The automotive and aerospace standard
CATIA is a common choice for car, two-wheeler and aircraft design work and their supplier networks.
CADD Centre · Mechanical CADD
CATIA Course in Vellore, Katpadi & Ranipet
Learn CATIA V5 to model parts, assemble products, design sheet metal and surfaces, and create drawings used in automotive and aerospace work.
2 levels40–80 h178 topics3 centresClassroom · Online · Hybrid
01What is CATIA
What is CATIA? In plain words.
CATIA is a 3D design system from Dassault Systèmes. Version 5 (V5) is still the most common release in Indian design offices. It is organised into workbenches – Sketcher, Part Design, Assembly Design, Generative Sheetmetal Design, Wireframe and Surface Design, and Drafting – each with its own tools. Engineers use it to build solid parts, assemble products, shape smooth outer surfaces and prepare 2D drawings, all linked through the specification tree.
CATIA is closely linked with the automotive and aerospace sectors, where car bodies, interiors, aircraft structures and their tooling are designed. Vehicle makers, aircraft programmes and the engineering service companies that support them often ask for CATIA V5 by name. A designer who is comfortable with its sketch constraints, dress-up features and surface tools can take up body, trim and structural design tasks with far less on-the-job training.
The Chennai–Bengaluru corridor that runs through Vellore district is home to many car, two-wheeler and component plants, and Chennai and Bengaluru host large automotive and aerospace design centres. CATIA skills give mechanical and automobile students from Vellore, Katpadi and Ranipet a direct route to these roles.
What you will be able to do
- Navigate CATIA V5 workbenches, toolbars, compass and specification tree
- Draw and fully constrain profiles in the Sketcher
- Create parts with pads, pockets, shafts, grooves, holes, ribs, slots and multi-section solids
- Apply dress-up features such as fillets, chamfers, drafts, shells and threads
- Assemble products using coincidence, contact, offset and angle constraints
- Design sheet metal parts with walls, flanges, hems, bends and unfolding
- Build wireframe geometry and surfaces such as extrudes, sweeps, fills, blends and multi-sections
- Produce drafting sheets with projection, section and detail views and dimensions
02Why learn it
Why learn CATIA now?
Six reasons students and professionals in Vellore district pick this skill.
Solids and surfaces together
You learn both solid part design and wireframe and surface design, which is essential for styled parts.
Structured workbench approach
Learning each workbench in turn gives you a clear method for any design task.
Sheet metal included
Walls, flanges, hems, bends and unfolding prepare you for body-in-white and bracket design.
Drawings that follow the model
Generate projection, section and detail views with chained, cumulated and stacked dimensions.
Opens doors at service firms
Engineering service companies working for global clients regularly need CATIA V5 designers.
03Who can learn
Who can join this course?
BE/BTech Mechanical and Automobile students
Gain a CAD skill used widely in vehicle design.
Aeronautical engineering students
CATIA is widely used for aircraft structure and interior design.
Diploma holders in Mechanical or Automobile
Move into 3D design and detailing roles.
Production and manufacturing engineers
Understand and modify supplier models and drawings.
Working designers on other CAD tools
Add CATIA to match automotive or aerospace project needs.
Final-year project students
Model project parts and assemblies with proper drawings.
Before you start: Basic computer use is needed. Knowledge of engineering drawing and orthographic views will help you follow the sketching and drafting sessions.
04Levels & syllabus
Every CATIA level, topic by topic.
2 programmes on one page. Pick a level to see its modules and every topic covered.
Foundation level
Essential in CATIA
Beginners and engineering students who want a structured 40-hour start in CATIA V5 – sketcher, part design, assembly, sheet metal, surfaces and drafting, with practice in every session.
