From Concepts To Production-Ready Products
Ready to move beyond basic CAD modelling and start designing like a professional?
Our Advanced CAD Design & Manufacturing Course is a comprehensive four-week program designed for students who want to develop practical product design, engineering, and manufacturing skills using industry-standard workflows and software.
This course takes the fundamentals learned in our Introduction to CAD course and applies them to real-world projects, teaching participants how to create functional parts, assemblies, and products that are ready for manufacturing, prototyping, and commercial production.
Whether your goal is designing custom products, creating engineering components, improving your 3D printing projects, or developing skills for a future career in design and manufacturing, this course provides the tools and knowledge needed to take your abilities to the next level.
Course Information
Course Duration: 4 Weeks
Training Sessions: 4 Classes
Session Length: 3 Hours Per Session
Training Day: Saturdays
Check-In Time: 11:45 AM
Class Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Maximum Class Size: 10 Students
This small class size allows instructors to provide personalised guidance and support throughout the course.
What You'll Learn
Week 1 – Advanced CAD Fundamentals
Build professional-quality models using structured workflows and design intent.
Topics include:
- Advanced sketching techniques
- Parametric modelling
- Constraints and relationships
- Feature-based design
- Managing design revisions
- Design intent and workflow planning
- Professional modelling practices
Practical Exercise:
Design a fully parametric functional component.
Week 2 – Assemblies & Product Design
Learn how individual parts become complete products.
Topics include:
- Multi-part assemblies
- Mechanical relationships
- Fasteners and hardware
- Tolerances and clearances
- Moving components
- Assembly management
- Product development workflows
Practical Exercise:
Create and assemble a functional multi-part product.
Week 3 – Design For Manufacturing
Understand how to design products that can actually be manufactured.
Topics include:
- Design for 3D printing
- Design for CNC machining
- Design for vacuum forming
- Material selection
- Manufacturing limitations
- Production workflows
- Cost reduction strategies
Practical Exercise:
Optimise a product for multiple manufacturing methods.
Week 4 – Capstone Project
Bring everything together in a guided design project.
Topics include:
- Project planning
- Design reviews
- Manufacturing preparation
- Production documentation
- Exporting manufacturing files
- Presentation techniques
- Professional workflows
Practical Exercise:
Design and present a complete production-ready project.
Software Covered
Fusion
Industry-standard CAD software used for:
- Product development
- Engineering design
- Manufacturing preparation
- Technical assemblies
- Functional design
Plasticity
Advanced modelling software used for:
- Organic modelling
- Hard-surface design
- Product visualisation
- Complex geometry creation
- Professional concept development
Learning Pathway
This course forms part of Rising Sun FPV's CAD and Manufacturing Training Pathway.
Step 1
Introduction to CAD
Learn the fundamentals of digital design, modelling, and CAD workflows.
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Step 2
Intermediate 3D Printing – FDM & SLA Workshop (Recommended)
Understand how designs translate into real-world manufactured products.
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Step 3
Advanced CAD Design & Manufacturing
Apply professional design techniques to create functional, production-ready products.
Prerequisites
Required
Participants should have completed:
Introduction to CAD (Computer Aided Design)
or possess equivalent experience using CAD software.
Students should already understand:
- Basic CAD navigation
- Sketching fundamentals
- Dimensions and constraints
- Basic modelling techniques
- Exporting design files
Recommended
Intermediate 3D Printing – FDM & SLA Workshop
While not mandatory, students who understand additive manufacturing workflows will gain significantly more value from this course.
Knowledge of print orientation, support structures, material limitations, and manufacturing constraints will help students create stronger and more practical designs.
Perfect For
- Engineers
- Product Designers
- Advanced Makers
- Inventors
- Small Business Owners
- Manufacturing Professionals
- STEM Educators
- Prototype Developers
- 3D Printing Enthusiasts
- Anyone looking to create professional-quality products
Attendance Policy
This course follows a structured curriculum where each week builds upon the previous lesson.
Students who miss a class may attend that specific lesson during the next available Advanced CAD Design & Manufacturing course intake.
Please note:
- No refunds are available for missed classes.
- Missed classes cannot be exchanged for other lessons or workshops.
- Students are responsible for attending future sessions to catch up on missed content.
Included
- 4 x Three-Hour Instructor-Led Sessions
- Small Class Environment (Maximum 10 Students)
- Practical Design Exercises
- Guided Capstone Project
- Course Resources
- Industry-Based Workflows
- Access to Professional CAD Software During Training
- Personalised Instructor Support
By The End Of The Course
You will understand how professional designers, engineers, and manufacturers develop products from concept through to production.
You'll have the skills to create functional parts, assemblies, and production-ready products while understanding the manufacturing processes that bring those designs to life.
Most importantly, you'll leave with practical experience, a portfolio-worthy project, and the confidence to tackle complex design challenges using modern CAD workflows.
Design Smarter. Prototype Faster. Manufacture Better.
