CATIA Course Syllabus (Beginner to Advanced)

Module 1: Introduction to CATIA

• Overview of CATIA V5 & V6
• CATIA interface, toolbars & workbench navigation
• Coordinate system & sketcher basics
• Design methodology and design intent

Module 2: Sketcher Workbench

• Creating sketches (Lines, Arcs, Splines, Circles)
• Applying constraints (geometric & dimensional)
• Sketch analysis & profile check
• Reference elements: planes, axis, points

Module 3: Part Design Workbench

• Base features: Pad, Pocket, Shaft, Groove
• Dress-up features: Fillet, Chamfer, Draft
• Boolean operations (Add, Remove, Intersect)
• Patterns: Rectangular, Circular, User-defined
• Advanced part design: Ribs, Slots, Stiffeners
• Parametric modelling & design tables

Module 4: Assembly Design Workbench

• Creating assemblies & sub-assemblies
• Assembly constraints (Coincidence, Contact, Offset, Angle)
• Bottom-up & Top-down assembly approaches
• Clash detection & assembly analysis
• Exploded views

Module 5: Drafting / 2D Drawing Workbench

• Generating 2D drawings from 3D models
• Orthographic views, section views & detailed views
• Dimensioning & annotations
• Bill of materials (BOM) creation
• GD&T basics (Symbol usage & placement)

Module 6: Surface Modelling (Wireframe & Surface Design)

• Wireframe elements: Points, Lines, Curves, Splines
• Surface creation: Extrude, Revolve, Sweep, Blend
• Advanced surfacing: Multi-section, Fillet, Shape healing
• Developing Class-A surfaces
• Surface-solid hybrid modelling

Module 7: Sheet Metal Design

• Sheet metal parameters & standards
• Walls, bends, flanges, hems
• Cut-outs, punches, beads, louvers
• Flat pattern & fabrication-ready drawings

Module 8: Real-Time Projects

Project Examples:

• Automotive component design (Bracket, Housing, Lever)
• Plastic part design (Cover, Mount, Enclosure)
• Sheet metal part development
• Complex surface product (Headlight, Body panel)
• Full assembly modelling + drafting package

Module 10: Job-Ready Skills

• Engineering drawing reading
• CAD standards & tolerances
• Portfolio creation
• Interview preparation for Design Engineer roles