Level 3 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 previous experience of 2D Computer Aided Design who wish to gain more advanced understanding. It would be advantageous for prospective students to have experience of technical drawing in their vocational area.

The course offers a 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 a layering system and different line type styles/
• Define and use a system for grouping objects to form blocks or libraries/
• Produce isometric drawings within the 2D environment/
• Use complex dimensioning routines/
• Use different drawing spaces/
• Produce hard copies of drawings/
• Make enquiries of an existing drawing and place reference points/
• Use a means of pre-command object selection in order to carry out editing processes/
• Change the properties of a number of drawn entities/
• Edit blocks/symbols and hatch areas/
• Modify continuous lines formed by connected sequences of lines or arcs (polylines)/
• Use a method to remove unused items and rename other items logically.

You will be assessed by two practical assessments and a short answer written paper.

On completing this course, you will be able to progress onto the Level 3 3D CAD course and onto higher levels of professional study. 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.