AutoCAD Electrical Complete Training Course
The AutoCAD Electrical Complete Training Course by Educad Academy is a practical, industry-focused program designed to develop professional skills in electrical drafting, schematic design, control panel documentation, and electrical layout preparation using AutoCAD Electrical.
The course begins with the fundamentals of the AutoCAD Electrical interface, project setup, drawing standards, electrical symbols, and component libraries. Participants then progress to creating professional Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), power distribution drawings, lighting layouts, socket and switch layouts, and cable routing and cable tray plans.
A major focus of the training is practical electrical control and documentation. Participants learn to develop control panel drawings, motor control circuits, DOL and star-delta starters, contactor and relay circuits, wiring diagrams, terminal diagrams, and detailed electrical schematics. The course also covers panel schedules, load schedules, circuit identification, wire numbering, component tagging, and electrical documentation.
Advanced drafting techniques include layer management, blocks, attributes, dynamic blocks, drawing organization, title blocks, plotting, printing, PDF generation, and professional project submission standards.
Through practical exercises and project-based training, learners develop the ability to create organized, accurate, and industry-ready electrical drawings for commercial, industrial, building services, and control panel applications.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to confidently prepare complete electrical drawing packages using AutoCAD Electrical, from initial project setup and schematic development through documentation, plotting, and final project submission.
Course Objectives:
- Learn AutoCAD Electrical interface, setup, and drafting standards.
- Create electrical symbols, libraries, and components.
- Develop SLDs, power distribution, lighting, and socket layouts.
- Design cable routing, cable trays, and control panel drawings.
- Create motor control circuits, schematics, wiring, and terminal diagrams.
- Prepare panel schedules and load schedules.
- Apply layers, blocks, attributes, and professional drafting standards.
- Produce, plot, print, and submit complete electrical drawing packages.
Course Content:
Module 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Electrical & Drawing Setup
- Introduction to AutoCAD Electrical and its applications
- AutoCAD Electrical vs. standard AutoCAD
- Electrical design workflow and project structure
- AutoCAD Electrical interface and workspaces
- Command ribbon, tool palettes, panels, and navigation
- Creating and managing electrical projects
- Drawing templates and project settings
- Units, limits, scales, and drawing standards
- Drawing area, grids, snaps, and object tracking
- Coordinate systems and precision drafting
- Basic drawing and editing commands
- Electrical drafting standards and best practices
Module 2: Electrical Symbols & Libraries
- Understanding electrical symbols and standards
- IEC, ANSI, and common electrical drafting conventions
- AutoCAD Electrical symbol libraries
- Inserting electrical schematic symbols
- Editing and customizing symbols
- Creating user-defined electrical symbols
- Symbol naming and catalog information
- Component tagging and numbering
- Parent and child components
- Symbol attributes and annotation
- Managing project-specific symbol libraries
- Reusing and organizing electrical components
Module 3: Single Line Diagram (SLD)
- Introduction to Single Line Diagrams
- SLD symbols and electrical conventions
- Creating electrical distribution SLDs
- Drawing transformers, generators, breakers, and feeders
- Representing busbars and distribution networks
- Main incomer and outgoing feeder arrangements
- Circuit breaker and protection representation
- Cable and feeder identification
- Equipment tagging and circuit numbering
- Adding ratings and electrical information
- SLD annotation and documentation
- Practical SLD project
Module 4: Power Distribution Drawings
- Fundamentals of electrical power distribution drawings
- Main distribution board and sub-distribution board layouts
- Incoming and outgoing power circuits
- Distribution board connections
- Breakers, isolators, fuses, and protection devices
- Transformer and generator connections
- Feeder and cable identification
- Electrical load representation
- Distribution system labeling
- Power distribution schematic development
- Coordination between SLD and detailed drawings
- Practical power distribution drawing
Module 5: Lighting Layout Plans
- Fundamentals of electrical lighting layouts
- Lighting fixture symbols and libraries
- Creating lighting layouts from architectural plans
- Placement of lighting fixtures
- Switches and switching arrangements
- Single-way and two-way switching
- Multi-point switching concepts
- Lighting circuit grouping
- Circuit numbering and identification
