The document provides information about the Certified Solidworks Associate - Mechanical Design (CSWA-MD) certification exam, including an overview of the exam format and topics covered. Some key points:
- The CSWA-MD exam consists of 14 questions to be completed within 3 hours, covering skills ranging from basic to advanced part and assembly creation.
- Topics tested include sketching, features, assembly modeling and engineering fundamentals.
- Passing the open-book, open-internet exam demonstrates proficiency in Solidworks and certifies the candidate's skills.
- Additional resources provided include practice exams, training materials and information on claiming the digital certificate upon passing.
The document provides information about the Certified Solidworks Associate - Mechanical Design (CSWA-MD) certification exam, including an overview of the exam format and topics covered. Some key points:
- The CSWA-MD exam consists of 14 questions to be completed within 3 hours, covering skills ranging from basic to advanced part and assembly creation.
- Topics tested include sketching, features, assembly modeling and engineering fundamentals.
- Passing the open-book, open-internet exam demonstrates proficiency in Solidworks and certifies the candidate's skills.
- Additional resources provided include practice exams, training materials and information on claiming the digital certificate upon passing.
The document provides information about the Certified Solidworks Associate - Mechanical Design (CSWA-MD) certification exam, including an overview of the exam format and topics covered. Some key points:
- The CSWA-MD exam consists of 14 questions to be completed within 3 hours, covering skills ranging from basic to advanced part and assembly creation.
- Topics tested include sketching, features, assembly modeling and engineering fundamentals.
- Passing the open-book, open-internet exam demonstrates proficiency in Solidworks and certifies the candidate's skills.
- Additional resources provided include practice exams, training materials and information on claiming the digital certificate upon passing.
The document provides information about the Certified Solidworks Associate - Mechanical Design (CSWA-MD) certification exam, including an overview of the exam format and topics covered. Some key points:
- The CSWA-MD exam consists of 14 questions to be completed within 3 hours, covering skills ranging from basic to advanced part and assembly creation.
- Topics tested include sketching, features, assembly modeling and engineering fundamentals.
- Passing the open-book, open-internet exam demonstrates proficiency in Solidworks and certifies the candidate's skills.
- Additional resources provided include practice exams, training materials and information on claiming the digital certificate upon passing.
Slides Credits to Russel Bradley, Solidworks Student Leader AY2020/2021
About Solidworks Certification Exams
SOLIDWORKS Certifications are a benchmark to measure your knowledge
and competency with SOLIDWORKS software. A certification helps you stand out from the crowd and showcases your expertise to businesses and professionals alike—a valuable asset in a competitive job market. Why take the CSWA Exam?
Being a CSWA is the difference between saying “I’ve used SOLIDWORKS”
and “I know SOLIDWORKS.” The information in the CSWA Exam covers basic must-have skills for a serious SOLIDWORKS user. The CSWA may also be your stepping-stone towards higher certifications, like the CSWP and the CSWPAs. About the CSWA
The CSWA certification is intended for a student who is well-versed in both
basic knowledge of engineering fundamentals and industry practices, along with SOLIDWORKS CAD software and its methodologies and simulation principles. Students that pass the CSWA-Academic Exam receive an electronic certificate listing their certification ID and educational institution name. The certification ID can be verified by schools and employers. CSWA – MD Overview
Each 2. Basic Part Creation and Modification – 2 Questions, 15 Pts Each 3. Intermediate Part Creation and Modification – 2 Questions, 15 Pts Each 4. Advanced Part Creation and Modification – 3 Questions, 15 Pts Each 5. Assembly Creation – 4 Questions, 30 Pts Each What’s After the CSWA-MD?
Fail Retake after 2 weeks Topics Tested in the CSWA • Sketch Entities • Features • Assembly Features • Lines & Centerlines • Extrude Boss / Cut • Mates • Rectangles • Fillet & Chamfers • Placing the base part • Circles & Arc • Revolve Boss / Cut • Defining Coordinate • Mirror Systems • Ellipses • Pattern (Linear / Circular) • Slots • Sweep Boss / Cut
• Sketch Tools • General • Smart Dimension • Fully Defining a Sketch • Sketch Relations • Global Variables • Trim Entities • Equations • Fillet & Chamfers • Reference Geometry • Convert & Offset Entities (Planes & Axes) • Mirror • Sketch Patterns (Linear, Circular) Exam Format and Requirements • Open book, Open internet • Exam Software: Tangix TesterPRO • Internet connection required for file downloads
• Recommended Setup: Dual Monitors
• Required Hardware: Mouse and Keyboard • Operating Systems: Windows 7 or Windows 10 Guide in Google Drive
Software Needed
Solidworks
Tangix TesterPRO Client (Exam Software)
Guide in Google Drive Solidworks Student Engineering Kit (SEK) Installation Guide a. Download SolidWorks software from the NUS server: ● Here is a link (https://sm05.stf.nus.edu.sg/solidworks/) to download SolidWorks 2023. ○ You will need to be connected to NUS network, either on-campus or through webVPN (https://webvpn.nus.edu.sg/). ● Login using your NUSNET ID: ○ Student: nusstu\UserID
b. Installation ● Download the installation folder and unzip the files onto your computer. ● Locate the file StartSWInstall.hta and launch the file. ● Click on the "Install SolidWorks products now" button to start installation. ● Open SolidWorks and activate the license with your NUSNET ID.
*Solidworks Education Edition is only for Education use only. Please do not use for commercial purposes. (Adapted from ME2102 LumiNUS page) Guide in Google Drive
https://my.solidworks.com/training/path/14/cswa-exam-prep-course Activate your MySolidWorks Account 1. Go to “My Profile”
Make sure that you have
activated your student access
How to find your serial number 3. Enter Serial Number
2. Upgrade to “Student” Access Appendix: SolidWorks Serial Number 1. At the top left of your SOLIDWORKS screen, pull down the Help menu and select ‘About SOLIDWORKS’.
1. The About SOLIDWORKS dialog
appears. As you can see, the Serial No. is hidden. Simply left mouse click Show Serial Number to reveal the serial number.
QUICK TIP: You can select the serial number text and use Ctrl+C or right mouse click to copy it. CSWA Practice Exam
• Practice Exam @ Tangix TesterPRO App
• Choose “CSWA Sample Exam” – Free Exam • 90 minutes – 8 Questions • Multiple Attempts Allowed Certification Exam Session • Exam Date & Time: Sunday, 04 February 2024, 1300-1600 Hrs • Exam Venue: Zoom (Zoom will be the default exam venue) • Log in to Zoom to receive exam voucher code • Log in to Zoom 15 minutes before the schedule • Zoom meeting is open for troubleshooting and questions • Non-proctored, open book, open internet Absent for Exam Date If you are unable to turn up for the exam, please provide a valid reason, such as MC, after the stipulated exam time slot. If it’s due to personal reasons, please at least inform us 3 days before the exam date.
Do note that absent from the exam will result in your exam credit being wasted (it will NOT be refunded). Considering we have limited amount of credit, consistent absence will DIRECTLY affect the exam opportunity of other students.
We reserve the right to BAN people from taking further exams if consistent absence without any explanations occur. Workshop Materials
Workshop Files, Slides and Recording will be on Google Drive and Youtube Channel
