Program Overview

Course Description

The course, OLCD-ACAD0011 - Orthogonal Views, Sections, Dimensions, and Notes, is a 49-hour learning program. It is recommended that students spend an average of 7 hours per week on this course.

Course Outline

The course is structured into the following weeks:

• Week 1: Editing Tools - Part 2
• Week 2: Multi-View Drawings
• Week 3: Dimensions and Annotations - Part 1
• Week 4: Dimensions and Annotations - Part 2
• Week 5: Section Views

What You Will Learn

Upon completion of the course, students will have learned:

• AutoCAD fundamentals and basic object construction
• Using editing tools, object properties, and organization
• Dimensioning and plotting
• Creating architectural drawings

Prerequisites

The prerequisite for this course is:

• OLCD-ACAD0010 - Getting Started with AutoCAD (Complete)

Recommended For

This course is recommended for:

• Engineers, engineering technicians, and engineering students of all disciplines
• Architects, draftspersons, and graphic designers
• Carpenters, furniture designers, electricians, mechanics, and steel detailers
• Estimators and quantity surveyors

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

This course applies towards the following certificate:

• Certificate in AutoCAD: Required

Course Details

• Type: Online - Self-Paced
• Dates: April 01, 2025 to March 31, 2026
• Total Learning Hours: 49.0
• Instruction Delivery Method(s): Online Self-Paced
• Course Fee(s): $1,255.00 (non-credit)
• CEUs: 4.9 CEUs
• Instructors: Eman Al-Ali

Instructor Biography

Eman H. Al-Ali, PMP, LEED AP BD&C, PEng, is an engineer with over 25 years of experience in civil engineering. She holds a B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering and an M.Sc. in Structural Engineering. Eman has worked as a structural engineer, design manager, and project coordinator, and has expertise in project management, green building projects, and structural design.

Notes

By enrolling in this course, students will be automatically enrolled in the Certificate in AutoCAD. The Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development recommends an intermediate level of English language proficiency for effective learning and participation. Students have six months to complete the course from the date of enrollment.