Scheduled Courses
Classroom based, hands-on training lead by highly experienced instructors.
Custom Training
We can also provide training customised to your exact requirements.
Our instructors can come to your office or you can book out our training suite if you want to "get away from it all."
On-going Support
We know that learning new tool or process takes a bigger commitment than the initial few days of training. That's why all our training is followed up with 1 month free support via phone, email or remote assist.
Priority CAD & BIM Support
For the longer term, we offer Priority CAD & BIM support so that expert advice and help is just a phone call or email away.
Distance Learning
Distance learning (or e-learning) is perfect for those who can't make it to one of our scheduled courses, or want to work to their own time frame.
Learning Resources
We know that different people learn in different ways. For many of our courses you can choose a printed manual, an e-book or a video assisted e-book.
Course Overview
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- Revit
- AutoCAD & Autocad LT
- navisworks
- Architecture
- Structure
- MEP
- Advanced
Revit Architecture Essentials - 3 day course
Course Description
This hands-on course covers the practicalities of using Autodesk® Revit® for building design through to construction documentation. Students will be introduced to the concepts of Building Information Modeling and the tools for parametric design and documentation. There is a strong emphasis on the practicalities of producing construction documentation as well as best practice techniques.
Prerequisites
Architectural design, drafting or engineering experience is highly recommended. You should be familiar with PC and Windows environments (WinXP min). Be sure to come prepared to discover the new possibilities that Revit and Building Information Modeling will open up to you.
Certification
A Caduceus Systems “Certificate of Completion” will be issued at the completion of this course.
Course Description
- Understanding the purpose of Building Information Management (BIM) and how it is applied in the Autodesk Revit software.
- Navigating the Autodesk Revit workspace and interface.
- Working with the basic drawing and editing tools.
- Creating Levels and Grids as datum elements for the model.
- Creating a 3D building model with walls, curtain walls, windows, and doors.
- Adding floors, ceilings, and roofs to the building model.
- Creating component-based and custom stairs.
- Adding component features, such as furniture and equipment.
- Setting up sheets for plotting with text, dimensions, details, tags, and schedules.
- Creating details.
- Create basic content with the Family Editor.
Upcoming Courses

To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on (04) 8024345.

To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on (04) 8024345.

To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on (04) 8024345.

To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on (04) 8024345.

To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on (04) 8024345.

To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on (04) 8024345.

To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on (04) 8024345.

To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on (04) 8024345.

To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on (04) 8024345.

To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on (04) 8024345.
Revit Structure Essentials - 3 day course
Course Description
This hands-on course covers the practicalities of using Revit Structure from schematic design through to construction documentation. Students will be introduced to the concepts of Building Information Modeling and the tools for parametric design and documentation. There is a strong emphasis on the practicalities of producing construction documentation as well as best practice techniques.
Prerequisites
Drafting or engineering experience is highly recommended. You should be familiar with PC and Windows environments (WinXP min). Be sure to come prepared to discover the new possibilities that Revit and Building Information Modeling will open up to you.
Certification
A Caduceus Systems “Certificate of Completion” will be issued at the completion of this course.
Topics Covered
- Introduction to the Autodesk Revit software
- Basic drawing and editing tools
- Setting up levels and grids
- Working with views
- Starting a structural project based on a linked architectural model
- Adding structural columns and walls
- Adding foundations and structural slabs
- Structural reinforcement
- Beams, trusses, and framing systems
- Analytical models and placing loads
- Project practices to reinforce learning
- Construction documents
- Annotating construction documents
- Detailing
- Scheduling
- Create basic content with the Family Editor
Upcoming Courses

To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on (04) 8024345.

To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on (04) 8024345.

To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on (04) 8024345.

To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on (04) 8024345.

To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on (04) 8024345.

To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on (04) 8024345.

To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on (04) 8024345.

To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on (04) 8024345.

To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on (04) 8024345.

