Construction Documentation with AutoCAD Course in Lebanon
Duration: 20 hours
Teaching Methodology: Hands on
Course Schedule: Schedule
Fees $400
Course Mode: Blended Face-to-face or online via Zoom
Recommended Learning Path
AutoCAD Essentials → AutoCAD Professional → AutoCAD 3D Modeling → CAD Automation with Python & AI → AutoCAD Production Workshop → Construction Documentation with AutoCAD
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Course Description
This course teaches participants how to prepare professional construction documentation using AutoCAD and National CAD Standards (NCS). The training focuses on the practical documentation workflow needed to transform design drawings into coordinated execution packages.
Participants prepare architectural execution drawings, details, schedules, electrical layouts, mechanical documentation, reflected ceiling plans, and coordinated construction document packages used in professional architectural, engineering, and construction environments.
Who Should Attend?
- Architects
- Interior designers
- Civil engineers
- Mechanical engineers
- Electrical engineers
- CAD drafters
- Technical documentation specialists
- Construction professionals
- Engineering and architecture students
Prerequisites
Participants should have completed AutoCAD Essentials or should already understand basic AutoCAD drafting, layers, dimensions, blocks, layouts, and plotting.
Certification
ETC Expertise Training Center is an Autodesk Authorized Training Center. Participants may receive Autodesk Certificates of Completion for eligible Autodesk-authorized training and ETC certificates attested by the Lebanese Ministry of Education when requirements are met.
Career Opportunities
- Construction Documentation Specialist
- Architectural CAD Technician
- Construction CAD Technician
- Technical Documentation Specialist
- Architectural Drafter
- Engineering Draftsperson
- CAD Coordinator
- BIM Modeler
- Project Documentation Specialist
COURSE CONTENTS
01 - National CAD Standards (NCS) Fundamentals
- A-What is NCS
- B-Layers used in NCS
- C-Hatches used in NCS
- D-Pen assignment
- E-Dimension styles and text styles in NCS
Outcome: Apply National CAD Standards (NCS) to organize professional construction documentation.
02 - Architectural Execution Drawings
- A-Adding and naming the axis.
- B-Overlaying structural drawings to architectural drawings.
- C-Simplifying the plans.
- D-Adding appropriate dimensions for execution according to structural columns and axis.
- E-Preparing the elevations.
Outcome: Prepare coordinated execution drawings using architectural and structural references.
03 - Architectural Details & Documentation
- A-WC details: plans and sections.
- B-Openings details: doors and windows.
- C-Roof details: sloped and straight.
- D-Stairs details: plans and sections.
- E-Creating a wall section.
- F-Creating a callout.
- G-Balcony detail.
- H-Retaining wall insulation details.
- I-Aluminum schedule.
- J-Wooden doors schedule.
- K-Reflected ceiling plan according to design and HVAC layout.
Outcome: Produce professional details, schedules, sections, and documentation packages.
04 - Electrical Documentation & Coordination
- A-Plans for electrical layout.
- B-Light.
- C-Plugs.
- D-Low current: phone, TV, data.
- E-Risers.
Outcome: Create complete electrical documentation including layouts, risers, and low-current systems.
05 - Mechanical Documentation & Coordination
- A-Evacuation plan.
- B-Water supply: hot and cold.
- C-Drainage plan.
- D-HVAC preliminary layout.
- E-Risers.
Outcome: Prepare and coordinate plumbing, drainage, water supply, and HVAC systems within a complete construction documentation package.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is construction documentation?
Construction documentation is the collection of drawings, details, schedules, and specifications used to build a project. These documents communicate design intent to contractors, engineers, and construction teams.
What are NCS standards?
NCS (National CAD Standards) provides guidelines for organizing CAD files, layers, plotting standards, text styles, and documentation practices to improve consistency and coordination between project teams.
Is this course suitable after AutoCAD Essentials?
Yes. This course is designed for participants who have completed AutoCAD Essentials and want to learn professional construction documentation workflows.
Will I learn electrical and mechanical documentation?
Yes. The course includes electrical layouts, low-current systems, risers, evacuation plans, water supply, drainage, and preliminary HVAC documentation.
Can I attend this course online?
Yes. ETC offers blended training. Participants can attend face-to-face at ETC in Dbayeh or join live online sessions through Zoom.
Do I receive a certificate?
Participants may receive Autodesk Certificates of Completion for eligible Autodesk-authorized training and ETC certificates attested by the Lebanese Ministry of Education when requirements are met.
Related AutoCAD Courses
This course is part of ETC's AutoCAD training program in Lebanon. Explore the other courses in the department:
- All AutoCAD & CAD Automation Courses in Lebanon
- AutoCAD Essentials
- AutoCAD Professional
- AutoCAD 3D Modeling
- AI for AutoCAD Users
- AutoCAD Production Workshop
Related ETC Departments
Construction documentation skills complement BIM, Revit, project management, construction management, Python automation, and artificial intelligence workflows.