40 hours11 modules · 69 topicsCode EBESM2203Certificate: CADD Centre network
11 modules · 69 topics
01Introduction to CATIA V57 topics
What CATIA V5 is and design intentSystem requirements and getting startedCATIA interface, workbenches, menus and toolbarsFinding tools, specification tree and compassGraphic properties, message bar and document managementStandard toolbar: New, Open, Save, Save management, PrintCut, copy, paste, undo and redo
02View Manipulation4 topics
Fly mode, fit all in, pan and rotateZoom in, zoom out and normal viewMulti view, quick view and view modesHide/Show and swap visible space
03Sketcher9 topics
Entering the Sketcher workbenchBasic and positioned sketchingProfile and predefined profilesCircle, spline, conic, line, point and axisConstruction and standard elementsUser selection filter and visualization toolbarsCut part by sketch plane, 3D element visualization and diagnosticsDimensional and geometrical constraintsSketch workflow
04Editing Profiles & Constraints5 topics
Corner, chamfer and relimitationsTransformation and 3D geometryConstraint creation and contact constraintFix together and auto constraintAnimate constraint and edit multi-constraint
05Part Design – Sketch-Based Features7 topics
Pad and drafted filleted padPocket and drafted filleted pocketShaft, groove and holeRib, slot and stiffenerSolid combineMulti-sections solid and removed multi-sections solidReference elements: point, line and plane
06Part Design – Dress-Up & Surface-Based Features6 topics
Edge, variable, chordal, face-face and tritangent filletsChamferDraft, draft reflect line and variable angle draftShell and thicknessThread/tap and remove/replace faceSplit, thick surface, close surface and sew surface
07Transformation Features4 topics
Translation, rotation and symmetryAxis to axis and mirrorRectangular and circular patternsScale
08Assembly Design6 topics
Top-down and bottom-up approachProduct structure tools: new component, product and partExisting component and existing component with positioningCoincidence, contact, offset and angle constraintsFix component, fix together and quick constraintFlexible/rigid sub-assembly, change constraint and reuse pattern
09Sheet Metal Design7 topics
Sheet metal parameters and views toolbarFold/unfold, multi viewer and views managementWall, wall on edge and extrusionSwept walls: flange, hem, tear drop and user flangeRolled walls: hopper, free form surface and rolled wallBend, conical bend and bend from flatUnfolding/folding, point or curve mapping and recognize
10Wireframe & Surface Design7 topics
Wireframe toolbar: points, lines, axis, polyline and planesProjection, intersection, circle, corner and connectSpline and helixExtruded, revolution, sphere and cylinder surfacesTrim and splitOffset, fill, multi-sections and blend surfacesSwept surfaces with explicit, line, circle and conic profiles
11Drafting7 topics
Creating a new drawing fileProjection views: front, unfolded, view from 3D, projection, auxiliary, isometricAdvanced front viewSection views and section cuts: offset and alignedDetail views and quick detail with sketched profilesDimensions: chained, cumulated, stackedLength, angle, radius and diameter dimensions
Professional level
Proficient in CATIA
Engineers and designers who want an 80-hour, job-ready CATIA V5 programme – advanced part design, knowledgeware, large assemblies, advanced sheet metal, surfacing and full drawing detailing.
80 hours13 modules · 109 topicsCode EBPFM2203Certificate: CADD Centre network
13 modules · 109 topics
01Introduction to CATIA V57 topics
What CATIA V5 is and design intentSystem requirements and getting startedCATIA interface, workbenches, menus and toolbarsFinding tools, specification tree and compassGraphic properties, message bar and document managementStandard toolbar: New, Open, Save, Save management, PrintCut, copy, paste, undo and redo
02View Manipulation4 topics
Fly mode, fit all in, pan and rotateZoom in, zoom out and normal viewMulti view, quick view and view modesHide/Show and swap visible space
03Sketcher9 topics
Entering the Sketcher workbenchBasic and positioned sketchingProfile and predefined profilesCircle, spline, conic, line, point and axisConstruction and standard elementsUser selection filter and visualization toolbarsCut part by sketch plane, 3D element visualization and diagnosticsDimensional and geometrical constraintsSketch workflow
04Editing Profiles & Constraints5 topics
Corner, chamfer and relimitationsTransformation and 3D geometryConstraint creation and contact constraintFix together and auto constraintAnimate constraint and edit multi-constraint
05Part Design – Sketch-Based & Boolean Features9 topics
Pad and drafted filleted padPocket and drafted filleted pocketShaft, groove and holeRib, slot and stiffenerSolid combineMulti-sections solid and removed multi-sections solidReference elements: point, line and planeBoolean operations: assemble, add, remove, intersectUnion trim and remove lump
06Part Design – Dress-Up Features8 topics
Edge, variable, chordal, face-face and tritangent filletsChamferDraft, draft reflect line and variable angle draftShell and thicknessThread/tap and remove/replace faceSplit, thick surface, close surface and sew surfaceDraft both sides and advanced draftAutomatic fillet and automatic draft
