Level 2 Award in 2D Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply - Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide.

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Ashford College

Application Limits - You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

This programme is designed for those with little or no previous experience of Computer Aided Design and who wish to gain basic understanding and ability. The course offers a basic working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D software.

The course offers a basic working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D software.

Each individual will have the sole use of a workstation, comprising up-to-date computer hardware and current AutoCAD software.

The course will cover the following topics:

• Use associated IT and CAD hardware and operating system
• Use basic file management techniques and maintain health and safety requirements
• Use and identify key components of the software relating to the 2D drawing environment
• Use a range of viewing commands and set up the drawing space
• Use drawing commands to produce shapes
• Use the CAD software's co-ordinate system to aid accurate drawing
• Use hatch, text and simple dimensioning routines
• Use basic editing commands and produce simple hard copies.

You will be assessed by two practical assessments and one written short answer test.

On completing this course, you will be able to progress onto the Level 3 2D CAD courses. It can also lead to career enhancement where knowledge and ability in 2D CAD are required or employment as a junior trainee requiring CAD skills.