- Emergency and exit lighting layouts
- Lighting control representation
- Lighting layout annotation and documentation
- Practical lighting plan
Module 6: Power Socket & Switch Layouts
- Power socket and switch symbols
- Socket outlet types and applications
- General-purpose and dedicated outlets
- Single, double, and industrial socket layouts
- Switch placement and identification
- Electrical point numbering
- Circuit allocation for socket outlets
- Power outlet wiring representation
- Appliance and equipment connections
- Floor-plan based socket layouts
- Load identification and circuit references
- Annotation and electrical legends
- Practical socket and switch layout
Module 7: Cable Routing & Cable Tray Layout
- Introduction to electrical cable routing
- Cable routing principles and best practices
- Cable tray and ladder tray systems
- Conduit and trunking representation
- Cable tray layout development
- Horizontal and vertical cable routing
- Cable separation and grouping
- Power and control cable routing
- Cable identification and tagging
- Cable sizes and route references
- Tray sizing and layout considerations
- Cable routing on architectural and equipment drawings
- Practical cable tray routing project
Module 8: Control Panel Drawings & Motor Control Circuits
- Introduction to electrical control panels
- Control panel components and architecture
- Motor control circuit fundamentals
- Direct-On-Line (DOL) starter
- Star-delta starter
- Contactors and auxiliary contacts
- Thermal overload relays
- Control relays and timers
- Push buttons and selector switches
- Emergency stop circuits
- Motor protection and interlocking
- Start/stop control circuits
- Forward/reverse motor control
- Control panel schematic development
- Practical motor control project
Module 9: Wiring, Terminal Diagrams & Electrical Schematics
- Electrical wiring diagram fundamentals
- Schematic drawing standards
- Creating detailed electrical schematics
- Wire numbering and wire tagging
- Wire-to-wire connections
- Terminal blocks and terminal numbering
- Terminal strip diagrams
- Control wiring diagrams
- Panel-to-field wiring
- Cable and conductor identification
- Connection diagrams
- Cross-referencing electrical components
- Relay and contactor wiring
- Motor wiring diagrams
- Troubleshooting schematic errors
- Practical wiring and terminal diagram project
Module 10: Panel Schedule & Load Schedule
- Introduction to panel schedules
- Distribution board schedules
- Circuit numbering and identification
- Load calculation concepts
- Connected load and demand load
- Single-phase and three-phase loads
- Load balancing concepts
- Breaker and cable selection references
- Panel incomer and outgoing circuit information
- Phase allocation
- Creating professional load schedules
- Electrical equipment schedules
- Updating schedules with drawing changes
- Practical panel and load schedule
Module 11: Layer Management, Blocks & Attributes
- Understanding AutoCAD layers
- Creating and managing electrical layers
- Layer naming conventions
- Layer colors, line types, and line weights
- Layer states and standards
- Creating reusable electrical blocks
- Dynamic blocks for electrical drafting
- Block attributes
- Component tags and attribute data
- Editing and synchronizing attributes
- Creating electrical legends
- External references (Xrefs)
- Drawing organization and file management
- Electrical drafting productivity techniques
Module 12: Plotting, Printing & Project Submission
- Drawing sheet setup and layouts
- Model Space vs. Paper Space
- Viewports and drawing scales
- Title blocks and revision information
- Electrical drawing numbering
- Plot styles and CTB/STB concepts
- Line weights and print quality
- Page setup and printer configuration
- PDF plotting and digital submission
- Multi-sheet electrical drawing sets
- Drawing revision and document control
- Final drawing checking and quality control
- Project folder and file organization
- Electrical drawing standards for professional submission
- Final AutoCAD Electrical project
Learning Outcomes:
- Create professional electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical.
- Develop SLDs, power, lighting, and socket layouts.
- Design cable routing, cable trays, and control panels.
- Prepare motor control circuits, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Create panel and load schedules accurately.
- Manage layers, blocks, attributes, and electrical libraries.
- Plot, print, and submit professional electrical drawing packages.
Course Prerequisites:
- Basic computer and Windows skills.
- Basic understanding of electrical concepts and terminology.
- Familiarity with technical drawings is helpful but not mandatory.
- No prior AutoCAD Electrical experience is required.
- A laptop or computer capable of running AutoCAD Electrical is recommended.
International Student Fee : 350 USD
Flexible Class Options
- Corporate Group Training | Fast-Track
- Weekend Classes For Professionals SAT | SUN
- Online Classes-Live Virtual Class (L.V.C) Online Training
