Lock and hardware workshops
Part drawings, CNC and costing.
Learn Online from Aligarh – Lock Industry & University-City Skills
Aligarh’s lock-making workshops and its large university campus create a mix of small-industry and student demand.
Aligarh · Uttar PradeshLive online · Hybrid · Classroom+91 8111 029 125
01Aligarh
Aligarh locks and a university
Lock and hardware makers cluster in the old city and supply national markets, while the university campus anchors education, hostels and services.
Workshop owners need drawing, costing and accounts, and students want job-ready certificates.
Where the jobs are
University and college community
Students adding practical skills.
Traders and hostels
Accounts and billing.
02Courses that fit
What to learn for Aligarh
AutoCAD
Drawings for lock and hardware parts.
40–80 hSolidWorks
3D design of mechanisms.
40–100 hMastercam
CNC programming for workshops.
40 hTally Prime
Trader and hostel accounts.
80–110 hPython
A programming starter for students.
50–120 hData Analytics
Reporting roles for graduates.
40 hTake the same courses live online
03Joining from Aligarh
How learning works
Aligarh learners study live online.
Where we teach: classroom batches run at our Katpadi, Vellore and Ranipet centres in Tamil Nadu; learners elsewhere join live online or hybrid batches.
06Compare
Four courses, side by side
| Course | Hours | Who it suits | First project |
|---|---|---|---|
| AutoCAD | 40–80 h | Beginners who want a 40-hour course in 2D drafting, from drawing basics to layers, blocks and plotting. | Machine part drawing |
| SolidWorks | 40–100 h | Mechanical students, CNC operators and design engineers who want to turn SolidWorks models into planned CNC machining work. | Sheet metal CPU cover |
| Mastercam | 40 h | Mechanical diploma and degree students, CNC operators and machinists who want to program CNC milling with Mastercam. | 3D mould core |
| Tally Prime | 80–110 h | Students and job seekers who want a full 80-hour grounding in accounting, inventory, GST, TDS and payroll in TallyPrime. | Payroll for a small office |
07Study plan
Your first 47 weeks from Aligarh
At around seven hours a week, alongside college or work. Faster or slower is fine; finish each project before moving on.
- Weeks 1–11: AutoCAD (40–80 h)
- Weeks 12–25: SolidWorks (40–100 h)
- Weeks 26–31: Mastercam (40 h)
- Weeks 32–47: Tally Prime (80–110 h)
04Your learning path
From Aligarh, step by step
AutoCAD 40–80 h
You will learn to
- Edit drawings with move, copy, offset, trim, extend, array, fillet and grip editing
- Build basic 3D solids and surfaces and write simple AutoLISP programs (Proficient level)
- Set up layouts, viewports and page setups and plot drawings to scale
Project to build: Residential floor plan. Draw a 2BHK house plan with walls, doors, windows, dimensions, hatch and a title block, plotted to scale.
Tools covered: External references (XREF) and DWG Compare, AutoCAD 2D drafting and editing tools, Blocks, dynamic blocks and attributes, Layers, layer states and filters, Express Tools.
Foundation level: Beginners who want a 40-hour course in 2D drafting, from drawing basics to layers, blocks and plotting.
SolidWorks 40–100 h
You will learn to
- Navigate the SolidWorks interface, Feature Manager design tree and Command Manager
- Assemble components using standard, advanced and mechanical mates and check interference
- Draw fully defined sketches using entities, relations and smart dimensions
Project to build: Slider crank motion study. Simulate a slider crank in SolidWorks Motion and verify the displacement results.
Tools covered: Design Library and Toolbox, Assembly design with mechanical mates, Part modelling and multibody tools, Drawings, annotations and BOM, CAM toolpaths and machining simulation.
Foundation level: Beginners who want a 60-hour foundation in SolidWorks along with product concept thinking and AI-assisted 3D model generation.
Mastercam 40 h
You will learn to
- Apply engrave and sweep-based milling operations
- Rough 3D parts with OptiRough, pocket and area roughing
- Explain manufacturing processes, CNC machine types and basic NC codes
Project to build: Dynamic milling of a bracket. Compare a standard contour with a dynamic toolpath for the same part and note the difference in cutting motion.
Tools covered: NC code basics, Drill and hole-making toolpaths, Engrave and swept cuts, 3D model import, 2D geometry and profile creation.
Foundation level: Mechanical diploma and degree students, CNC operators and machinists who want to program CNC milling with Mastercam.
Tally Prime 80–110 h
You will learn to
- Create a company, ledgers, groups and inventory masters in TallyPrime
- Secure, back up, split and move company data to a new financial year
- Prepare the trial balance, profit and loss account, balance sheet and cash flow
Project to build: Trading firm books for a month. Record purchases, sales, receipts and payments for a small trader and produce the trial balance and final accounts.
Tools covered: Bank reconciliation, Cost centres, budgets and scenarios, TDS and Challan 281, TallyPrime, Migration from Tally.ERP 9.
Master level: Commerce students and accounts staff who want the complete TallyPrime foundation and advanced syllabus in 80 hours, including the newer release features.
05Careers
Roles that fit work around Aligarh
Mechanical Design Engineer
A mechanical design engineer turns a product idea into accurate 3D models, assemblies and 2D manufacturing drawings.
Day to day: revise designs based on feedback from manufacturing, quality and testing teams; check assemblies for interference, clearance and motion before prototypes are made.
Skills employers ask for: Design for manufacture and assembly (DFM/DFA); GD&T and tolerance stack-up basics; 3D part and assembly modelling in SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo or NX.
Where careers start: Trainee / CAD Draughtsman.
SAP FICO Consultant
An SAP FICO consultant sets up and supports the finance side of SAP, the ERP system used by many large companies.
Day to day: set up accounts payable, receivable and asset accounting; support month-end and year-end closing activities.
Skills employers ask for: SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting configuration; Documentation and user training; General ledger, AP and AR processes.
Where careers start: SAP End User / Trainee.
MEP / BIM Engineer
An MEP / BIM engineer models the mechanical, electrical and plumbing services of a building in 3D and makes sure they all fit together.
Day to day: follow design drawings and BIM execution plans for model accuracy; update models as design changes and keep families and standards organised.
Skills employers ask for: MEP design concepts (HVAC, plumbing, fire-fighting, electrical); Reading architectural and structural drawings; Quantity take-off basics.
Where careers start: BIM Modeller (MEP).
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08FAQ
Aligarh – FAQ
Still have a question? Message us on WhatsApp.
Ask on WhatsAppWhich course helps a lock-making workshop?
AutoCAD and SolidWorks cover part and mechanism design; Mastercam covers CNC.
Can students at the university take this part-time?
Yes. Evening and weekend batches suit college timetables.
Which course should I start with in Aligarh?
Lock and hardware makers cluster in the old city and supply national markets, while the university campus anchors education, hostels and services. A sensible order is AutoCAD first, then SolidWorks once you are comfortable.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. On completing the course and assessment, you receive a certificate from CADD Centre, our training partner.
Do you offer placement support?
We offer placement support – resume help, mock interviews and job leads for CNC and CAM roles. We do not guarantee a job.
Can I learn online from Aligarh?
You can. Every course is available as a live online class, and learners in Aligarh who want lab time can add an occasional visit to one of the centres in Tamil Nadu.
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