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Courses in Madukkarai – online, hybrid or classroom
Plant and quarry employers need electrical, drawing and maintenance skills.
Madukkarai · Coimbatore districtOnline · HybridClassroom: Katpadi · Vellore · Ranipet
DistrictCoimbatore
Taluks in district11
Start withElectrical CAD (AutoCAD Electrical)
Ways to studyOnline · Hybrid · Classroom
Classroom centresKatpadi · Vellore · Ranipet
WhatsApp repliesMon–Sat 9:30–6:30, Sun 9–2 IST
02Madukkarai
Learning from Madukkarai
Madukkarai is an industrial town on the Palakkad road with cement works, granite quarries and a large railway yard.
Plant and quarry employers need electrical, drawing and maintenance skills.
How learners from Madukkarai 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 Coimbatore district
Coimbatore is far from our centres, so learners here nearly always choose live online batches. Evening classes pair well with the long shifts common in the city’s workshops, and a hybrid visit can be planned if lab practice matters to you.
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06Compare
Four courses, side by side
| Course | Hours | Who it suits | First project |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | DOL and star-delta starter schematic |
| AutoCAD | 40–80 h | Beginners who want a 40-hour course in 2D drafting, from drawing basics to layers, blocks and plotting. | Residential floor plan |
| 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 |
| MIS (Management Information Systems) | 64 h | Graduates and working professionals who want a complete MIS reporting toolkit in 64 hours. | Employee or student database in Access |
07Study plan
Your first 40 weeks from Madukkarai
At around seven hours a week, alongside college or work. Faster or slower is fine; finish each project before moving on.
- Weeks 1–11: Electrical CAD (AutoCAD Electrical) (64–80 h)
- Weeks 12–22: AutoCAD (40–80 h)
- Weeks 23–31: PLC & SCADA (44–64 h)
- Weeks 32–40: MIS (Management Information Systems) (64 h)
Not sure what to pick for Madukkarai?
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 Madukkarai, step by step
Electrical CAD (AutoCAD Electrical) 64–80 h
You will learn to
- Build custom symbols and reusable circuits with Symbol Builder and Circuit Builder
- Insert and edit PLC modules and number PLC I/O wires
- Run audits and generate BOM, wire and panel reports
Project to build: Panel sizing from an SLD. Work out panel dimensions, bus bar size and MCCB ratings for a sample single-line diagram (Proficient level).
Tools covered: Schematic and panel reports, BOM export to spreadsheet, Wire numbering and signal arrows, Panel footprints, DIN rails and Terminal Editor, AutoCAD Electrical Project Manager, Symbol Builder and Circuit Builder.
Foundation level: Beginners who need AutoCAD drafting basics first and then full AutoCAD Electrical schematic, PLC and panel work in 64 hours.
AutoCAD 40–80 h
You will learn to
- Apply engineering drawing basics such as projections, views, sheet sizes and title blocks
- Draw isometric, sectional and detail views
- 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: Blocks, dynamic blocks and attributes, AutoLISP and Visual LISP, External references (XREF) and DWG Compare, Express Tools, 3D solid and surface modelling.
Foundation level: Beginners who want a 40-hour course in 2D drafting, from drawing basics to layers, blocks and plotting.
PLC & SCADA 44–64 h
You will learn to
- Describe PLC architecture, isolation barriers and types of PLC
- Write ladder programs using latching, interlocking, memory, timers, counters, jumps and subroutines
- Wire a simple relay control panel with selector-switch modes
Project to build: Conveyor sorting. Control a conveyor with sensors, interlocks and timers, and animate it on the SCADA screen.
Tools covered: ODBC, DDE and Excel data export, Wonderware InTouch, Omron CX-Programmer (CP1E), Mitsubishi GX Works2 (FX series), Omron CX-Supervisor and CX-Simulator.
Foundation level: Learners who want a 64-hour course built on ABB PLC programming with Control Builder Plus (CODESYS) and Wonderware InTouch SCADA.
MIS (Management Information Systems) 64 h
You will learn to
- Prepare well-formatted reports and documents in MS Word with tables, styles and sections
- Create clear presentations in PowerPoint using slide masters, transitions and presenter view
- Calculate and explain basic statistics such as mean, median and dispersion in R
Project to build: Qlik Sense sales dashboard. Load sample data, build a star-schema model and create bar, line and pie charts that managers can filter with associative search.
Tools covered: MS Excel, MS Access, Email clients, MS Word, VLOOKUP and conditional functions.
Foundation level: Graduates and working professionals who want a complete MIS reporting toolkit in 64 hours.
04Careers
Roles that fit work around Madukkarai
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; maintain design revisions and release files through the company's PDM/PLM system.
Skills employers ask for: Design for manufacture and assembly (DFM/DFA); GD&T and tolerance stack-up basics; Clear communication with shop-floor and quality teams.
Where careers start: Trainee / CAD Draughtsman.
CNC / CAM Programmer
A CNC / CAM programmer converts a 3D model into toolpaths and G-code that a CNC lathe, milling machine or machining centre can follow.
Day to day: select tools, holders, speeds, feeds and depths of cut; study part drawings and 3D models to plan machining operations.
Skills employers ask for: Fixturing and work-holding methods; Measuring instruments and first-piece inspection; Reading engineering drawings, tolerances and GD&T.
Where careers start: CNC Operator / Trainee.
Electrical Design Engineer
An electrical design engineer prepares the drawings and documents that show how electrical systems are built and wired.
Day to day: prepare single-line diagrams and panel general-arrangement drawings; draw control and power schematics in AutoCAD Electrical.
Skills employers ask for: Reading PLC I/O and control drawings; Electrical standards (IEC, IS) awareness; AutoCAD Electrical schematics and reports.
Where careers start: Electrical Draughtsman / Trainee.
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Madukkarai – FAQ
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Ask on WhatsAppWhich course should I start with in Madukkarai?
Plant and quarry employers need electrical, drawing and maintenance skills. A sensible order is Electrical CAD (AutoCAD Electrical) first, then AutoCAD once you are comfortable.
Who can join the AutoCAD course?
Engineering students of any branch, diploma and ITI students, architecture students, site engineers, working draughtsmen and 12th-standard students can join. Basic computer use is enough to start.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. On completing the course and assessment, you receive a certificate from CADD Centre, our training partner.
Can I learn online from Madukkarai?
You can. Every course is available as a live online class, and learners in Madukkarai who want lab time can add an occasional visit to one of the centres in Tamil Nadu.
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