To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on (04) 8024345.
Revit MEP Essentials - 3 day course
Course Description
This hands-on, instructor lead course is designed for MEP engineering professionals and will give you a practical understanding of the major features of Revit MEP and how to start using them productively.The course follows the Autodesk Official Training Courseware. There is an added focus on the practicalities of using Revit in your current environment so that you can complete your first job as efficiently as possible. Further training or self-paced learning will be required to be a fully competent user of Revit MEP.
Prerequisites
Drafting or engineering experience is highly recommended. You should be familiar with PC and Windows environments (WinXP min). Be sure to come prepared to discover the new possibilities that Revit and Building Information Modeling will open up to you.
Certification
A Caduceus Systems “Certificate of Completion” will be issued at the completion of this course.
Topics Covered
- Working with the Autodesk Revit software’s basic viewing, drawing, and editing commands
- Inserting and connecting MEP components and using the System Browser
- Working with linked architectural files
- Creating spaces and zones so that you can analyze heating and cooling loads
- Creating HVAC networks with air terminals, mechanical equipment, ducts, and pipes
- Creating plumbing networks with plumbing fixtures and pipes
- Creating electrical circuits with electrical equipment, devices, and lighting fixtures and adding cable trays and conduits
- Creating HVAC and plumbing systems with automatic duct and piping layouts
- Testing duct, piping and electrical systems
- Creating and annotating construction documents
- Adding tags and creating schedules
- Detailing in the Autodesk Revit software
Upcoming Courses
Revit Advanced - 3 x 1 day modules
Course Description
As Revit projects develop it is essential Revit users are able to fully utilise Revit to be able to meet the project deliverables. This advanced course has several modules focused on particular aspects required in comprehensive BIM projects including creating content within the Family Editor, Site and Location tools, Project Phasing, Design Options, View Templates, Filters and Collaboration techniques.
This course can be run as a whole or as individual modules. We can also customise any of the content to suit your specific requirements.
Course Objectives
To enable students who know the Revit fundamentals to expand their Revit knowledge so they can lead projects and substantially increase their understanding of the inner workings of Revit, including the Revit Family Editor.
Who should attend
This course is designed for confident users of any version of Revit, including Revit LT.
It is recommended that students have a thorough working knowledge of Revit and have completed the Revit Essentials course or equivalent.
Certification
A Caduceus Systems “Certificate of Completion” will be issued at the completion of this course.
Topics Covered
Module 1 - Families (1 Day)
- Introduction to creating Families
- Reference plane framework and Parameters
- Using Work planes
- 3d Elements
- 2d Annotations
- Visibility settings
- Shared Parameters
- Re-purposing SketchUP or 3ds content for Revit
- Custom Materials
- Best practice techniques
Module 2 - Site Tools (1 Day)
- Creating and modifying topo surfaces
- Importing surveyors information – using - DWG files and Point files
- Property (boundary) Lines
- Contour lines - and Site annotations
- Building Pads and Surface Modification
- Cut & Fill schedules
- Sun Access (Recession) Planes
- Shared positioning / Shared Co-ordinates*
- Optimising building positioning
Module 3 - Management (1 Day)
- Project Phasing
- View Templates
- Multi-Category Tags
- Site location and True North
- *Filters
- *Design Options
- *Making the best of Worksets
- *Collaboration techniques
- *Interference checking
* These topics require full version Revit and are not suitable for Revit LT
Upcoming Courses

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To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on (04) 8024345.

To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on (04) 8024345.

To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on (04) 8024345.

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- 2d draughting
AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT Essentials - 3 day course
Course Description
This hands-on course is designed for the new AutoCAD user who requires comprehensive training in AutoCAD to produce 2D production drawings.
It incorporates the most commonly used features, commands & techniques for creating, editing, and printing drawings with AutoCAD. This course also has a strong focus on the best practice techniques for using AutoCAD in New Zealand.
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Navigate the AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT user interface.
- Use the fundamental features of AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT.
- Use the precision drafting tools in AutoCAD & AutoCAD LT to develop accurate technical drawings.
- Present & Plot drawings in a detailed and visually impressive manner.
Prerequisite
No previous CAD experience is necessary. It is recommended that you have a working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® operating systems.
Topics Covered
- Navigating the working environment
- Working with filesInputting data
- Creating basic objects
- Using object snaps
- Working with units
- Selecting objects
- Changing an object’s position
- Creating new objects from existing objects
- Creating object patterns
- Changing an object’s size
- Using layers
- Changing object properties
- Using the properties palette
- Using linetypes
- Using inquiry commands
- Trimming and extending
- Using grips
- Multiline text & text styles
- Hatching objects
- Dimensions & dimension styles
- Using blocks
- Working with designcenter™
- Using tool palettes
- Working with polylines
- Using layouts
- Using page setups
- Using viewports
- Plotting drawings
- Using drawing templates
Upcoming Courses
- NavisWOrks Simulate & Manage
Autodesk Navisworks Essentials - 3 day course
Course Description
Through a hands-on, practice-intensive curriculum, students acquire the knowledge needed to review and markup the model, use TimeLiner, Animator, Scripter, Quantification, Autodesk Rendering, as well as the Clash Detective tools within the Autodesk Navisworks software.
Using the functionality of the Autodesk® Navisworks® Simulate, and Manage features, students learn how to open, review, quantify, and run object-interference checks on 3D models. Students also learn how to link to task-scheduling files and create 4D construction simulations. Using the Animator and Scripter tools, students create interactive animations. In addition, students learn how the Autodesk Rendering tools can help them create photorealistic images and animations.
Topics Covered
- Describe the main features and functionality of the Autodesk® Navisworks® software.
- Open and append 3D files of different formats and save in the Autodesk Navisworks format.
- Create links to object properties files and scheduling files in external databases.
- Perform visual project model reviews using the built-in review and reporting tools.
- Create construction simulations of a project model to check validity of construction schedules.
- Use Animator and Scripter to create interactive animations for presentations and demonstrations.
- Obtain 2D and 3D takeoff data from source models to create material estimates, measure areas, and count components.
- Perform interference detection tests between 3D files of different disciplines to check integrity of the design.
- Add true-to-life materials, lighting, and Environments to project models, to create photorealistic output.
Upcoming Courses

To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on
(04) 8024345.

To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on
(04) 8024345.

To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on
(04) 8024345.

To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on
(04) 8024345.

To discuss this course or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on
(04) 8024345.