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Build practical expertise with SolidWorks through comprehensive CSWA Preparation designed to strengthen your 3D CAD Design and CAD Modelling skills. Explore sketching, part modelling, and essential SolidWorks tools while developing a strong foundation for Mechanical Design and professional CAD workflows.
Develop your modelling capabilities from beginner to advanced levels with structured training in Part Modelling and Assembly Design. Learn to create accurate components, build assemblies, and use drawing tools and miscellaneous views effectively, supporting your preparation for CSWA Certification and real-world engineering applications.
Prepare confidently for SolidWorks Certification by developing practical skills in Engineering Drawing, advanced part modelling, assembly creation, and technical documentation. This CSWA Preparation course provides a structured learning pathway, combining core SolidWorks concepts with hands-on CAD techniques to help you progress towards professional 3D design proficiency.
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 Solidworks: Complete CSWA Preparation 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.
The CSWA is a recognised certification for demonstrating foundational SolidWorks and 3D CAD skills. This course helps learners prepare systematically by developing knowledge of sketching, part modelling, assemblies, engineering drawings, and essential SolidWorks workflows relevant to the certification.
Studying for the CSWA can strengthen technical confidence and demonstrate practical CAD capability. Learners can practise core modelling techniques, improve their understanding of mechanical design, and build a solid foundation for pursuing SolidWorks certification and future engineering opportunities.
The Solidworks: Complete CSWA Preparation course has a total study time of 3 hours, 6 minutes. Learners can progress through the programme at a flexible pace, developing practical skills in SolidWorks, 3D CAD design, part modelling, assembly design, engineering drawings, and essential knowledge for CSWA certification preparation.
The Solidworks: Complete CSWA Preparation course has no formal entry requirements, making it suitable for beginners and aspiring CAD professionals. An interest in 3D modelling, mechanical design, and SolidWorks is beneficial. Basic computer skills, good English, and reliable internet access are recommended for effective online learning and certification preparation.
1. What is the SolidWorks: Complete CSWA Preparation course?
The SolidWorks: Complete CSWA Preparation course provides structured training in SolidWorks with a focus on developing the skills needed for the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) exam. It covers SolidWorks, CSWA Preparation, 3D CAD Design, CAD Modelling, Mechanical Design, Part Modelling, Assembly Design, and Engineering Drawing.
2. Who is the SolidWorks CSWA Preparation course suitable for?
The course is suitable for students, aspiring mechanical designers, engineers, CAD professionals, technicians, product designers, and anyone preparing for the CSWA certification who wants to strengthen their SolidWorks and 3D CAD Design skills.
3. What will I learn from the SolidWorks: Complete CSWA Preparation course?
You will explore an Overview of SolidWorks, Sketching, Part Modelling Basics, Part Modelling Intermediate, Part Modelling Advanced, and Assembly. These topics help develop practical CAD Modelling skills and prepare learners for the types of concepts assessed in CSWA-focused training.
4. What is the CSWA certification?
The CSWA, or Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate, is an entry-level professional certification that demonstrates foundational knowledge and practical ability in SolidWorks. It is particularly relevant to learners beginning a career or educational pathway in 3D CAD and Mechanical Design.
5. Do I need previous SolidWorks experience for CSWA preparation?
Basic familiarity with computers and technical concepts can be helpful, but the course includes an Overview of SolidWorks and progresses through Sketching and Part Modelling Basics before moving into intermediate and advanced topics.
6. What is sketching in SolidWorks?
Sketching is a fundamental part of SolidWorks modelling. It involves creating two-dimensional geometry that can be used as the foundation for features and three-dimensional parts. Developing accurate sketches is an important CAD Modelling skill.
| Introduction | |||
| Introduction | 00:05:00 | ||
| Overview of Solidworks | |||
| Creating a New Document | 00:01:00 | ||
| User Interface | 00:02:00 | ||
| Mouse Movements in Sketch | 00:02:00 | ||
| Mouse Movements in Part | 00:03:00 | ||
| Sketching | |||
| Creating a Sketch File | 00:02:00 | ||
| Basic Sketch Tools | 00:07:00 | ||
| Dimensions and Relations | 00:12:00 | ||
| Mirror Entities | 00:02:00 | ||
| Linear and Circular Sketch Pattern | 00:06:00 | ||
| Sketch Offset Entities | 00:02:00 | ||
| Converting Sketch to 3D Model | 00:03:00 | ||
| Opening and Saving Part Document | 00:01:00 | ||
| Exercises | 00:04:00 | ||
| Part Modeling Basics | |||
| Extruded Base | 00:03:00 | ||
| Extruded Boss Additional Techniques | 00:04:00 | ||
| Creating a Sketch on the Part | 00:02:00 | ||
| Creating a Sketch on the New Plane | 00:05:00 | ||
| Convert and Offset Entities | 00:02:00 | ||
| Extruded Cut | 00:03:00 | ||
| Fillet and Chamfer | 00:03:00 | ||
| Rib | 00:03:00 | ||
| Draft | 00:04:00 | ||
| Shell | 00:02:00 | ||
| Part and Sketch Modification | 00:02:00 | ||
| Exercises | 00:06:00 | ||
| Part Modeling Intermediate | |||
| 3D Sketch | 00:03:00 | ||
| Equation | 00:03:00 | ||
| Mass Properties and Coordinate System | 00:03:00 | ||
| Defining Density and Material | 00:02:00 | ||
| Measuring Tool | 00:03:00 | ||
| Exercises | 00:07:00 | ||
| Part Modeling Advanced | |||
| Mirror Feature | 00:01:00 | ||
| Revolved Boss Base | 00:02:00 | ||
| Swept Boss Base | 00:05:00 | ||
| Exercises | 00:14:00 | ||
| Assembly Creation | |||
| Inserting Part Relative to Origin | 00:02:00 | ||
| Inserting Part Relative to Planes | 00:02:00 | ||
| Standard Mates | 00:04:00 | ||
| Move Component | 00:02:00 | ||
| Mirror Component | 00:01:00 | ||
| Sketch in Assembly | 00:03:00 | ||
| Exercises | 00:08:00 | ||
| Drawing Tools Basics | |||
| Creating Drawing Sheet | 00:01:00 | ||
| Projection Views and Edit Sheet | 00:04:00 | ||
| View Properties | 00:02:00 | ||
| Drawing – View Dimensioning | 00:03:00 | ||
| Bill of Material | 00:02:00 | ||
| Exercises | 00:03:00 | ||
| Drawing Tools - Miscellaneous Views | |||
| Auxiliary View | 00:01:00 | ||
| Section View | 00:02:00 | ||
| Aligned Section View | 00:02:00 | ||
| Detail View | 00:02:00 | ||
| Broken-out Section View | 00:02:00 | ||
| Break View | 00:03:00 | ||
| Crop View | 00:01:00 | ||
| Alternative Position View | 00:02:00 | ||
| Resources | |||
| Resources – Solidworks: Complete CSWA Preparation | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Solidworks: Complete CSWA Preparation | 00:00:00 | ||
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