The SolidWorks® CAD Design Training Course at Oxford Training Centre provides in-depth, application-oriented instruction on one of the industry’s most widely used 3D modelling platforms. Tailored for professionals in product design, mechanical engineering, and infrastructure drafting, this course enables participants to develop precise, intelligent, and optimized digital models for a broad range of engineering applications. It offers a structured progression from interface mastery to advanced simulation, making it suitable for both newcomers and experienced users.
As an integral component of the Constructions and Civil Engineering Training Course offerings, this programme focuses on enhancing productivity in engineering design processes by leveraging the full capabilities of SolidWorks software training for CAD professionals. Participants gain hands-on experience with solid modelling, surface creation, design automation, and motion studies to support their roles in technical design teams and engineering consultancies.
The course addresses the increasing need for multidisciplinary professionals proficient in SolidWorks parametric modelling training, capable of translating engineering specifications into complete 3D models, assemblies, and production-ready drawings. Whether for mechanical systems, infrastructure components, or industrial machinery, the course guides learners to understand and execute design projects with a high degree of accuracy and compliance.
Incorporating tools for design validation using SolidWorks tools, structural analysis, and feature-based modelling, the course ensures that participants can deliver technically robust outputs that meet the demands of modern engineering projects, particularly those in construction, mechanical product development, and manufacturing.
Objectives
By the end of the Comprehensive SolidWorks CAD course, participants will be able to:
- Navigate the SolidWorks interface and feature-based modelling tools for 2D and 3D projects.
- Apply parametric design and design intent in SolidWorks to create intelligent, editable models.
- Design, constrain, and edit complex parts using SolidWorks 3D modelling training methodologies.
- Generate complete and standard-compliant engineering drawing creation with SolidWorks.
- Execute multi-body and surface modelling operations for complex geometries.
- Assemble multiple components and manage interactions using assembly design and motion study using SolidWorks.
- Perform CAD simulation and analysis in SolidWorks to evaluate structural and functional performance.
- Optimize designs with embedded tools for material usage, weight reduction, and manufacturability.
- Integrate surface modelling and sheet metal design in SolidWorks into standard workflows.
- Validate functional motion using mates, collisions, and time-based motion simulations.
Target Audience
The SolidWorks training course is ideal for professionals, graduates, and technical staff involved in design and engineering disciplines, including:
- Mechanical and civil engineers working on infrastructure or structural component design.
- CAD technicians and draftspersons seeking formal SolidWorks certification training.
- Product designers engaged in SolidWorks for mechanical engineering projects and consumer goods design.
- Engineering consultants handling product development with SolidWorks training workflows.
- Professionals transitioning from 2D drafting to parametric 3D design platforms.
- Technologists in fabrication, assembly, or prototyping units requiring SolidWorks drawing and detailing best practices.
- Students or career changers pursuing a SolidWorks course for beginners and professionals.
How Will Attendees Benefit?
Upon completion of the CAD design course using SolidWorks, attendees will be able to:
- Confidently model and manage parts, assemblies, and drawings with design intent in mind.
- Improve engineering communication through accurate and clean drafting using SolidWorks drafting and assembly design course tools.
- Apply practical techniques for design automation, significantly reducing modelling time.
- Implement best practices in solid modelling and design automation in SolidWorks, ensuring project efficiency.
- Analyse part performance using built-in simulation tools, identifying stress zones and deformation risks.
- Accelerate product development cycles through hands-on SolidWorks training with real-world projects.
- Understand workflows that integrate SolidWorks software training for CAD professionals with downstream manufacturing processes.
- Employ SolidWorks design optimization techniques to improve manufacturability and sustainability in engineered designs.
Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to SolidWorks and User Interface
- Navigating the workspace, toolbars, and command manager
- Managing templates, units, and document properties
- Understanding SolidWorks interface and feature-based modelling logic
Module 2: Sketching Fundamentals and Constraints
- Creating 2D sketches using lines, arcs, splines, and ellipses
- Applying geometric and dimensional constraints
- Leveraging parametric design and design intent in SolidWorks
Module 3: Part Modelling and Feature Creation
- Extrude, revolve, loft, and sweep operations
- Advanced feature editing and design history management
- Practical exercises from SolidWorks course for engineers and designers
Module 4: Assembly Design Fundamentals
- Creating component assemblies and subassemblies
- Applying mates and mechanical relations
- Introduction to assembly design and motion study using SolidWorks
Module 5: Engineering Drawings and Annotations
- Creating orthographic views and section views
- Inserting dimensions, tolerances, and GD&T annotations
- Adopting engineering drawing creation with SolidWorks standards
Module 6: 3D Mechanical Design and Product Development
- Workflow for conceptual design to prototype-ready models
- Evaluating product lifecycle using 3D mechanical design training with SolidWorks
- Incorporating BOM and exploded views for production clarity
Module 7: Sheet Metal and Surface Modelling
- Designing bends, flanges, lofts, and edge features
- Flattening models and applying manufacturing-specific rules
- Building organic forms using surface modelling and sheet metal design in SolidWorks
Module 8: Motion Simulation and Kinematic Studies
- Simulating linkages and motor-driven systems
- Time-based and event-based simulation strategies
- Exploring SolidWorks parametric modelling training in assemblies
Module 9: SolidWorks Simulation and Validation Tools
- Linear stress analysis using SimulationXpress
- Evaluating part behavior under loading conditions
- Performing design validation using SolidWorks tools
Module 10: Drafting Standards and Best Practices
- Title blocks, revision tables, and drawing sheet customization
- Creating templates that align with ISO, ASME, or DIN standards
- Ensuring compliance with SolidWorks drawing and detailing best practices
Module 11: Design Automation and Configuration Management
- Utilizing equations, design tables, and linked parameters
- Building and managing multiple design variants
- Techniques for solid modelling and design automation in SolidWorks
Module 12: Real-World Application and Project-Based Training
- Creating an end-to-end design project from concept to detailing
- Reviewing a SolidWorks course for beginners and professionals with guided feedback
- Hands-on assignments replicating product development with SolidWorks training requirements