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CAD Software (SolidWorks)

(For Irish 2nd level schools with students studying a technology subject).

There is currently an agreement in place between Dassault Systèmes and the Department of Education & Skills which gives Irish 2nd level schools who have students studying a technological subject access to the educational version of the SolidWorks Software. The SolidWorks Software is a powerful design and communication tool that has many applications across all the technology subjects including Construction Studies, Engineering, LC Technology, Materials Technology (Wood), Metalwork, Technical Graphics and JC Technology.

Please use the order form below only if your school is seeking the SolidWorks Software for the 1st time.  

SolidWorks Order Form

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Winners Of PDST Draw

Congrats to Jason Kilgannon from Colaiste Iascaigh, who won 1st prize in the PDST draw at the Techno Teachers conference.

New Activity Worksheets

Resource material to compliment "Identifying Geometry to support Design in SolidWorks".

Guide to the DCG Student Assignment

An updated version of “A Guide to the Student Assignment” (DCG) is now available to purchase or download.

Converting PDF to an editable document

Instructional video showing how to convert a pdf document to an editable worksheet. Check the "Distance Learning" menu for other online resources.

Ghrafaic Dhearaidh agus Chumarsáide

Doiciméid Ghrafaic Dhearaidh & Chumarsáide i nGaeilge. Lean nasc roghchlár ar chlé.

PowerPoint presentations "Towards nZEB for Dwellings 2020 and "A guide to managing experiment work" now added to list of available resources. Click on the "READ MORE" link.