About the Program
The Advanced 3D with SolidWorks Certificate program is designed to intensify a student’s SolidWorks knowledge. This second non-credit certificate program in the SolidWorks series continues with real world projects and lessons that have been broken down into easy and comprehensible steps for the student. Student’s continue to learn the fundamentals of SolidWorks and move to more complex design challenges.
Certificate Requirements
To receive the 3D with SolidWorks Advanced User Certificate, students must successfully complete the Introduction to 3D with SolidWorks, Intermediate 3D with SolidWorks and Advanced 3D with SolidWorks with a minimum final grade of "C". View or register for the 2D/3D CAD Certificate.
Career Potential
SolidWorks is a commonly requested skill throughout Reading, PA, specifically in manufacturing companies. While a portion of the positions require an Engineering Bachelor’s degree plus SolidWorks; other positions including Drafter, Engineering Technician and Commercial and Industrial Designers are also needed.
Source: Burning Glass Technologies’ Labor Insight™ Real-time Labor Market Information tool.
Meet the Instructor
Mr. Ralph Stock graduated from Exeter High School and then received an associate degree in architectural engineering. He worked for various architectural firms in the Reading, Allentown, and Philadelphia areas for 20 years before becoming a teacher. He worked on projects from single-family homes to multi-story commercial office buildings, schools, hospitals, and manufacturing clean rooms. Mr. Stock started design work on the drafting board and then, in 1988, started computer drafting. He uses AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, and SolidWorks software, currently teaching AutoCAD, SolidWorks and Revit classes at Penn State Berks. He also teaches high school students at Reading Muhlenberg Career & Technology.
Scheduled Courses
Introduction to 3D with SolidWorks – CSE 5451
Students will be introduced to 3D with SolidWorks, which includes parametric modeling, solid geometry concepts, feature design tree, geometric relations and construction tools, the BORN construction technique, part drawings and associate functionality, reference geometry and auxiliary views, symmetrical features in design, assembly modeling, and more. As a result of taking this class, students will continue their preparation to take the Certified SolidWorks Associate Exam.
Dates: Wednesdays, February 1 - April 26, 2023 (no class 3/8)
Times: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Room: Gaige, Room 204
Cost: $925
Register in Introduction to 3D with SolidWorks
Intermediate 3D with SolidWorks – CSE 5462
Prerequisite: Introduction to 3D with SolidWorks (CSE 5451) with a final grade of C or better.
This course is for the mid-level user, who is already familiar with SolidWorks and wants to expand their knowledge of the different features. As a result of taking this class, students will continue their preparation to take the Certified SolidWorks Associate Exam.
Dates: Wednesdays, May 3 - August 2, 2023 (no class 5/31 and 7/5)
Times: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Room: Gaige, Room 204
Cost: $925
Register in Intermediate 3D with SolidWorks
Advanced 3D with SolidWorks – CSE 5463
Prerequisite: Introduction to 3D with SolidWorks (CSE 5451) and Intermediate 3D with SolidWorks (CSE 5462) with a final grade of C or better.
The course will cover advanced modeling techniques utilizing the 3D sketch, sweep and loft commands. We will create sheet metal models and molds for parts. The final phase will involve placing 3D parts into assemblies.
Cost: $925
Contact Erica Kunkel at [email protected] or 610-396-6221 to register.
