Guindy, Ambattur and Thirumudivakkam estates
Small and mid-size engineering units look for AutoCAD, SolidWorks and CNC programming.
Courses in Ambattur – online, hybrid or classroom
CNC, drawing and electrical skills are the quickest route into the estate’s workshops.
Ambattur · Chennai districtOnline · HybridClassroom: Katpadi · Vellore · Ranipet
DistrictChennai
Taluks in district17
Start withMastercam
Ways to studyOnline · Hybrid · Classroom
Classroom centresKatpadi · Vellore · Ranipet
WhatsApp repliesMon–Sat 9:30–6:30, Sun 9–2 IST
02Ambattur
Learning from Ambattur
Ambattur holds one of the largest industrial estates in Asia, packed with small engineering, electrical and plastics units, alongside IT parks.
CNC, drawing and electrical skills are the quickest route into the estate’s workshops.
How learners from Ambattur study: classroom batches run at Katpadi, Vellore and Ranipet; everyone else joins live online or hybrid batches with the same syllabus, projects and certificate.
01Local jobs
Who hires around Chennai district
For a learner in Anna Nagar, Tambaram or Velachery the question is rarely whether the skills are wanted but how to fit them around a job or a college timetable. Live online batches remove the travel; hybrid learners only visit a centre for lab sessions and project reviews, which many Chennai students bunch into a weekend.
Construction and infrastructure firms
Planners and BIM teams use Revit, Primavera and MS Project every day.
06Compare
Four courses, side by side
| Course | Hours | Who it suits | First project |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mastercam | 40 h | Mechanical diploma and degree students, CNC operators and machinists who want to program CNC milling with Mastercam. | Flange plate |
| AutoCAD | 40–80 h | Beginners who want a 40-hour course in 2D drafting, from drawing basics to layers, blocks and plotting. | Multi-sheet layout set |
| SolidWorks | 40–100 h | Mechanical students, CNC operators and design engineers who want to turn SolidWorks models into planned CNC machining work. | Computer mouse in surfaces |
| Electrical CAD (AutoCAD Electrical) | 64–80 h | Beginners who need AutoCAD drafting basics first and then full AutoCAD Electrical schematic, PLC and panel work in 64 hours. | Control panel layout |
07Study plan
Your first 42 weeks from Ambattur
At around seven hours a week, alongside college or work. Faster or slower is fine; finish each project before moving on.
- Weeks 1–6: Mastercam (40 h)
- Weeks 7–17: AutoCAD (40–80 h)
- Weeks 18–31: SolidWorks (40–100 h)
- Weeks 32–42: Electrical CAD (AutoCAD Electrical) (64–80 h)
Not sure what to pick for Ambattur?
Tell a counsellor your background and goal. You get the right course, the syllabus, the next batch and a free demo class.
03Your learning path
From Ambattur, step by step
Mastercam 40 h
You will learn to
- Apply engrave and sweep-based milling operations
- Navigate the Mastercam interface and create 2D geometry and profiles
- Finish 3D surfaces with waterline, scallop, hybrid and raster toolpaths
Project to build: Flange plate. Program facing, contour and drilling operations for a bolted flange and simulate the cut.
Tools covered: Engrave and swept cuts, Toolpath simulation and verification, Mastercam Mill, NC code basics, Contour, pocket, area and slot toolpaths.
Foundation level: Mechanical diploma and degree students, CNC operators and machinists who want to program CNC milling with Mastercam.
AutoCAD 40–80 h
You will learn to
- Draw isometric, sectional and detail views
- Build basic 3D solids and surfaces and write simple AutoLISP programs (Proficient level)
- Edit drawings with move, copy, offset, trim, extend, array, fillet and grip editing
Project to build: AutoLISP helper routine. Write a simple LISP program that automates a repeated drafting task (Proficient level).
Tools covered: 3D solid and surface modelling, External references (XREF) and DWG Compare, Parametric geometric and dimensional constraints, Express Tools, Dimension, text, table and leader styles.
Professional level: Learners who want a complete 80-hour course covering 2D drafting, dynamic blocks, parametric constraints, xrefs, express tools, 3D modelling and AutoLISP.
SolidWorks 40–100 h
You will learn to
- Model parts with extrude, revolve, sweep, loft, fillet, shell, rib, hole wizard and patterns
- Create production drawings with section and detail views, GD&T annotations and BOM tables
- Assemble components using standard, advanced and mechanical mates and check interference
Project to build: Sheet metal CPU cover. Design a cabinet cover with flanges, vents and forming tools and export its flat pattern.
Tools covered: Sheet metal design, SolidWorks Motion, Sketcher with relations and smart dimensions, Weldments and cut lists, Part modelling and multibody tools.
Professional level: Students and designers who want complete 80-hour SolidWorks training, from sketching to surfaces, sheet metal, weldments, drawings, rendering and DFM.
Electrical CAD (AutoCAD Electrical) 64–80 h
You will learn to
- Draw wires, ladders and signal arrows with automatic wire numbering
- Run audits and generate BOM, wire and panel reports
- Lay out panels with footprints, DIN rails, terminals and balloons
Project to build: PLC I/O wiring set. Insert PLC modules, connect field devices and number the I/O wires.
Tools covered: AutoCAD Electrical Project Manager, Bus bar, conduit and wire size calculations, Electrical and drawing audits, Schematic and panel reports, BOM export to spreadsheet, Ladder and PLC module tools.
Foundation level: Beginners who need AutoCAD drafting basics first and then full AutoCAD Electrical schematic, PLC and panel work in 64 hours.
04Careers
Roles that fit work around Ambattur
BIM Modeller / Coordinator
A BIM modeller builds a detailed digital model of a building, with walls, floors, structure and services all carrying real information such as sizes, materials and quantities.
Day to day: build and manage Revit families, templates and view standards; track issues and share models with teams through BIM 360.
Skills employers ask for: BIM concepts, LOD and ISO 19650 awareness; Reading architectural and structural drawings; Revit families, templates and parameters.
Where careers start: BIM Modeller.
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: coordinate with architects, structural and MEP teams to resolve clashes; produce coordinated shop drawings, sections and schedules.
Skills employers ask for: Quantity take-off basics; Reading architectural and structural drawings; Shop drawing and sectional detailing.
Where careers start: BIM Modeller (MEP).
HVAC Design Engineer
An HVAC design engineer plans heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems for offices, hospitals, malls, hotels, factories and homes.
Day to day: prepare drawings, equipment schedules and bill of quantities; calculate cooling and heating loads for each zone of a building.
Skills employers ask for: AutoCAD HVAC drafting; Ventilation and fresh-air standards (ASHRAE, NBC); Energy efficiency awareness.
Where careers start: HVAC Draughtsman / Trainee.
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Ambattur – FAQ
Still have a question? Message us on WhatsApp.
Ask on WhatsAppWhich course should I start with in Ambattur?
CNC, drawing and electrical skills are the quickest route into the estate’s workshops. A sensible order is Mastercam first, then AutoCAD once you are comfortable.
What is Mastercam used for?
Mastercam is CAM software used to create toolpaths and G-code for CNC machines. It lets you plan how a cutter removes material, simulate the cut and send the program to the machine.
Do I need my own laptop?
No, centre systems are used for classroom sessions. For online or hybrid mode, you need a PC or laptop that can run CAM software.
Can I learn online from Ambattur?
Yes. CareerKraft runs live, trainer-led online and hybrid batches with the same syllabus, projects and certificate as classroom batches, so learners in Ambattur do not have to relocate.
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