07Transformation Features4 topics
Translation, rotation and symmetryAxis to axis and mirrorRectangular and circular patternsScale
08Tools, Measure & Knowledgeware8 topics
Update all and manual update modeAxis system, mean dimensions and create datumOnly current body / only current operated solidCatalog browserMeasure between, measure item and measure inertiaFormula, relations and knowledge inspectorLock, design table and equivalent dimensionsApply material and data exchange in CATIA
09Assembly Design14 topics
Top-down and bottom-up approachProduct structure tools: new component, product and partExisting component and existing component with positioningCoincidence, contact, offset and angle constraintsFix component, fix together and quick constraintFlexible/rigid sub-assembly, change constraint and reuse patternMove toolbar: manipulation, snap/smart move, explode, stop on clashReplace component, graph tree reordering and generate numberingSelective load, manage representations and multi instantiationConstraint creation modes: default, chain and stackAssembly features: split, hole, pocket, add, remove and symmetryPublications, materials, scenes and enhanced sceneSpace analysis toolbar and catalogue browserLarge assembly management and display settings
10Sheet Metal Design12 topics
Sheet metal parameters and views toolbarFold/unfold, multi viewer and views managementWall, wall on edge and extrusionSwept walls: flange, hem, tear drop and user flangeRolled walls: hopper, free form surface and rolled wallBend, conical bend and bend from flatUnfolding/folding, point or curve mapping and recognizeCut-out, circular cut-out, hole, corner relief, corner and chamferStamping: surface stamp, bead, curve stamp, flanged cut-out, louver, bridgeFlanged hole, circular stamp, stiffening rib, dowel and user stampSheet metal patterns, mirror, translation, rotation, symmetry and axis to axisManufacturing preparation: check overlapping and save as DXF
11Wireframe & Surface Design9 topics
Wireframe toolbar: points, lines, axis, polyline and planesProjection, intersection, circle, corner and connectSpline and helixExtruded, revolution, sphere and cylinder surfacesTrim and splitOffset, fill, multi-sections and blend surfacesSwept surfaces with explicit, line, circle and conic profilesOperations: join, healing, untrim and disassembleExtract, transformations and extrapolate
12Drafting & Detailing18 topics
Creating a new drawing fileProjection views: front, unfolded, view from 3D, projection, auxiliary, isometricAdvanced front viewSection views and section cuts: offset and alignedDetail views and quick detail with sketched profilesDimensions: chained, cumulated, stackedLength, angle, radius and diameter dimensionsClipping, broken and broken-out views; 3D clippingView wizard, drawing sheets, new view and 2D componentsGenerate dimensions, balloons and bill of materialsChamfer, thread and coordinate dimensions; hole and coordinate tablesDimension edits: re-route, interruptions and clippingTolerancing: datum and geometrical featuresAnnotations: text, symbols, tables and leadersDress-up: axis and thread, area fill and arrowsGeometry creation and modification in drawingsStandards, frame and title block, links and positioningDrawing analysis, dimension analysis and filters
13Rendering2 topics
Real-time rendering workbenchPresenting 3D models
05Choose your level
Which level is right for me?
Start with Essential in CATIA (40 hours) to learn every core workbench. Choose Proficient in CATIA (80 hours) for advanced part design, knowledgeware, large assemblies, advanced sheet metal, surfacing and full drawing detailing. After it, add GD&T, Automotive Design & DMU, or Ansys / HyperMesh for analysis.
| Programme | Level | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential in CATIA Code EBESM2203 | Foundation | 40 h | Beginners and engineering students who want a structured 40-hour start in CATIA V5 – sketcher, part design, assembly, sheet metal, surfaces and drafting, with practice in every session. |
| Proficient in CATIA Code EBPFM2203 | Professional | 80 h | Engineers and designers who want an 80-hour, job-ready CATIA V5 programme – advanced part design, knowledgeware, large assemblies, advanced sheet metal, surfacing and full drawing detailing. |
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.
Connecting rod or crankshaft part
Model a part with pads, pockets, shafts, fillets and patterns, fully driven by constraints.
Universal coupling assembly
Assemble all components with coincidence, contact and offset constraints and check the motion-ready layout.
Sheet metal bracket
Design a bent bracket with flanges and hems, then unfold it to get the flat pattern.
Bottle or mouse surface model
Build wireframe curves and multi-section and fill surfaces to shape a smooth product.
Detailed drawing sheet
Create projection, section and detail views with proper dimensions for one part and one assembly.
Tools & features covered
Sketcher workbenchPart DesignAssembly DesignGenerative Sheetmetal DesignWireframe and Surface DesignDraftingSpecification tree and compassConstraint and dress-up feature tools
Talk to a counsellor about CATIA
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 CATIA
Roles that list this skill in Indian job postings.
