Electrical Design With AutoCAD

Electrical Design with AutoCAD  

II. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course develops skills in the professional design of electrical systems using AutoCAD, as applied to residential, commercial, and small-scale building projects.

During the program, participants will learn to develop complete electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, circuit layouts, electrical panel designs, and technical documentation, incorporating basic calculation methods and technical standards used in electrical projects.

The course is geared toward practical application in real-world projects, enabling participants to develop the electrical design for a building.

III. GENERAL OBJECTIVE

To design low-voltage electrical systems for buildings, integrating technical, regulatory, and calculation criteria, and to represent them professionally using AutoCAD for on-site implementation.

IV. SKILLS TO BE ACQUIRED

Upon completion, the participant will be able to:

  • Size electrical loads for a building
  • Design electrical circuits in accordance with regulations
  • Select conductors and protective devices
  • Prepare load schedules
  • Design electrical panels
  • Prepare professional electrical drawings in AutoCAD
  • Compile a basic electrical technical file

Silabus

V. MODULAR STRUCTURE

5.1. MODULE 1: Fundamentals of Electrical Design (3h)

  • Types of electrical installations
  • Electrical load concepts
  • Circuit classification
  • Introduction to standards (RNE / NEC)
  • Basic design criteria

5.2. MODULE 2: Load and Demand Calculation (3h)

  • Installed load
  • Maximum demand
  • Diversity factors
  • Branch circuit calculations
  • Load schedule preparation

5.3. MODULE 3: Conductors and Protections (3h)

  • Conductor selection
  • Ampacity
  • Voltage drop
  • Selection of: circuit breakers, residual current devices (RCDs), basic coordination of protections

5.4. MODULE 4: AutoCAD Applied to Electrical Design (4h)

  • Professional setup
  • Standardized electrical layers
  • Creation of electrical blocks
  • Professional templates
  • Scales and layout presentation

5.5. MODULE 5: Electrical Plans (4h)

  • Lighting layout plan
  • Power outlet plan
  • Circuit distribution
  • Placement criteria (standards)

5.6. MODULE 6: Single-Line Diagrams and Panels (4h)

  • Complete single-line diagram
  • Panel structure and design
  • Circuit identification
  • Integration with load schedule

VI. DELIVERABLES

  • Complete electrical plan
  • Load schedule
  • Single-line diagram
  • Editable AutoCAD file
  • Professional template

VII. TEACHING METHODOLOGY

  • Technical classes applied to electrical projects
  • Practical demonstrations in AutoCAD
  • Step-by-step guided exercises
  • Development of an applied project

VIII. EVALUATION SYSTEM

  • Practical exercises: 30%
  • Calculation development: 20%
  • Final project: 40%
  • Participation: 10%