Hosur industrial belt
Automotive and electronics employers hire CAD, PLC and quality staff.
Courses in Shoolagiri – online, hybrid or classroom
Estate employers hire drawing, CNC and PLC skills.
Shoolagiri · Krishnagiri districtOnline · HybridClassroom: Katpadi · Vellore · Ranipet
DistrictKrishnagiri
Taluks in district8
Start withAutoCAD
Ways to studyOnline · Hybrid · Classroom
Classroom centresKatpadi · Vellore · Ranipet
WhatsApp repliesMon–Sat 9:30–6:30, Sun 9–2 IST
02Shoolagiri
Learning from Shoolagiri
Shoolagiri is a taluk on the Hosur–Krishnagiri highway with industrial estates, granite and farming.
Estate employers hire drawing, CNC and PLC skills.
How learners from Shoolagiri 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 Krishnagiri district
Hosur, on the Tamil Nadu–Karnataka border, hosts two-wheeler, automotive and electronics manufacturing along with a wide supplier base. The rest of the district is agricultural, with mango and rose growers, granite units and small towns such as Krishnagiri, Uthangarai and Bargur.
Granite and agro units
Accounting and maintenance roles.
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. | Multi-sheet layout set |
| Mastercam | 40 h | Mechanical diploma and degree students, CNC operators and machinists who want to program CNC milling with Mastercam. | Flange 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 |
| 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. | Trading firm books for a month |
07Study plan
Your first 42 weeks from Shoolagiri
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 27–42: Tally Prime (80–110 h)
Not sure what to pick for Shoolagiri?
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 Shoolagiri, step by step
AutoCAD 40–80 h
You will learn to
- Draw accurately using coordinates, snaps, grid, polar tracking and dynamic input
- Build basic 3D solids and surfaces and write simple AutoLISP programs (Proficient level)
- Draw isometric, sectional and detail views
Project to build: 3D model of a bracket. Model a bracket using extrude, revolve and Boolean operations and create views from it (Proficient level).
Tools covered: AutoLISP and Visual LISP, External references (XREF) and DWG Compare, AutoCAD 2D drafting and editing tools, Parametric geometric and dimensional constraints, 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
- Rough 3D parts with OptiRough, pocket and area roughing
- Program 2D contour, drill, pocket, area and slot toolpaths
- Finish 3D surfaces with waterline, scallop, hybrid and raster toolpaths
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: Engrave and swept cuts, 2D geometry and profile creation, 3D model import, Contour, pocket, area and slot toolpaths, 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
- Wire a simple relay control panel with selector-switch modes
- Describe PLC architecture, isolation barriers and types of PLC
Project to build: Drilling machine sequence. Build a step-by-step drilling sequence with safety interlocks and manual/auto selector modes.
Tools covered: ODBC, DDE and Excel data export, Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1200), Omron CX-Programmer (CP1E), Mitsubishi GX Works2 (FX series), Omron CX-Supervisor and CX-Simulator.
Foundation level: Beginners in automation who want a 44-hour course on Mitsubishi FX PLCs with GX Works2 and Wonderware InTouch SCADA.
Tally Prime 80–110 h
You will learn to
- Create a company, ledgers, groups and inventory masters in TallyPrime
- Use cost centres, budgets, multiple currencies, interest and bank reconciliation
- Set up payroll with PF and ESI and process monthly salary
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: Order processing, batches, BOM and POS, TallyPrime, Payroll with PF and ESI, GST configuration and reports, Migration from Tally.ERP 9.
Professional level: Students and job seekers who want a full 80-hour grounding in accounting, inventory, GST, TDS and payroll in TallyPrime.
04Careers
Roles that fit work around Shoolagiri
Mechanical Design Engineer
A mechanical design engineer turns a product idea into accurate 3D models, assemblies and 2D manufacturing drawings.
Day to day: maintain design revisions and release files through the company's PDM/PLM system; revise designs based on feedback from manufacturing, quality and testing teams.
Skills employers ask for: Sheet metal and surface modelling; Clear communication with shop-floor and quality teams; Basic strength-of-materials calculations.
Where careers start: Trainee / CAD Draughtsman.
Highway / Road Design Engineer
A highway or road design engineer plans the geometry of roads, from village link roads to national highways and expressways.
Day to day: revise designs based on site constraints and client comments; design horizontal and vertical alignments as per IRC codes.
Skills employers ask for: Highway geometric design basics (IRC standards); AutoCAD Civil 3D surfaces, alignments and corridors; Road drainage basics.
Where careers start: Trainee / CAD Engineer.
Office Administrator / Data Entry
An office administrator keeps the day-to-day work of an office running: handling documents, maintaining records, scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, coordinating with vendors and supporting managers.
Day to day: coordinate office supplies, vendors and visitors; type and format letters, reports and documents in Word.
Skills employers ask for: Time management; MS Word document formatting; MS PowerPoint presentations.
Where careers start: Data Entry Operator / Office Assistant.
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Shoolagiri – FAQ
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Ask on WhatsAppWhich course should I start with in Shoolagiri?
Estate employers hire drawing, CNC and PLC skills. A sensible order is AutoCAD first, then Mastercam once you are comfortable.
Do I need a laptop?
No, centre systems are available during class. A Windows laptop helps if you want to practise with simulators at home.
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 Shoolagiri?
Yes. CareerKraft runs live, trainer-led online and hybrid batches with the same syllabus, projects and certificate as classroom batches, so learners in Shoolagiri do not have to relocate.
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