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CADD Centre · Mechanical CADD
Basic Mechanical (Executive Diploma) Course in Vellore, Katpadi & Ranipet
A short 12-hour course that builds the mechanical basics – drawings, materials, machine parts and processes – you need before learning CAD.
1 level12 h28 topics3 centresClassroom · Online · Hybrid
01What is Basic Mechanical (Executive Diploma)
What is Basic Mechanical (Executive Diploma)? In plain words.
Executive Diploma Basic Mechanical is a short foundation course from CADD Centre's mechanical track, delivered at CareerKraft. In 12 hours it covers the ideas every mechanical design learner needs: how to read an engineering drawing, common units and measuring tools, the main engineering materials, standard machine elements such as fasteners, bearings and gears, and how parts are actually made in a workshop.
Most people who struggle in their first CAD course are not weak in software – they are unsure about views, dimensions or why a part is shaped a certain way. This course fills that gap. It is useful for diploma and ITI learners, non-mechanical graduates moving into design, and anyone who wants a quick refresher before joining AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA or Creo training.
Vellore district sits on the Chennai–Bengaluru industrial corridor, and Ranipet's SIPCOT estate and BHEL unit use many mechanical technicians and designers. A clear grasp of basics helps local diploma and engineering students make the most of later CAD training.
What you will be able to do
- Read simple orthographic, sectional and isometric drawings
- Use common units, limits and dimensions correctly
- Name everyday measuring tools and what each is used for
- Describe common engineering materials and where they are used
- Identify standard machine elements such as bolts, bearings, gears and keys
- Explain the basic manufacturing processes used to make parts
- Relate a part's shape to how it is made and assembled
- Choose the right CAD course to take next
02Why learn it
Why learn Basic Mechanical (Executive Diploma) now?
Six reasons students and professionals in Vellore district pick this skill.
Read drawings with confidence
You learn how orthographic views, sections and dimensions describe a real part.
Know common machine parts
Get familiar with fasteners, shafts, bearings, gears and springs you will later model.
Understand how parts are made
A simple look at casting, machining, welding and sheet metal work links design to the shop floor.
Short and focused
Twelve hours fits easily around college or work.
Useful refresher
Good for people returning to mechanical work after a break or switching from another field.
03Who can learn
Who can join this course?
Diploma and ITI mechanical students
Revise core ideas before moving into design software.
BE/BTech first- and second-year students
Strengthen drawing and materials basics early in the degree.
Non-mechanical graduates
Civil, electrical or science graduates who want to enter mechanical design.
12th-standard students
Get a feel for mechanical engineering before choosing a course.
Shop-floor staff and technicians
Put names and reasons to the parts and processes you already see at work.
Career restarters
Refresh fundamentals before joining a longer CAD programme.
Before you start: Basic computer use and school-level maths are enough. No prior engineering drawing knowledge is required.
04Levels & syllabus
Every Basic Mechanical (Executive Diploma) level, topic by topic.
1 programme on one page. Pick a level to see its modules and every topic covered.
Foundation level
Executive Diploma Basic Mechanical
Beginners who want a 12-hour grounding in mechanical basics before learning CAD software.
12 hours6 modules · 28 topicsCode CON2EXDM2407Certificate: CADD Centre network
These are the core topics this programme always covers. Ask the counsellor on WhatsApp for the detailed, session-wise syllabus.
