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AutoCAD 2D for the Construction Professional (10 weeks)

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  • Level of study:
    Professional
  • Entry Requirements:
    More information
  • Start date:
    Tuesday 10 February 2026
  • Duration:
    Mondays 5.30 - 8 pm, ten weeks
  • Attendance:
    Part-time
  • Course delivery:
    On-campus
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About this course

The ability to read, develop and interpret construction drawings is a fundamental skill for anyone involved in the construction industry.

On this course you’ll learn how to effectively communicate design ideas and develop the key principles of graphical communication using industry-standard AutoCAD software.

Skills Bootcamps

Our Skills Bootcamps are funded by The Department for Education under the Skills for Life programme. Granting eligible learners across the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire regions access to the technical training required to secure employment within the low-carbon construction sector.

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  • Engage with like-minded professionals in a collaborative studio setting that encourages idea sharing.
  • With a limited class size you'll have the one-to-one attention you need to ensure you leave with the skills to continue developing your designs at home or work.
  • Benefit from learning with an experienced tutor who has established links to the profession and significant experience working in varied practices.
  • On successful completion of the course, you will receive a digital certificate of attendance and a digital badge.

Starting with hand-drafting techniques, you’ll learn how engineering drawings and associated projections are constructed.

You’ll then use AutoCAD to produce, develop, amend and interrogate these drawings.

The course will therefore help you to increase your level of project engagement and productivity.

What will I gain?

Should the assessment be successfully completed, the course provides 5 NTU undergraduate credits.

By the end of the course, you will:

  • be able to navigate the core components of the AutoCAD 2D platform
  • be confident in setting up drawing templates, developing and manage engineering drawings, creating plot files and associated drawing files
  • have produced a range of hand drawn civil engineering details, working with different projections and views
  • created accurate construction drawings using AutoCAD
  • be able to communicate clearly in graphical format
  • be able to demonstrate a range of transferable skills that be will valuable in the workplace.

Module information

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll be studying throughout the course:

We regularly review our course content based on student and employer feedback to ensure they remain current and relevant. This may result in changes to module content or availability in future years. Optional modules will only run where there is sufficient demand. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis to protect the academic and student experience.

How you're taught

Teaching and learning will take place using a programme of workshops, demonstrations, seminar groups and tutorials.

This course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University city campus.

Who will teach you?

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    Chinedu Onweh

    Hourly Paid Lecturer (Construction Management)

    Chinedu Onweh is a Lecturer in Construction Management at the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment.

    Visit Chinedu Onweh's staff profile

Entry requirements

UK students

To be funded, the learners must:

  • Be aged 19 or older, on or before 31 August within the ESFA funding year (01 August – 31 July).
  • Have the right to work in the UK.
  • Meet residency requirements - suppliers should refer to the residency eligibility section of the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) funding rules for the relevant year before accepting an individual onto a Skills Bootcamp. The 2023/24 Adult Education Budget AEB rules apply to Skills Bootcamps delivery before 01 August 2024, and from 01 August 2024 onwards the ASF rules for the relevant ESFA funding year apply.
  • Live in England. Live or work in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.

International students

To be funded, the learners must:

  • Be aged 19 or older, on or before 31 August within the ESFA funding year (01 August – 31 July).
  • Have the right to work in the UK.
  • Meet residency requirements - suppliers should refer to the residency eligibility section of the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) funding rules for the relevant year before accepting an individual onto a Skills Bootcamp. The 2023/24 Adult Education Budget AEB rules apply to Skills Bootcamps delivery before 01 August 2024, and from 01 August 2024 onwards the ASF rules for the relevant ESFA funding year apply.
  • Live in England. Live or work in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.

Fees and funding

UK students

- see the fees for this course, as well as information about funding and support.

This course is fully funded for independent and self-employed learners that meet the eligibility requirements.

Information for employers

Skills Bootcamps are a smart, flexible way to grow your team’s potential. Employers who would like to access courses for existing staff are required to pay a small fee, find out more by contacting us at cpdbe@ntu.ac.uk.

International students

- see the fees for this course, as well as payment advice and scholarships.

This course is fully funded for independent and self-employed learners that meet the eligibility requirements.

Information for employers

Skills Bootcamps are a smart, flexible way to grow your team’s potential. Employers who would like to access courses for existing staff are required to pay a small fee, find out more by contacting us at cpdbe@ntu.ac.uk.

Careers and employability

Certificate of attendance and digital badge

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a digital certificate of attendance and a digital badge powered by Accredible.

Your digital credential is more than just a certificate – it’s secure, verifiable, and protected against fraud through encryption and blockchain technology.

They also come with detailed metadata, including an overview of the skills you have achieved on the course, evidence of completion, and assessment criteria if appropriate.

Share your achievements seamlessly with friends, customers, and potential employers online, and proudly add your badge or certificate to social media platforms such as LinkedIn, so all the right people can see it.

  • Employability Promise

    Personalised support, one-on-one coaching and industry-specific advice – it’s all part of our Employability Promise. And it doesn’t end when you leave NTU – you’ll have access to all our careers services for three years after you graduate (conditions apply).

  • NTU Enterprise

    If you’re a budding entrepreneur, NTU Student Enterprise can help you to develop your ideas and innovations and turn them into a reality. We also offer training, mentoring, workshops, financial advice and more to develop your business skills.

Campus and facilities

You will be based in the School of Architecture, Design and Built Environment on the City Campus.

You’ll work in our spacious IT suites equipped with industry standard software including AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Cloud.

You will receive an email one week before the course starts with joining instructions on where to go for the first day.

You’ll also have access to our library to use outside of your short course; whilst you can’t reserve or take away books, you are welcome to use them as a resource for research and referencing.

Applying

UK students

To apply for a place on this course please complete our application form.

If you have any questions please contact us at david.walker02@ntu.ac.uk.

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International students

To apply for a place on this course please complete our application form.

If you have any questions please contact us at david.walker02@ntu.ac.uk.

Application support

If you have any questions, just drop us a line – we’re here to help every step of the way. You can fill in our online form or give us a call on +44 (0)115 848 2999.

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