About the competition - Mechanical Engineering CADD
The competition will test a competitors’ performance using CAD to produce 2D technical drawings,
3D models and 3D assemblies. In addition, higher level competitors will be required to produce
animations that include GDT (Gometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing) in technical drawings.
Competitors should be fully conversant with BS/ISO drawing standards.
Entry Levels: Advanced and Higher
Entry Deadline: 09 April 2009
Entry Type: Individual competitors
Competition Type: Live
Who can enter?
This competition is intended for those undertaking a relevant computer aided design programme of study or training at level 3 (advanced) or level 4 (higher).
Advanced: equivalent to two to seven years of training and/or experience of employment, or a level 3 qualification.
Higher: equivalent to at least five years of training and/or experience.
How many can enter?
There are no restrictions on the number of competitors that can enter from any one organisation.
Assessment criteria
Level 3 (advanced):
- Use parametric modelling techniques to produce parts
- Create an assembly from modelled and given parts
- Produce exploded views and drawings
- Produce technical drawings from a given part
Level 4 (higher):
All of the above plus:
- Produce animations of moving assemblies
- Produce animations of exploded views
- Produce technical drawings with GDT
Competition structure
Stage one: enter online between 7 January – 9 April 2009.
Stage two: competitors compete in a heat.
Stage three: highest scoring competitors across all heats that meet the required standard
will be invited to compete at the UK final.
Further opportunities
There is a City & Guilds qualification available for this competition.
There is the possibility of progressing to an
International WorldSkills competition.
Competition partners
The competition is organised by UK Skills in association with Matt Bell at Bridgwater College.