Graduates & Testimonials
"Bruce and Phillipa, thank you for the opportunity to explore a long time interest which I have incorporated both personal development and Business interests. It is a good foundation on which I shall build upon. I am confident enough to use what I have learned and have already won my first contract by using AutoCAD drawings that I have done." - Paul
"The Course was thoroughly explained and very well tutored. Great to be able to contact Bruce during the week for further explanations."
"Highly recommend the Course. Really enjoyed it." - Erica
"Great course, excellent tutors. Feel as though it will be very valuable for me looking into the future."
"The course was excellent fun and money well spent."
"Having very limited computer skills I have really learnt a lot. Bruce and Paul were very easy to work with and always willing to help." - Arthur
Paul Farrah
I work as a Building Inspector for Rotorua District Council, where my main role is confirming construction drawings comply with the New Zealand Building Code and the construction complies with the drawings. I am reading different sets of plans every day for all aspects of construction. Thus I am very aware of what the current construction industry is capable of producing and what CAD systems are being utilised. The Main system used in the industry is the AutoCAD programme which is taught on this course.
I attended this course as a student. I wished to update my existing limited CAD skills so I could put these with my existing draughting skills and construction knowledge to produce working drawings for construction projects.
The course gave me the knowledge and skills that I required and met all my requirements. It also introduced me to Mechanical Draughting and the industry standards and programmes available for this side of the industry.
I have attended many courses in my professional career run by both military and civilian organisations. This course run by Institute 4 Drafting & Design Ltd was run in a very professional and structured manner. The lectures were conducted in a friendly environment which encouraged the students to share their knowledge and promote learning.
I have recommended this course to colleagues and people in the construction industry who wish to learn how to utilise AutoCAD to produce their own sets of plans.
Susanne du Bruyn
After years of resisting change and being faithful to my drawing board, I decided that it was high time that my Architectural draughting skills joined the 21st Century. I thoroughly investigated all my options for doing part time AutoCAD® Courses. After having had a telephone conversation with Bruce Norman from the Institute 4 Drafting & Design Ltd, I was convinced that this course would suit my needs.
Bruce and Phillipa were fantastic. They encouraged me all the way, offering extraordinary help and support that went above and beyond the boundaries of the course.
I never believed that I would be able to complete the course, but Bruce didn’t doubt me for one minute. Thank you.
I look forward to doing Inventor AutoCAD® in the future with Bruce and the Institute 4 Drafting & Design Ltd.
Mike Holdaway
Bruce is an excellent teacher of AutoCAD® who makes sure you don’t get left behind if you don't get it the first time. But he also makes sure the rest of the class isn't waiting.
Susanne and Mike both completed the course with Excellence and are now in new employment positions using AutoCAD®, Susanne as a Project Co-Ordinator in an Architectural Firm and Mike in an Engineering Company.
Gina Donelley
I am 39, a mother of two and had not been engaged in study since leaving school in 1989. I had been thinking about doing a CAD course for over 2 years, and I spotted an advert in the local paper, CAD Course starting, 30th March. I thought this is a perfect course for me, the duration and time of the tutorials, would suit my busy lifestyle.
I have always been interested in houses and floor plans but had never completed any formal qualifications. I picked up the phone and had a good long discussion with Bruce, I was treated as an individual and that this program was just what I needed to put my dreams into action.
Soon after starting the course I began to think where to after this, and was inspired thanks to Bruce, to extend my vision and do a National Diploma in Architectural Technology.
Thank you Bruce for your support and encouragement, you have a real passion for teaching, good luck with your future programs.
I certainly will never forget this first step in what will be an enjoyable journey for me, I am truly grateful this has really changed my life and my future.
Grant & Sue Rowles
After 30 years as an onsite sheetmetal trademan, a debilitating medical condition put an end to a 'hands on' career. Completing the Auto Cad Course provided a technical extension to a lifetime of skills and restored Grant's confidence and personal self-esteem. His new-found technical skills have provided a worthy change of direction and advancement from his original career. We are eternally grateful to Bruce and Phillipa for their valued support and knowledge.