CATIA Design Engineer
Models parts and assemblies in CATIA V5 for vehicle or aircraft programmes.
Body / BIW Design Engineer
Designs sheet metal body panels and structural members.
Interior and Trim Designer
Creates plastic trim parts with surfaces, drafts and fillets.
Surface Modeler
Builds clean surfaces for styled parts from wireframe curves.
CAD Detailer
Prepares 2D drawings from 3D CATIA models.
Tooling and Fixture Designer
Designs jigs, fixtures and checking gauges for automotive parts.
Design Engineer at an engineering services firm
Delivers CATIA design work for global automotive and aerospace clients.
Salary you can expect
Fresher0–2 years₹2.4–4.2 LPA
Experienced3–5 years₹5–9 LPA
Senior6+ years₹10–16 LPA
Indicative ranges for India; pay varies by company, city, skills and experience. Figures in lakh per annum (LPA).
Industries that use it
Automotive OEMsTwo-wheeler manufacturingAuto component suppliersAerospace and defenceEngineering services and outsourcingTooling, dies and fixturesRail and transportationIndustrial machinery
Companies that use these skills
Tata MotorsMahindra & MahindraMaruti SuzukiHyundai Motor IndiaRenault Nissan Technology & Business Centre IndiaAshok LeylandTVS Motor CompanyRoyal EnfieldHALTata TechnologiesL&T Technology ServicesCyientQuest GlobalCapgemini EngineeringTata ElxsiAirbus 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
CAD Trainee / Junior Designer
Models simple parts and updates drawings under supervision.
2
CATIA Design Engineer
Designs components and assemblies and responds to design changes.
3
Senior Design Engineer
Leads a sub-system such as body, interiors or chassis parts and reviews junior work.
4
Lead Engineer / Technical Lead
Plans design deliverables, coordinates with clients and signs off releases.
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
Internship available: CATIA internship (20–104 hours) – a short project-based track for college students.
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.
Career guides that include this course
11Where to learn
Learn CATIA at any of 3 centres
Same syllabus, trainer standard and certificate at every centre. Tap the centre you want.
CATIA in Katpadi
Near Aascars Cinemas, Katpadi
CADD Centre Katpadi
CATIA in Vellore
Near Raja Theatre, Vellore
CADD Centre Vellore
CATIA in Ranipet
Near SBI, Muthukadai, Ranipet
CADD Centre Ranipet
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09FAQ
CATIA 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 CATIA V5?
CATIA V5 is 3D design software from Dassault Systèmes. It is used to design parts, assemblies, sheet metal and surfaces and to create drawings. It is especially common in automotive and aerospace design.
Who can join the CATIA course?
Mechanical, Automobile, Aeronautical and Production students, diploma holders and working designers can join. Basic computer knowledge is enough. Engineering drawing knowledge helps you learn faster.
How long is the CATIA course?
Essential in CATIA is 40 hours and Proficient in CATIA is 80 hours. Both cover sketcher, part design, assembly, sheet metal, wireframe and surface design and drafting; Proficient goes much deeper, with practice after every session.
Is there more than one level?
Yes. Essential in CATIA (40 hours) builds the foundation; Proficient in CATIA (80 hours) is the complete, job-ready programme. Your counsellor helps you choose based on your background.
Can I take CATIA classes online?
Yes. Classroom, online and hybrid modes are offered, depending on trainer availability. The centre will tell you which modes are open for the next batch.
Can I attend a demo before joining?
Yes, ask your chosen centre on WhatsApp or phone about a demo or counselling session. They will show the software and explain the syllabus.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. On completing the course and assessment, you receive a certificate from CADD Centre, our training partner.
Do you help with placements?
We give placement support – resume help, mock interviews and job leads. A job is not guaranteed; your skills and portfolio make the difference.
How much does the CATIA course cost?
Please contact the counsellor at your chosen centre. They will share the current fee, any offers and EMI options on WhatsApp.
Do I need my own laptop?
No, for classroom batches the centre provides systems. For online classes or home practice, you need a Windows laptop able to run CATIA; the counsellor can share the recommended specification.
What jobs and salary can I expect?
Common roles are CATIA design engineer, BIW or trim designer, surface modeler and detailer. Fresher pay usually starts around ₹2.4–4.2 LPA and grows with experience and in metro cities. These are indicative figures only.
Which centres run CATIA training and what are the hours?
All three centres – Katpadi, Vellore and Ranipet – run CATIA training. Hours are Monday to Saturday 9:30 am to 6:30 pm and Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
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