Electrical System Design using AutoCAD

About the Course

SkillDzire’s Electrical System Design using AutoCAD course offers a practical, application-oriented approach to electrical drafting and layout design. Students will learn to create detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, single-line diagrams (SLDs), lighting and load plans, and integrate their work with BIM tools. The program emphasizes real-world exposure through hands-on projects such as smart grid substations, solar power plant layouts, industrial distribution systems, and fire alarm & backup power designs.

Master electrical system drafting and design using AutoCAD.

Get hands-on experience with real-time industrial, solar, and smart building projects.

Learn to draft and model panels, SLDs, wiring layouts, and load plans with BIM integration using AutoCAD.

Earn an industry-recognized SkillDzire certification and career-ready project experience.

Curriculum

Introduction & Basics

AutoCAD UI, Project Setup, Templates
Overview of Auto CAD

Drawing Tools & Commands

Line, Polyline, Arc, Move, Copy, Layers
Editing, Object Properties

Electrical Schematics Design

Circuit Symbols, Schematics, Xrefs
Custom Symbols & Block Creation

Wiring & Circuit Layouts

Wiring Diagrams, Cable Routing
Terminal Plans & Cable Schedules

Panel Design & Distribution

Panel Layouts, Component Placement
PLC/Automation Panel Layouts

Single Line Diagrams (SLD)

SLD Creation, Annotation, Legend
Power Distribution SLD

Lighting & Load Calculation

Lighting Plan, Load Analysis
Power Factor & Cable Sizing

Integration with Tools

Import/Export (ETAP, Dialux, Revit)
BIM Integration, Clash Detection

Reporting & Documentation

BOM, Cable List, Reports
Revision/Change Management

Standards & Codes

IEC/IS/NEC Codes, Drawing Standards
Design Rule Checking (DRC), Validation

3D Visualization

3D Modeling, Rendering, Layout Visualization
Panel Enclosure 3D Representation

Project/Layer Management

Layer Standards, Project Templates

Error Checking & Validation

Cross-References, Error Reports

Collaboration & Data Exchange

DWG Compare, Revision Clouds, Cloud

Custom Symbol Libraries

Dynamic Blocks, Attribute Definition

PLC/Automation Schematics

PLC I/O, Control Panel Schematics

Cable Management

Automatic Cable Scheduling, Routing

BOM & Revision Control

Bill of Materials (BOM), Drawing History

Hands-On Real-Time Exposure Tasks

Design & Simulation of Smart Grid-Integrated Substation SLD using AutoCAD Electrical
On-Grid Solar Power Plant Layout & Rooftop Integration using AutoCAD
Design and Drafting of a 33/11 kV Electrical Substation with GIS & AIS Comparison
Planning & Designing Underground Distribution Network with AutoCAD & ETAP Validation
Electrical Design & Layout of a Commercial Smart Building using AutoCAD
Indoor Lighting & Earthing Layout for Substation using AutoCAD
Design of an Industrial Power Distribution System with AutoCAD Electrical
AutoCAD Electrical Design of a Solar-Powered EV Charging Station
BIM-Integrated Electrical System Design using AutoCAD + Revit
Fire Alarm & Power Backup System Design for Commercial Complex using AutoCAD

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Projects You Will Work On

Smart Grid Substation SLD

Design and simulation of substation SLD integrated with smart grid and SCADA systems.

Solar Power Plant Layout

On-grid rooftop PV design, net metering integration, and efficient solar panel layout.

Smart Building Electrical Design

Complete commercial building electrical system design including lighting, HVAC, and automation.

Student Testimonials

"This AutoCAD Electrical course gave me practical exposure and helped me design complex industrial layouts with confidence."

- Ravi K.

"Hands-on projects like solar power plant layouts and smart building designs boosted my skills and confidence."

- Anjali P.

"SkillDzire’s AutoCAD Electrical program helped me build a strong portfolio for interviews."