Who can enter?
This competition is intended for those working and/or training towards relevant prohammes of study in 3D Computer Aided Design. Competitors can be education and training or working in industry. The competition is open to the following levels:
Advanced: Those undertaking qualfiications up to level 3 or up to five years experience in a working environment.
Higher: Those undertaking qualifications up to level 7 or up to seven years experience in a working environment.
About the competition
The competition will test a competitors’ performance using CAD to produce 2D technical drawings, 3D models and 3D assemblies. In addition, higher level competitors will be required to produce animations that include GDT (Gometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing) in technical drawings.
Competitors should be fully conversant with BS/ISO drawing standards.
Competitors will be assessed on the following criteria:
Level 3 (advanced):
- Use parametric modelling techniques to produce parts
- Create an assembly from modelled and given parts
- Produce exploded views and drawings
- Produce technical drawings from a given part
Level 4 (higher): All of the above plus:
- Produce animations of moving assemblies
- Produce animations of exploded views
- Produce technical drawings with GDT
Competition structure
Stage three: highest scoring competitors across all heats that meet the required standard will be invited to compete at the UK final.
How many competitors can enter from each organisation?
There are no restrictions on the number of competitors that can enter from any one organisation.
Competition partners:
The competition is organised by Semta in association with industry partners.
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