- Duration: 22 weeks (6 months)
- Learning Split: 35% theory / 65% practical
Build practical expertise in CAD modelling, Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM), material selection, welding, and fabrication. This module takes participants from basic design concepts to the practical process of developing manufacturable components. Through hands-on exercises and real-world constraints, participants will understand how design decisions affect strength, performance, cost, and manufacturability.
What You’ll Learn:
- Fundamentals of CAD modelling and 3D component design
- Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) principles and practical applications
- Material selection based on strength, weight, performance, and application
- Basic welding techniques and fabrication practices
- Translating sketches and concepts into manufacturable components
- Understanding real-world manufacturing and fabrication constraints
- Design considerations for strength, fit, assembly, and reliability
- Team-based design and build methodology
Value — What You Gain
Develop the practical ability to turn an engineering idea into a physical, manufacturable component—from an initial sketch and CAD model through material selection, fabrication, and assembly. By the end of this module, you’ll be able to make informed design decisions while considering real-world manufacturing requirements.
This hands-on foundation prepares you for advanced areas such as automotive design, race car development, CAD engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, product development, and mechanical engineering roles.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
Interest Submission
Prospective students (or their institution) submit the registration form either as a physical printout, Google Form, or PDF fillable form.
Eligibility Review
XSPEED Academy reviews each application against the basic program prerequisites.
- Currently enrolled in an engineering / technical diploma program or equivalent
- Genuine interest in motorsport, automotive, or autonomous systems
- Prior experience is not required
- Institutional approval, if registering through a college/university partnership
Seat Confirmation
Once eligibility is confirmed, the applicant receives:
- Confirmation of seat in the upcoming cohort
- Payment / fee instructions or institutional sign-off requirement
- Program start date and orientation details
Fee / Sign-off
Applicant completes payment if self-funded, or the institution confirms sponsorship / enrollment on the student’s behalf.
Team Allocation
Enrolled students are grouped into build teams ahead of Module 1, based on stated module interest, skill background, and team-size requirements.
Orientation Session
A mandatory kickoff session covering:
- Program structure and 22-week schedule
- Lab safety protocols and PPE requirements
- Equipment and lab kit briefing
- Introduction to team members and mentors
Program Commencement
Begins on the scheduled cohort start date.