ArchiCAD and Civil 3D

In this course, you will learn the functions of ArchiCAD, a program specially developed for architecture, to create complex drawings. You will also learn how to use Civil 3D for the independent planning of infrastructure and civil engineering projects. An insight into the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the profession rounds off the course.
  • Certificates: ArchiCAD" certificate
    Civil 3D" certificate
  • Examination: Practical project work with final presentations
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 6 Weeks

CAD with ArchiCAD

Basics (approx. 3 days)

2D construction: drawing and editing

Coordinate input and auxiliary lines

Editing and modification tools

Dimensioning, texts, hatching, PET palette

Pens and colors, layers/basics


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Architecture 3D (approx. 8 days)

Systematic project and object management, storey management

Creating floor plans, sections, views, axonometry and perspectives

Tools and editing options for walls, ceilings, windows, doors, objects, roofs/roofmaker, stairs/StairMaker and railings

Multi-layer components, building materials, priorities

Profile manager, facade modeler

Dimensioning, details and worksheets

Create rooms and room stamps

Evaluation of CAD data and lists


3D modeling (approx. 1 day)

Morph and shell

Creating and editing free forms


Visualization (approx. 1 day)

Basics of photorealistic visualization

Creating perspectives, rendering


Plan presentation, plan output (approx. 2 days)

Place sections, views and floor plans on the plan, create plan layout/master template

Output via Publisher as PDF


Project work (approx. 5 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results

Civil 3D

Introduction (approx. 2 days)

User interface

Differences between AutoCAD and Civil 3D

Data management in Civil 3D: drawing files, project data and path structures

Handling external data (point data, terrain models, etc.)

Data standards and exchange formats


Terrain modeling (DTM) and axis planning (approx. 2 days)

Basics of the digital terrain model (DTM)

Points and point groups in Civil 3D

Creating and visualizing surfaces

Surface analysis (heights, inclinations, slopes)

Introduction to axes (horizontal and vertical)

Basics of creating axes (roads, paths)

Axis with tangents, circular arcs and transition arcs


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Profiles and longitudinal sections (approx. 1 day)

Introduction to longitudinal profiles and their use in road construction

Creating elevation profiles along an axis

Design and optimization of elevation profiles


Transverse profiles and volume calculations (approx. 2 days)

Creating and editing cross-sections

Standard cross-sections for roads and paths (embankments, cuttings, embankments)

Use of template profiles

Basics of volume calculation in Civil 3D

Earth movements (earthworks) - calculation of excavation and backfill

Creation of reports for volume quantities


Drainage and water management (approx. 1 day)

Basics of drainage planning

Creation of drainage networks

Analysis of rainwater retention and runoff


Automation and customization of Civil 3D (approx. 0.5 days)

Dynamic adjustment of objects (axes, profiles, cross profiles)

Customization of templates and styles

Integration of own symbols and blocks


Project work (approx. 1.5 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results



Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.

The Civil 3D course requires knowledge of Auto-CAD 3D. You either already have this or will acquire it in our "AutoCAD 3D" course.

After the course, you will be able to use the functions and techniques of the CAD program ArchiCAD and create complex drawings and models.

After completing the course, you will also be able to plan basic infrastructure and civil engineering projects independently using Civil 3D. You will get to know and use important functions such as digital terrain models, axis and profile planning as well as volume and drainage calculations.

The course is aimed at people with a degree in architecture and engineering, technicians, draughtsmen and technical draughtsmen as well as specialists from related industries with appropriate professional experience.

ArchiCAD is used in architecture and engineering firms of all sizes throughout Europe.

Civil 3D is also used as standard in many construction and engineering offices. With your acquired knowledge, you can gain a foothold in positions such as CAD technician, CAD planner or in civil engineering.

Your meaningful certificate provides a detailed insight into the qualifications you have acquired and improves your career prospects.

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.

 

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

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