6 modules · 28 topics
01Engineering Drawing Basics6 topics
Purpose of engineering drawingsLines, lettering and title blockOrthographic projection – first and third angleIsometric viewsSectional viewsDimensioning basics
02Units and Measurement4 topics
SI units used in mechanical workVernier caliper and micrometerSteel rule, try square and gaugesIntroduction to limits, fits and tolerances
03Engineering Materials4 topics
Ferrous metals – cast iron and steelsNon-ferrous metals – aluminium, copper, brassPlastics and rubber in productsBasic material properties – strength, hardness, ductility
04Machine Elements6 topics
Nuts, bolts, screws and washersRivets and welded jointsShafts, keys and couplingsBearingsGears, belts and chain drivesSprings
05Manufacturing Processes5 topics
CastingMachining – turning, drilling and millingWeldingSheet metal cutting and bendingIntroduction to CNC machines
06Practice3 topics
Reading a sample part drawingIdentifying parts in a simple assemblyMini exercise: sketch and dimension a component
05Your next step
Where this course leads
This page has one short 12-hour level. After it, most learners move on to AutoCAD for 2D drafting, then a 3D tool such as SolidWorks, CATIA or Creo depending on the industry they want to join.
Foundation
Course on · Essential · Certificate · SKEP · Executive DiplomaStart here. Core tools, workflow and a practice project.
Professional
Proficient · ProfessionalIndustry-style exercises, advanced features and a portfolio project.
Master
Advanced · Expert · MastersComplete programmes that combine several tools and a capstone project.
06Hands-on
Projects you will build
You learn by making real deliverables – reviewed by your trainer before certification.
Read a component drawing
Study a sample drawing and list every view, dimension and note it contains.
Parts of a simple machine
Identify the fasteners, bearings and drives in a small machine or gearbox assembly.
Material choice exercise
Suggest suitable materials for a set of everyday parts and explain why.
Sketch and dimension
Hand-sketch a simple bracket in three views and add dimensions.
Tools & features covered
Engineering drawing standardsOrthographic and isometric projectionVernier caliper and micrometerLimits, fits and tolerances (introduction)Standard machine elementsBasic manufacturing processes
Talk to a counsellor about Basic Mechanical (Executive Diploma)
Get the full syllabus PDF, current fee, offers and the next batch date on WhatsApp – usually within minutes during centre hours.
07Careers
Jobs you can apply for after Basic Mechanical (Executive Diploma)
Roles that list this skill in Indian job postings.
Trainee CAD Draughtsman
Prepares and updates 2D drawings under a senior designer, after further CAD training.
Production Trainee
Supports shop-floor teams by reading drawings and following process sheets.
Quality Inspection Trainee
Measures parts with gauges and instruments and checks them against drawings.
Maintenance Technician
Services machines and replaces parts such as bearings, belts and couplings.
Stores / Purchase Assistant
Identifies and records standard mechanical parts and materials.
Junior Design Engineer (with CAD)
Models and details parts once this base is combined with a 3D CAD course.
Salary you can expect
Fresher0–2 years₹1.8–3 LPA
Experienced3–5 years₹3.5–6 LPA
Senior6+ years₹6–10 LPA
Indicative ranges for India for entry roles after adding CAD skills; pay varies by company, city, skills and experience. Figures in lakh per annum (LPA).
Industries that use it
Automotive and auto componentsHeavy engineeringFabrication and structural worksPumps and valvesMachine toolsPlant maintenanceEngineering services
Companies that use these skills
Tata MotorsAshok LeylandTVS Motor CompanyMahindra & MahindraHyundai Motor IndiaBHELLarsen & ToubroBoschSundram FastenersWheels IndiaKirloskar BrothersCaterpillar India
Examples of well-known companies and sectors in India that use these skills. They are not CareerKraft partners or recruiters.
Your career path
1
Foundation
Build mechanical basics with this 12-hour course.
2
2D drafting
Learn AutoCAD to produce clean production drawings.
3
3D modelling
Add SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo or NX to model parts and assemblies.
4
Junior Design Engineer
Work on detailing and modelling tasks in a design team.
5
Design Engineer
Own component designs, with skills such as GD&T and analysis added over time.
Placements
Students placed from our centres
Naresh N
Knitwear Designer & Quality Checker
SGS India Pvt. Ltd, Bengaluru
Surendar S
Design Engineer, Assistant Engineer - Design
Hirise Drafting and Consulting Pvt. Ltd, Eversendai Construction Pvt. Ltd (ECPL), Chennai
Suresh K
CNC Lathe Programmer
Propel Valve Pvt. Ltd
Anish R
Design Engineer
New Auto Tech Pvt. Ltd
08How you learn
Classroom, online or both.
