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Courses in Perambur – online, hybrid or classroom
Mechanical drawing, CNC and electrical skills match the workshops.
Perambur · Chennai districtOnline · HybridClassroom: Katpadi · Vellore · Ranipet
DistrictChennai
Taluks in district17
Start withAutoCAD
Ways to studyOnline · Hybrid · Classroom
Classroom centresKatpadi · Vellore · Ranipet
WhatsApp repliesMon–Sat 9:30–6:30, Sun 9–2 IST
02Perambur
Learning from Perambur
Perambur is a railway and industrial neighbourhood with the Integral Coach Factory and rail workshops nearby.
Mechanical drawing, CNC and electrical skills match the workshops.
How learners from Perambur 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.
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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. | Residential floor plan |
| Mastercam | 40 h | Mechanical diploma and degree students, CNC operators and machinists who want to program CNC milling with Mastercam. | Engraved name plate |
| 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 |
| 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 37 weeks from Perambur
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 12–17: Mastercam (40 h)
- Weeks 18–26: PLC & SCADA (44–64 h)
- Weeks 27–37: Electrical CAD (AutoCAD Electrical) (64–80 h)
Not sure what to pick for Perambur?
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 Perambur, step by step
AutoCAD 40–80 h
You will learn to
- Add dimensions, leaders, text and tables using proper styles
- Apply engineering drawing basics such as projections, views, sheet sizes and title blocks
- Draw accurately using coordinates, snaps, grid, polar tracking and dynamic input
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, Blocks, dynamic blocks and attributes, AutoLISP and Visual LISP, Express Tools, Layers, layer states and filters.
Foundation level: Beginners who want a 40-hour course in 2D drafting, from drawing basics to layers, blocks and plotting.
Mastercam 40 h
You will learn to
- Navigate the Mastercam interface and create 2D geometry and profiles
- Use dynamic mill, dynamic face and dynamic contour toolpaths
- Explain manufacturing processes, CNC machine types and basic NC codes
Project to build: Flange plate. Program facing, contour and drilling operations for a bolted flange and simulate the cut.
Tools covered: Drill and hole-making toolpaths, Engrave and swept cuts, Waterline, scallop, hybrid and raster finishing, Mastercam Mill, Toolpath simulation and verification.
Foundation level: Mechanical diploma and degree students, CNC operators and machinists who want to program CNC milling with Mastercam.
PLC & SCADA 44–64 h
You will learn to
- Configure hardware, then download and upload programs to a PLC or simulator
- Build SCADA screens with tags, animations, scripts, alarms, trends and recipes
- 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: Siemens STEP 7 SIMATIC Manager (S7-300), Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1200), ODBC, DDE and Excel data export, Ladder logic and Function Block Diagram, Siemens WinCC.
Foundation level: Learners who want a 64-hour course built on ABB PLC programming with Control Builder Plus (CODESYS) and Wonderware InTouch SCADA.
Electrical CAD (AutoCAD Electrical) 64–80 h
You will learn to
- Lay out panels with footprints, DIN rails, terminals and balloons
- Create and manage AutoCAD Electrical projects and drawings
- Insert and edit PLC modules and number PLC I/O wires
Project to build: PLC I/O wiring set. Insert PLC modules, connect field devices and number the I/O wires.
Tools covered: Panel footprints, DIN rails and Terminal Editor, Schematic and panel reports, BOM export to spreadsheet, Bus bar, conduit and wire size calculations, Electrical and drawing audits, Wire numbering and signal arrows.
Professional level: Electrical students and draughtsmen who want AutoCAD Electrical plus practical panel design calculations in one 80-hour programme.
04Careers
Roles that fit work around Perambur
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; run clash detection in Navisworks and prepare clash reports.
Skills employers ask for: MEP design concepts (HVAC, plumbing, fire-fighting, electrical); Revit MEP modelling and families; Coordination and communication across disciplines.
Where careers start: BIM Modeller (MEP).
Electrical Design Engineer
An electrical design engineer prepares the drawings and documents that show how electrical systems are built and wired.
Day to day: generate wire numbers, terminal plans and bill of materials; draw control and power schematics in AutoCAD Electrical.
Skills employers ask for: Reading PLC I/O and control drawings; Single-line diagrams and panel layouts; Documentation and revision control.
Where careers start: Electrical Draughtsman / Trainee.
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: create architectural and structural models in Revit from drawings; build and manage Revit families, templates and view standards.
Skills employers ask for: Quantity extraction and schedules; Reading architectural and structural drawings; BIM 360 / cloud collaboration workflows.
Where careers start: BIM Modeller.
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Perambur – FAQ
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Ask on WhatsAppWhich course should I start with in Perambur?
Mechanical drawing, CNC and electrical skills match the workshops. A sensible order is AutoCAD first, then Mastercam 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.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. On completing the course and assessment, you receive a certificate from Livewire, our training partner.
Can I learn online from Perambur?
You can. Every course is available as a live online class, and learners in Perambur who want lab time can add an occasional visit to one of the centres in Tamil Nadu.
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