Introduction

to Solidworks
Interested in 3-D design?
Explore a career in product engineering, programming,
designing or drafting. Prepare for the Certified Solidworks
Associate Exam (CSWA) which indicates a foundation in and
apprentice knowledge of 3D CAD and engineering
practices and principles.

Become proficient in creating sketch entities in multiple views

including from reference planes.

Create a 3d model from a simple to an advanced blueprint.

Assemble parts using coincidental, parallel, perpendicular,

tangent, concentric, distance, and angle mates

Develop production blue prints that include multiple standard

views, auxiliary views, section views, and assembly drawings.

Course Includes:
• 30 hours of instruction and hands-on experience.
• Small class sizes.
• Access to Solidworks for one year on your personal computer.
• The first attempt at the Certified Solidworks Associate exam.

Who Should Attend?

Individuals who are new to Solidworks or are looking to enhance
their current skill set by preparing for the Certified Solidworks
Associate exam.

Ask about Job Training funds to help

pay for this training
For more information please contact:
Business & Training Center
PMS GOLD: UNCOATED 115, (C0/M12/Y94/K0) COATED 123, (C0/M21/Y88/K0) HEX#:FFC937
PMS DARK BLUE: UNCOATED 282, (C94/M74/Y11/K35) COATED 275, (C100/M100/Y8/K43) HEX#:1A1259
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(603) 427-7652
greatbaybtc@ccsnh.edu
Course Curriculum
NCAM 320G
Upon successful completion of the course students will be proficient in creating sketch entities in multiple views
including from reference planes and create a 3d model from a simple to an advanced blueprint. The correct use
of boss, cut features, linear and circular patterns, revolved/base boss, offset mirror entities, as well as the shell
feature will be emphasized. Part assemblies will use coincidental, parallel, perpendicular, tangent, concentric,
distance, and angle mates to adjoin the parts.

Development of production blue prints that include multiple standard views, auxiliary views, section views, and
assembly drawings and are properly dimensioned with the necessary notation attached in the title block.

Personal Laptop requirements (Laptop or access to Solidworks required to participate in program)

For students who wish to use their personal laptop in class or for homework there are
the following system requirements:
Personal Laptop with Mouse
RAM: 8GB or more recommended
Disk Space: 5GB or more recommended
Processor: Intel or AMD with SSE2 support. 64-bit operating system required
Excel: 2010, 2013
Browser: IE 9,10,11
Operating System: Mac 10.9/10.10, Windows 7 SP1 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit.

Classes are held evenings at both the Portsmouth and Rochester campuses. Access to Solidworks is available on
the computers in the classrooms for students who prefer to use a desktop computer during class.

Business & Training Center 320 Corporate Drive

320 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth NH 03801 PMS GOLD: UNCOATED 115, (C0/M12/Y94/K0) COATED 123, (C0/M21/Y88/K0) HEX#:FFC937
Portsmouth NH 03801
PMS DARK BLUE: UNCOATED 282, (C94/M74/Y11/K35) COATED 275, (C100/M100/Y8/K43) HEX#:1A1259

www.greatbay.edu/btc
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(603) 427-7600
To Register call (603) 427-7610 or stop by the campus www.greatbay.edu