Same syllabus and certificate in every mode. Your counsellor confirms the mode based on trainer availability for your batch.
Classroom
Learn in our labs at Katpadi, Vellore or Ranipet with your trainer beside you and classmates to build with.
Online
Live sessions from home with the same syllabus, projects and certificate. Good if you cannot travel every day.
Hybrid
Lab days plus online sessions around college or work. The mode depends on trainer availability for your batch.
Certificate
On completing a level and its project assessment, you receive the course certificate of the CADD Centre network, issued through CareerKraft as the authorised training partner.
Batches & timings
Weekday, weekend and fast-track batches within centre hours (Mon–Sat 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM · Sun 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM). Ask for the next start date at your centre.
Fees & EMI
The fee depends on the level and mode. Your counsellor shares the current fee, offers and EMI options on WhatsApp.
Why learn at CareerKraft
Authorised partner training
Structured syllabi and certificates from the CADD Centre, Livewire and SynergySBS networks.
Learn by doing
Hands-on lab work and a project assessed before you are certified.
Personal attention
Industry-experienced trainers and batches small enough to ask questions.
Placement support
Resume help, mock interviews and job leads when you are ready – no false promises.
11Where to learn
Learn Basic Mechanical (Executive Diploma) at any of 3 centres
Same syllabus, trainer standard and certificate at every centre. Tap the centre you want.
Basic Mechanical (Executive Diploma) in Katpadi
Near Aascars Cinemas, Katpadi
CADD Centre Katpadi
Basic Mechanical (Executive Diploma) in Vellore
Near Raja Theatre, Vellore
CADD Centre Vellore
Basic Mechanical (Executive Diploma) in Ranipet
Near SBI, Muthukadai, Ranipet
CADD Centre Ranipet
09FAQ
Basic Mechanical (Executive Diploma) course – your questions answered
12 answers about levels, duration, eligibility, certificate, placement support and fees.
Still have a question? The counsellor at the centre you prefer replies on WhatsApp.
Ask on WhatsAppWhat is the Executive Diploma Basic Mechanical course?
It is a 12-hour foundation course on mechanical basics – engineering drawing, measurement, materials, machine elements and manufacturing processes. It prepares you for mechanical CAD courses.
Who can join?
Diploma, ITI and engineering students, non-mechanical graduates, 12th-standard students and working technicians can join. You only need basic computer use and school-level maths.
How long is the course?
The Executive Diploma Basic Mechanical is 12 hours. Your centre will fix a batch schedule that suits college or work timings.
Which level should I choose?
There is one level on this page. Take it if you are new to mechanical ideas, then continue with AutoCAD and a 3D tool such as SolidWorks or CATIA.
Is online or hybrid learning available?
Yes. You can choose classroom, online or hybrid mode, depending on trainer availability at your chosen centre.
Can I attend a free demo?
Please ask the counsellor at your chosen centre on WhatsApp about a demo session before you enrol.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. On completing the course you receive a course completion certificate from the training partner through CareerKraft.
Is there placement support?
Placement support such as resume help, mock interviews and job leads is offered, mainly after you add CAD skills. We do not guarantee a job.
What are the fees?
The counsellor at your chosen centre will share the current fee, any running offers and EMI options on WhatsApp.
Do I need my own laptop?
No. Classroom students use the centre's computers. For online classes you need a laptop or desktop with a stable internet connection.
What jobs can I get after this course?
On its own this course suits trainee roles on the shop floor or in inspection. With CAD training added, freshers usually start around ₹1.8–3 LPA as trainee draughtsmen or junior designers, depending on company and city.
Which centre can I join and what are the timings?
The course runs at Katpadi, Vellore and Ranipet. Centres are open Monday to Saturday 9:30 am–6:30 pm and Sunday 9:00 am–2:00 pm.
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