Construction and The Built Environment

Level 2 - Computer Aided Design (CAD) 2D

  • Academic Year: 26/27
  • Adult
  • Crewe Campus
  • EP Campus
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Classroom Aims

How to apply

The Course

This qualification is for you if you have some experience in computing, perhaps in construction, manufacturing or engineering design, and want to increase your knowledge and skills to improve your career. It is a practical course where you learn by completing workbooks and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands.

Areas of study include the following:

  • Principles of the 2D drawing environment, in terms of hardware, software and physical surroundings
  • Typical composition and application of a CAD system

No formal entry qualifications are required.
On successful completion of this course, students can progress into employment as a Computer Aided Design Technician or CAD draughts-person, or continue to Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications in associated subjects.
£180

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

Find out more about funding

Potential Career Pathways

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Up to £40,000

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Top-Up Degrees

Degrees you could enter:

  • Degree 1
  • Degree 2
  • Degree 3

Take the next step

Have questions or need help applying? Our friendly Admissions Team is here for you — get in touch today!

Email: admissions@ccsw.ac.uk

Phone: 01270 654654 (Crewe Campus) / 01244 656555 (Ellesmere Port and Chester Campuses)

Crewe Campus
Starts : October 7th, 2026
Wednesday 5:00pm - 9:00pm 10 Weeks
EP Campus
Starts : January 13th, 2027
Wednesday 6:00pm - 9:00pm 10 Weeks

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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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