CAD Training in Christchurch

ArchiCAD is a professional Building Information Modelling (BIM) software developed by Graphisoft, widely used for architectural design, documentation, and collaboration.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate to advanced-level architecture and BIM professionals who wish to master complex modelling techniques, automate workflows, and enhance collaboration using ArchiCAD's advanced features.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use ArchiCAD's advanced modelling and documentation tools efficiently.
• Customise templates, attributes, and standards for large-scale projects.
• Leverage Teamwork, BIMcloud, and IFC workflows for multi-user collaboration.
• Integrate automation, visualisation, and performance optimisation tools in ArchiCAD.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical activities.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training session for this course, please contact us to arrange.

AutoCAD Plant 3D is a specialised CAD application for designing process plant facilities, offering tools for piping, equipment, and structural modelling, along with isometric and orthographic deliverables.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate to advanced-level CAD professionals who wish to create customised libraries and templates, integrate mechanical and structural elements, and implement advanced interference checking and conflict resolution workflows.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create and maintain customised templates for parts, equipment, and repetitive tasks.
• Modify and extend component libraries to meet project standards and workflows.
• Produce isometric and orthogonal drawings and optimise templates for repetitive tasks.
• Perform advanced interference checking and document conflicts and resolutions.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and demonstrations.
• Hands-on exercises in a lab environment using real project files.
• Practical workshops focused on templates, library editing, and clash management.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training session for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is aimed at intermediate-level architects who wish to use ArchiCAD for architectural design, building information modelling (BIM), and advanced construction documentation.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Learn to create, modify, and manage both 2D and 3D views within projects.
• Understand and manipulate objects, components, and libraries in ArchiCAD.
• Create detailed building sections, elevations, and component details.
• Analyse and optimise building energy performance using ArchiCAD's energy analysis tools.
• Develop photorealistic renderings and animations for presentations.
• Automate building processes and run performance simulations.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level SolidWorks users who wish to deepen their modelling skills, master advanced features, and improve design efficiency and accuracy.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create complex parts, assemblies, and configurations efficiently.
• Use advanced modelling tools such as sweeps, lofts, and surfaces.
• Apply design tables, equations, and parametric controls.
• Perform simulations and motion studies to validate designs.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or onsite) is tailored for beginner-level electrical engineers and designers who wish to use AutoCAD to produce professional electrical drawings and documentation.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of electrical design and drafting using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Learn to create and manage electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.
• Leverage AutoCAD Electrical's advanced tools and features to boost productivity.
• Apply best practices for electrical design and documentation.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is tailored for beginner-level users who wish to explore the core functionalities of Solidworks PDM and evaluate its applicability to their organisation's design file management needs.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key features and benefits of Solidworks PDM.
• Navigate the Solidworks PDM interface and workflows.
• Perform essential end-user tasks such as file check-in/check-out, versioning, and searching.
• Explore administrative functionalities, including vault configuration, user permissions, and workflow customisation.
• Assess the potential implementation of Solidworks PDM across multiple company sites.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is tailored for intermediate-level mechanical engineers and CAD designers who wish to use SolidWorks to design and implement industrial automation systems.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure SolidWorks for automation design.
• Design, simulate, and analyse industrial automation components and systems.
• Export designs for real-world implementation in industrial environments.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is tailored for advanced-level AutoCAD Plant 3D users who wish to apply the software effectively to complex plant design projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Utilise AutoCAD Plant 3D for complex and detailed plant design projects.
• Understand the advanced features of AutoCAD Plant 3D, including custom component creation, advanced data management, and complex routing.
• Manage large-scale projects and collaborate effectively with teams using different software tools.
• Customise the software and automate repetitive tasks to meet specific project needs.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (delivered online or on-site) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level professionals in plant design and engineering who wish to build and refine their skills in using AutoCAD Plant 3D.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up a development environment that includes AutoCAD Plant 3D.
• Create detailed 3D plant models and layouts.
• Generate accurate isometric and orthographic drawings.
• Effectively document and collaborate on plant designs.
• Debug common issues in AutoCAD Plant 3D.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate to advanced mechatronics, mechanical, electrical, and electronics engineers who wish to further enhance their SolidWorks knowledge by mastering advanced part modelling, as well as other advanced features and shaping capabilities of SolidWorks.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use multi-body solids, sweeping and lofting features, and other advanced SolidWorks capabilities.
• Utilise the assembly modelling capabilities of SolidWorks.
• Master the advanced modelling features of SolidWorks.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for beginner-level graphic designers and artists who wish to master the fundamentals of 3ds Max and learn how to create 3D models, animations, and renderings for a variety of purposes.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Establish a development environment comprising 3ds Max software, a computer meeting system requirements, and Visual Studio Code.
• Create a basic 3ds Max project and navigate the user interface and essential tools.
• Leverage 3ds Max tools and modifiers to construct and edit 3D objects, including primitives, shapes, meshes, and splines.
• Apply materials and maps within 3ds Max to add colours, textures, and effects to 3D objects.
• Utilise 3ds Max lighting and camera tools to configure scenes and adjust lighting and perspective.
• Harness 3ds Max animation tools and controllers to animate 3D objects, generating keyframes, curves, and trajectories.
• Employ 3ds Max rendering tools and settings to render scenes and export final images or videos.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level web designers who wish to learn how to use CATIA V5 for collaborative product creation and product data management.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the CATIA V5 interface and navigation.
• Create 2D sketches and transform them into 3D models.
• Develop assemblies to combine multiple components.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for intermediate to advanced mechatronics, mechanical, electrical, and electronics engineers who wish to further enhance their SolidWorks knowledge by mastering advanced part modelling, as well as other advanced features and shaping capabilities of SolidWorks.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use multi-body solids, sweeping and lofting features, and more advanced SolidWorks features.
• Utilise the assembly modelling capabilities of SolidWorks.
• Master the advanced modelling features of SolidWorks.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level web designers who wish to learn how to handle large, complex drawings using AutoCAD.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the challenges associated with large drawings and implement strategies for efficient file organisation.
• Apply techniques to improve drawing performance and manage regenerations effectively.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level web designers who wish to learn how to use CATIA V5 for collaborative product creation and product data management.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the CATIA V5 interface and navigation.
• Create 2D sketches and transform them into 3D models.
• Develop assemblies to combine multiple components.

