In-house CAD training: a realistic approach
The need for industry to retrain its engineering personnel to use a CAD system can be demanding, as well as frustrating. In fact, the larger and more diverse the organization, the more demanding these requirements may be. It should be noted that in preparing for CAD implementation, the training needs and requirements are often underestimated. Additionally, most engineering organizations implementing CAD do not have personnel experienced in developing training programs or in teaching manipulative skills. This text describes the evolution of the in-house CADAM basic training program at Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc. Rather than emphasize the theoretical aspects of designing such a program, the paper will concentrate on the practical, more realistic aspects of program development. The paper should serve as a guide to others desiring to develop a similar program. This paper first presents a brief look at factors concerning retraining the experienced engineering employee. Then, the actual planning, organization, structuring, implementation, and evaluation of the training program, as well as possible future directions are presented. Finally, the paper offers advice to those planning similar in-house CAD training programs.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge Gaseous Diffusion Plant, TN (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OT21400
- OSTI ID:
- 5899482
- Report Number(s):
- K/D-5697; CONF-8604150-1; ON: DE86008926
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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