Ennore port and power complex
Electrical, instrumentation and piping teams use PLC, electrical CAD and PDMS.
Courses in Avadi – online, hybrid or classroom
Drafting, CNC and automation skills suit the factory belt; accounts and IT are the city-bound routes.
Avadi · Tiruvallur districtOnline · HybridClassroom: Katpadi · Vellore · Ranipet
DistrictTiruvallur
Taluks in district9
Start withAutoCAD
Ways to studyOnline · Hybrid · Classroom
Classroom centresKatpadi · Vellore · Ranipet
WhatsApp repliesMon–Sat 9:30–6:30, Sun 9–2 IST
02Avadi
Learning from Avadi
Avadi is a large industrial and residential suburb on the north-west edge of Chennai, home to the Heavy Vehicles Factory and a combat-vehicles research establishment. Many residents commute to Ambattur, Guindy and the city.
Drafting, CNC and automation skills suit the factory belt; accounts and IT are the city-bound routes.
How learners from Avadi 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 Tiruvallur district
North of Chennai, the district combines the Ennore port and thermal power complex, the Ambattur and Manali industrial belts, and the SIPCOT estates at Gummidipoondi. Fabrication, chemicals, cables and consumer-goods plants generate steady maintenance, drawing and stores work.
Ambattur and Manali estates
Fabrication and machining units hire CAD and CNC programmers.
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. | 3D model of a bracket |
| SolidWorks | 40–100 h | Mechanical students, CNC operators and design engineers who want to turn SolidWorks models into planned CNC machining work. | Connecting rod drawing with BOM |
| PLC & SCADA | 44–64 h | Beginners in automation who want a 44-hour course on Mitsubishi FX PLCs with GX Works2 and Wonderware InTouch SCADA. | Alarm and trend dashboard |
| 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. | GST billing and returns data |
07Study plan
Your first 50 weeks from Avadi
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 26–34: PLC & SCADA (44–64 h)
- Weeks 35–50: Tally Prime (80–110 h)
Not sure what to pick for Avadi?
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 Avadi, step by step
AutoCAD 40–80 h
You will learn to
- Organise drawings with layers, layer states, blocks and attributes
- Edit drawings with move, copy, offset, trim, extend, array, fillet and grip editing
- Add dimensions, leaders, text and tables using proper styles
Project to build: AutoLISP helper routine. Write a simple LISP program that automates a repeated drafting task (Proficient level).
Tools covered: Parametric geometric and dimensional constraints, Dimension, text, table and leader styles, AutoCAD 2D drafting and editing tools, Express Tools, Blocks, dynamic blocks and attributes.
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
- Navigate the SolidWorks interface, Feature Manager design tree and Command Manager
- Build weldment frames with structural members, gussets, end caps and cut lists
- Draw fully defined sketches using entities, relations and smart dimensions
Project to build: Weldment supporting frame. Build a machine frame from structural members with gussets, end caps and a cut list.
Tools covered: Design Library and Toolbox, PhotoView 360 rendering, DFMXpress, SolidWorks Costing and Sustainability, Weldments and cut lists, Drawings, annotations and BOM.
Foundation level: Beginners and students who want a compact 40-hour course covering sketching, part modelling, assemblies, drawings and sheet metal.
PLC & SCADA 44–64 h
You will learn to
- Configure hardware, then download and upload programs to a PLC or simulator
- Write ladder programs using latching, interlocking, memory, timers, counters, jumps and subroutines
- Interface PLC and SCADA to monitor and control filling, conveyor and drilling applications
Project to build: Relay control panel. Wire a small panel with push buttons, relays and a selector switch for different control modes.
Tools covered: Wonderware InTouch, Ladder logic and Function Block Diagram, Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1200), ODBC, DDE and Excel data export, Omron CX-Programmer (CP1E).
Foundation level: Learners who want a 64-hour course built on ABB PLC programming with Control Builder Plus (CODESYS) and Wonderware InTouch SCADA.
Tally Prime 80–110 h
You will learn to
- Create a company, ledgers, groups and inventory masters in TallyPrime
- Configure GST and TDS, record tax transactions and read the tax reports
- Secure, back up, split and move company data to a new financial year
Project to build: GST billing and returns data. Create GST masters, raise intra- and inter-state invoices and check the GST reports.
Tools covered: Migration from Tally.ERP 9, GST configuration and reports, Cost centres, budgets and scenarios, Bank reconciliation, TDS and Challan 281.
Master level: Commerce students and accounts staff who want the complete TallyPrime foundation and advanced syllabus in 80 hours, including the newer release features.
04Careers
Roles that fit work around Avadi
Mechanical Design Engineer
A mechanical design engineer turns a product idea into accurate 3D models, assemblies and 2D manufacturing drawings.
Day to day: prepare detailed 2D drawings with dimensions, tolerances, GD&T callouts and bill of materials; select materials, fasteners and standard parts to balance strength and cost.
Skills employers ask for: Engineering materials and manufacturing processes; Clear communication with shop-floor and quality teams; GD&T and tolerance stack-up basics.
Where careers start: Trainee / CAD Draughtsman.
Piping Designer
A piping designer plans how pipes, valves, pumps and equipment are arranged inside refineries, chemical plants, power stations, water treatment plants and pharma units.
Day to day: extract piping isometrics and general-arrangement drawings; maintain clearances for access, operation and maintenance.
Skills employers ask for: Piping codes and standards awareness (ASME B31); Coordination with multi-discipline teams; Pipe fittings, flanges, valves and pipe classes.
Where careers start: Piping 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; test configurations and support users during go-live.
Skills employers ask for: SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting configuration; Controlling basics (cost and profit centres); General ledger, AP and AR processes.
Where careers start: SAP End User / Trainee.
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Avadi – FAQ
Still have a question? Message us on WhatsApp.
Ask on WhatsAppWhich course should I start with in Avadi?
Drafting, CNC and automation skills suit the factory belt; accounts and IT are the city-bound routes. A sensible order is AutoCAD first, then SolidWorks once you are comfortable.
What is PLC and SCADA?
A PLC is an industrial controller that runs machines and processes from a program, usually written in ladder logic. SCADA is software that shows the process on screen and lets operators monitor values, handle alarms, view trends and send commands.
Do you provide placement support?
We offer placement support such as resume help, mock interviews and job leads. We do not guarantee a job; your drawing skills and portfolio make the difference.
Can I learn online from Avadi?
You can. Every course is available as a live online class, and learners in Avadi who want lab time can add an occasional visit to one of the centres in Tamil Nadu.
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