Geometrical and Mechanical Engineering Drawing (GMED) is the universal means of communication for engineers, technicians and craftsmen.  This type of international communication is facilitated by the use of standards published by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) for Engineering Drawing.

The course of study for GMED comprises both practical and theoretical activities that respond to the interests, skills and disposition of students within a wide range of abilities.  This subject stimulates an interest in drafting and engineering as career options and is, therefore, important in creating and developing the infrastructure necessary for socio-economic development of the Caribbean region.

The course outline in this syllabus would enhance the capabilities and skills of students and promotes their development as rational, ethical and responsible members of society.  Unit 1 focuses on the preparation of engineering drawings, while Unit 3 focuses on the design and drawing of engineering components.  A student who completes this syllabus would be competent in the use of the latest developments in drawing technology, including Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD).  In addition, the students would become proficient in the application of the British Standards (BS 8888) , ISO Standards, Caribbean Uniform Building Codes (CUBiC) and local codes.

The syllabus aims to:

• Develop skills in the reading, interpretation and production of Mechanical Engineering drawings and diagrammatic illustrations conforming to BS and ISO Standards, CUBiC and local codes;
• Develop skills in the preparation of working and assembly drawings conforming to BS and ISO Standards, CUBiC and local codes;
• Provide knowledge of materials for production of engineering components;
• Provide knowledge of the different methods of production of engineering components;
• Develop skills in applying the principles of Geometrical and Mechanical Engineering Drawing in solving engineering problems;
• Develop skills in applying and drawing principles to facilitate product development and manufacture;
• Develop skills to use Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software to produce engineering drawings;
• Develop an interest in Mechanical Engineering as a career and as an intellectual discipline;
• Develop an appreciation of the pivotal role of Mechanical Engineering drawing in the socio-economic development of individual territories and the Caribbean region as a whole.

The syllabus is arranged into two Units.  Each Unit consists of three Modules, each Module requiring 50 contact hours.

Unit 1: Geometrical and Engineering Drawing

• Module 1: Plane Geometry
• Module 2: Solid Geometry
• Module 3: Engineering Drawing

Unit 2: Mechanical Engineering Drawing and Design

• Module 1: Mechanics of Machines
• Module 2: Engineering Materials and Processes
• Module 3: Engineering Design Elements