Electrical Schematics, CAD Design, Electrical Drawings, Control Panel Design, Wiring Diagrams, and Electrical Engineering, and a willingness to develop practical electrical drafting and design skills. Access to an internet-enabled device and commitment to regular study and practice are recommended for effective learning and successful course completion.
1. What is the AutoCAD Electrical Design course?
The AutoCAD Electrical Design course introduces the principles and practical applications of using AutoCAD for electrical engineering and drafting. It covers Electrical Design, Electrical Drafting, Circuit Design, Electrical Schematics, CAD Design, Electrical Drawings, and Control Panel Design.
2. Who is the AutoCAD Electrical Design course suitable for?
The course is suitable for electrical engineers, engineering students, CAD professionals, electrical designers, technicians, draftspeople, and learners interested in developing practical AutoCAD Electrical and Electrical Drafting skills.
3. What will I learn from this AutoCAD Electrical course?
You will explore AutoCAD fundamentals, electrical drawing techniques, distribution system design, voltage drop calculations, Electrical Schematics, Circuit Design, Wiring Diagrams, and approaches for producing accurate Electrical Drawings.
4. Do I need previous AutoCAD experience to take this course?
The course introduces AutoCAD fundamentals, making it accessible to learners who want to strengthen their CAD knowledge. Basic computer skills and an interest in Electrical Design can be helpful when working through the technical concepts and drawing exercises.
5. Does the course cover electrical distribution system design?
Yes. Electrical Design Drawing of Distribution Systems is included in the course. Learners can develop an understanding of how electrical distribution arrangements are represented through technical drawings and CAD-based design processes.
6. Will I learn about voltage drop in electrical design?
Yes. Voltage Drop is covered as part of the course. Understanding voltage drop is important when assessing electrical circuits and designing systems that meet appropriate technical and performance requirements.
| Unit 1- Introduction to Autocad | |||
| Module 1- Introduction to Electrical Design Drawing | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 2- Introduction to Autocad | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 3- Free Activation for Students | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 4- Starting Autocad and Changing Background | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 5- Drawing a Line in Autocad | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 6- Drawing a Rectangle in Autocad | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 7- Drawing a Circle in Autocad | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module 8- Drawing a Polygon in Autocad | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 9- Drawing an Arc in Autocad | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module 10- Drawing a PolyLine in Autocad | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 11- Multiple Lines Using The Offset feature | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 12- Adding Text to Autocad | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 13- Extending Lines in Autocad | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 14- Selection in Autocad | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 15- F-shortcuts in Autocad | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 16- Dimensions in Autocad | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 17- Multi Spiral Line and MLD in Autocad | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 18- Block and Explode | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 19- Move and Scale Commands in Autocad | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 20- Rotate, Mirror and Fillet Commands in Autocad | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 21-Area Calculation and Adding Layer in Autocad | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 22- Saving Your File and Autosave Feature | 00:08:00 | ||
| Module 23- Drawing Fluorescent Symbol Using Autocad | 00:07:00 | ||
| Module 24- Autocad Classic Mode and Workspace | 00:03:00 | ||
| Unit 2- Electrical Design Drawing of Distribution System | |||
| Module 1- Introduction to Dialux | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 2- Types of Electrical Drawings | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 3- Different Lighting Situations | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 4- Understanding Different Types of Lighting Schemes | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 5- Properties of Good Lighting Scheme | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module 6- Important Definitions for Lighting | 00:09:00 | ||
| Module 7- Utilisation and Maintenance Factor | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 8- Important Notes When Designing | 00:06:00 | ||
| Module 9-Steps of Project Design | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 10- Manual Calculation of Lighting | 00:07:00 | ||
| Module 11- Understanding Catalogs and Photometric Data | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 12-Dialux Interior Design Task Part 1 | 00:33:00 | ||
| Module 13-Dialux Interior Design Task Part 2 | 00:22:00 | ||
| Module 14-Dialux Interior Design Task Part 3 | 00:26:00 | ||
| Module 15-Wiring of Luminaries and Switches Using Autocad | 00:39:00 | ||
| Module 16-Types of Sockets | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 17- Adding and Wiring of Sockets | 00:40:00 | ||
| Module 18-Panel Schedule for Lighting and Power Circuits | 00:31:00 | ||
| Module 19-Circuit Breakers and Cable Selection | 00:36:00 | ||
| Module 20-Single Line Diagram for Industrial Area and Riser of The Residential Building | 00:23:00 | ||
| Unit 3- Voltage Drop and Short Circuit Analysis | |||
| Module 1- Voltage Drop in Low Voltage Distribution System and Manual Calculations | 00:21:00 | ||
| Module 2-Short Circuit in Low Voltage Distribution System and Manual Calculations | 00:32:00 | ||
| Module 3-Voltage Drop and Short Circuit Calculations Using ETAP Easily | 00:36:00 | ||
| Unit 4- Earthing System | |||
| Module 1- Effect of Current on Human Body | 00:09:00 | ||
| Module 2-Types of Electric Hazards | 00:08:00 | ||
| Module 3-Classification of Earthing Systems | 00:23:00 | ||
| Module 4-Components of Earthing System | 00:09:00 | ||
| Module 5- Design and Resistance of Earthing Electrode | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 6- Design and Resistance of Earthing Conductor | 00:13:00 | ||
| Module 7- Measurement of Earth Resistance by Megger and Three Point Method | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 8- Design Earthing or Ground Grid Using ETAP | 00:21:00 | ||
| Unit 5- Generator Sizing | |||
| Module 1- Sizing of Electrical Generator for Power Engineering | 00:52:00 | ||
| Resources | |||
| Resources- Autocad Electrical Design | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment -Autocad Electrical Design | 00:00:00 | ||
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