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PDTS is hosted by the Central University of Technology, Free State

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Starting your own business is about working through the process to find what works for you and what resonates with potential customers. Instead of being overwhelmed by all the decisions and tasks you have at hand, PDTS will guide you through the steps you can take to kick-start the development of your business.

SOLID WORKS

The SolidWorks Essential Course main purpose is about transferring design skills to students who are interested in learning mechanical design software to be able to create 3D models using solid works software. The training runs once every trimester for five days. PDTS assisted +- 1000 students over the past 7 years.

Successful completion of the course is dependent on 100% attendance and completing an online exam on the final day of the course. A certificate from the SolidWorks Company is released if the exam is passed. In the event that the exam is failed, PDTS will release a certificate of participation and an optional rewrite of the exam.

For more information and bookings contact Ishmael Hlanganiso

Email: bhlanganiso@cut.ac.za

MEDICAL DEVICE
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Medical & Allied health Professionals, Mechanical Engineers, Students.

TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED:

  • Medical device product development process
  • Industrialization
  • Patient-Specific medical devices by Additive Manufacturing
  • Commercialisation and opportunities of medical devices in South Africa
  • Case studies on Medical device development and products
  • Introduction to Medical device registrations and ISO 13485
  • Introduction to intellectual property and IPR act

For more information and bookings contact Moqhaisa Mzwake

Email: mmoqhaisa@cut.ac.za

INTRODUCTION TO SKETCHING AND DRAWING

Communicate ideas and concepts using lines and contours, covering the basics of sketching for concept development.

OBJECTIVE

Learn to communicate ideas and concepts using lines and contours with a pen and paper and no other tools, but freehand.

DURATION OF THE TRAINING

The full course runs over two days from 09h00 to 15h00. Participants complete practical exercises during the training sessions.

TRAINING CONTENT

The course covers the basics of sketching and drawing for concept development and includes topics like, drawing techniques, project planning, shading and linework, isometric drawing, perspective, shadows, contour lines, enclosure design, using colour and application of skills.

The application of skills are adapted to the industry the training is presented to e.g. radiography or engineering.

On completion of the training and its practical components, participants will receive a certificate of completion.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The course is compiled of lessons and exercises. Notes and exercise sheets are provided. Participants must bring along their own drawing equipment. No equipment will be shared.

Interested individuals can communicate with us via email for additional information & bookings: mkotze@cut.ac.za