WESTCAMP | CAD course for apprentices 2026 – practical & eligible for funding

13.07.2026, 08:30

23.07.2026, 16:30

Skilled workers do not grow back – they are trained.

The requirements in construction are increasing – at the same time there is a lack of qualified junior staff.

With WESTCAMP CAD, you can train your apprentices in precisely the skills they will need in their day-to-day work.

  • 2D & 3D design
  • AutoCAD, Inventor & Fusion
  • Practical & immediately applicable
  • Up to 75 % funding possible

Ready to take your apprentices to the next level?

All dates, prices & registration can be found here:

Info

Why CAD training is worthwhile for apprentices

  • Faster familiarization in the company
  • Higher productivity
  • Fewer errors in design & planning
  • Development of internal know-how

Target group: Apprentices from the 1st completed year of apprenticeship. Max. 15 participants

Contents

  • Introduction: 2D & 3D design & topology optimization
  • Basic knowledge from the sketch to the finished component
  • Basic handling & basic features of the software
  • User interface AutoCAD & Inventor & Fusion
  • Practical knowledge and common problems in CAD
  • Tips & tricks for daily use

Date

Structured intensive course that prepares your apprentices for everyday CAD work in a short time.

Why CAD training is crucial for apprentices

Structured CAD training ensures that apprentices become productive more quickly and can implement designs with confidence.

Companies benefit from:

  • faster familiarization
  • higher efficiency in construction
  • fewer errors in everyday work
  • sustainable development of internal know-how

For your specialists of tomorrow

Enable your apprentices to perform at their best. The most important tool for this: KNOWLEDGE. From the practice – for the practice! WESTCAM has been offering so-called “WESTCAMPs” for over 5 years. These are specialized & compact technical training modules for apprentices.

The knowledge content covers the practice-relevant specialist disciplines along the digital process chain: From design & construction to simulation and production through to quality assurance. The WESTCAMP is to a certain extent the link between the company and the vocational school. This is where “knowledge & practice” is taught on an inter-company and holistic level. “The best of both worlds”, so to speak, where sound technological knowledge meets decades of practical experience. You and your apprentices will benefit from this “best of”!

We are here for you

Judith
Judith Kantioler
Training CAD, PDM & AEC

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What is the WESTCAMP | CAD, Construction?

Conducted by WESTCAM Academy: Ö-CERT quality partner

A 2-week intensive training course on 2D & 3D design and topology optimization

When and where does the CAD intensive course take place?

Summer 2026: July 13 – 23 | > To register

This WESTCAMP will be held live online as an e-camp

Units: 64 (8 days of 8 units each, Mon. – Thurs.)

Are there any subsidies for this apprenticeship training?

Yes, additional vocational training for apprentices is eligible for funding

Up to 75% of the course costs are covered

Please contact the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber directly

Further information and current news >“Funding for teaching”

How much does the 2-week specialist apprentice training course cost?

Including training documents and access to software license

Only € 497 with 75% subsidy (full price: € 1,990) for 8 training days

Making apprentices fit for the future