SketchUp Pro is a 3D modelling software used for architectural, interior design, and product visualisation that enables users to create, modify, and present detailed spatial models efficiently.

This instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) is aimed at intermediate-level interior designers and design professionals who wish to master SketchUp Pro for iPad to create, visualise, and refine interior design concepts such as rooms, furniture, and layout compositions.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and navigate SketchUp Pro on iPad efficiently.
• Create and modify interior models including walls, furniture, and spatial layouts.
• Apply textures, materials, and lighting for realistic visualisations.
• Export and share models for presentation and collaboration.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and guided demonstrations.
• Hands-on exercises and modelling practice on iPad.
• Live project work with feedback and Q&A sessions.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is aimed at designers, mechanical engineers, and anyone who wishes to learn how to create 3D models that can be constructed or 3D printed.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create printable 3D models.
• Use geometric transformations to build complex 3D shapes.
• Model in a non-interactive manner using minimal lines of code.

This instructor-led live training in Christchurch (online or onsite) is designed for mechatronics, mechanical, electrical, and electronics engineers who wish to use SolidWorks to sketch and produce detailed drawings of their ideas and concepts.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of SolidWorks.
• Design and create parts, assemblies, and 3D models with SolidWorks.

This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), its application via MagicDraw/Cameo software, core Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) simulation techniques, and established best practices in MBSE.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (delivered either online or on-site) is designed for web designers who wish to create precise 2D models using AutoCAD.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create and update AutoCAD drawings, plans, and layouts.
• Manage various style dimensions for advanced styling.
• Master the Cartesian coordinate system to create meaningful and dynamic input.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for web designers who wish to create 3D and/or 2D models using Autodesk Revit.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Add datum elements, such as levels and grids, for advanced modelling.
• Create models ready for analysis and design.
• Import CAD files and link Revit files.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for web designers who wish to use CATIA to develop and design 2D and 3D models.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Support multiple stages of product development, including design, manufacturing, and engineering.
• Facilitate the design of various systems, such as fluid systems.
• Apply CATIA across a wide range of industries and industrial equipment.

Cortona3D is publication software for generating web-based 3D/2D documentation from existing CAD and BOM data.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn how to set up and operate the various Cortona3D components as they create enhanced technical documentation for a sample project.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to use Cortona3D to publish various types of 3D-animated materials, including catalogues, documentation and training resources.

Audience

• Engineers
• Designers
• Technical publication professionals

Format of the course

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice

FreeCAD is an open-source, customisable, multi-platform, scriptable and extensible parametric 3D modeller for designing real-world objects.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn how to model an object for later construction or 3D printing.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use FreeCAD's tools and workflows to replace commercial CAD or BIM modelling software
• Export to many formats such as STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE, etc.
• Use Python to extend FreeCAD's functionality
• Automate FreeCAD, build modules and embed FreeCAD into an existing application

Audience

• Designers
• Developers
• Mechanical engineers

Format of the course

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice

This course is designed to impart the fundamentals of the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), its application via the MagicDraw/Cameo software suite, core Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) simulation techniques, and industry best practices. It covers essential skills for creating templates and generating reports within the MagicDraw/Cameo toolset, while also explaining how macros and scripts function inside MagicDraw and the scenarios in which they can be effectively applied.

This course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), its application via MagicDraw/Cameo software, core Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) simulation techniques, and best practices in MBSE. It covers essential concepts and features related to validation rules, validation suites, and model metrics, while also providing an introduction to developing and utilising model queries within MagicDraw/Cameo.​

PCB (Printed Circuit Board) circuit design refers to the process of designing, etching, and printing circuits onto the layout of a signal board. EAGLE is a freely available desktop application used for designing PCBs.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn how to use Eagle software to create PCB circuit boards. The course begins by examining a set of existing schematics, then moves on to drawing an original circuit in Eagle. The training walks through the process of designing the circuit board and discusses the steps involved in manufacturing the boards (note: the course does not include the physical manufacturing of the boards themselves).

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) from any schematic
• Create schematics and design circuit boards using Eagle
• Export industry-standard files for constructing the circuit board

Audience

• Engineers
• Technicians

Format of the Course

• A blend of lecture, discussion, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

Notes

• To request a customised training session for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is tailored for architects who wish to create 3D models for architectural designs using SketchUp.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use SketchUp to create 3D models of buildings, landscapes, scenes, furniture, and more.
• Apply various types of materials to both the interior and exterior of a 3D structure.
• Geolocate a modelled structure to accurately map realistic elements such as shadows.