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Overview
About this course
Learn Autodesk Advance Steel from setup to fabrication. Model structures, add connections, check designs, create drawings and produce BOMs and NC/DXF files. Build practical skills you can use on real projects.
Outcomes
What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
During this course you'll learn to:
navigate the Advance Steel workspace and manage project files
set up grids, coordinates and structural layouts
model 3D elements like columns, beams, plates, connections and concrete foundations
copy, mirror, move parts and create or manage joints
check your model, apply numbering and make drawings
create material lists, export NC/DXF files and manage documents and changes.
Course outcomes
You'll leave this course with:
A Certificate of Attendance/TAFE Statement in Advance Steel.
The ability to start using Advance Steel in the workplace immediately.
A potential pathway to further study in engineering drafting.
Suitability
Is this course right for you?
Professional Development
Learn a new skill and improve your career prospects
Industry Requirements
Gain the skills required for licensing and certification purposes
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this course.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend you have:
some experience using 3D AutoCAD or another CAD program
a basic understanding of technical drawings, construction documents or reading plans
some experience in construction, engineering, detailing or fabrication
access to a computer with internet, Windows 365, webcam and headset.
Note:
If you’re attending on campus, bring a USB headset with a microphone. TAFE NSW computers do not support Bluetooth.
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
Find Your Fit
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
Pathways
Where can this course take you?
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: structural detail drafter and engineering drafter.
Study options
Pursue an interest or upskill in your chosen field with another course.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous work experience and study history. You may be able to use recognition of prior learning when applying for a course in the future. If you're successful, you'll get your qualification faster.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses can be made up of a combination of core and specialty units.
Core units - 1
Core units consist of the knowledge you'll need to build key skills for success in your field, industry or hobby.
Intro to Advance Steel800001406A
TAFE NSW Services
Facilities and support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
TAFE NSW Libraries
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