Package 3

Technical Drawing, Engineering Design and Mining Software Training

Practical training for learners who need to prepare professional engineering drawings, 3D models, mine designs, quarry layouts, plant layouts, and production planning drawings.

Software and Drawing Skills

From Drawing Standards to Mine Design Outputs

This package builds confidence in engineering drawing interpretation, CAD production, 3D modelling, and practical mining design deliverables.

Engineering Drawing

Drawing conventions, orthographic projection, isometric drawing, sectional views, dimensioning, tolerances, and interpretation.

AutoCAD and Inventor

2D drafting, layers, annotations, plotting, 3D modelling basics, part modelling, assemblies, sheet metal, and design modifications.

Surpac Mine Design

Geological database creation, wireframes, block modelling, pit optimisation, bench creation, design strings, and surface modelling.

Technical Drawing Units

  • Engineering standards and drawing conventions
  • Orthographic, isometric, and sectional drawings
  • Dimensioning, tolerances, and drawing interpretation

AutoCAD and Inventor Units

  • 2D drafting, layers, annotations, plotting, and printing
  • 3D modelling basics, quarry layouts, and plant layouts
  • Part modelling, assemblies, exploded views, and drawings from 3D models

Mining Design Units

  • Crusher plant, conveyor, workshop, and stockpile layouts
  • Haul road layout, drainage planning, and foundation layouts
  • Material flow optimization and production planning drawings

Complete Design Project

  • Design a complete quarry concept
  • Produce AutoCAD drawings and Inventor models
  • Create a Surpac pit design with engineering calculations and final presentation

Practical Output

Portfolio-Ready Engineering Deliverables

The training is structured around outputs learners can use for classwork, site communication, project planning, and professional engineering presentation.

01Read and interpret engineering drawings
02Create CAD layouts and 3D models
03Prepare mine and plant design deliverables
04Present a complete design project