McNicol
CAD Training
McNicol
CAD Service
Design with clarity. Model with confidence.
For the aspiring innovators, future product designers, bootstrapped hardware founders and students ready to master SolidWorks and design your future.
I’m Robbie, a CSWP-certified SolidWorks user with over 10 years of hands-on experience and a Master’s degree in Engineering. I currently work in the luxury automotive sector, designing production-level components.
Whether you’re new to SolidWorks or want to build cleaner, more reliable models, I offer practical, one-to-one support tailored to what you’re working on.
What I Can Help With...
1. Solid Modelling Foundations
2. Efficient Part Modelling
If you’re new to SolidWorks or feel like you’ve picked up bad habits, this is where we start. We cover sketches, simple features, and how to build parts that don’t constantly break.
Once your foundations are solid, we improve how you execute. You’ll learn faster workflows, smarter feature choices, and how to edit models without breaking them.
3. Assemblies
Move beyond single parts and start thinking in systems. We cover mate strategy, sub-assemblies, and assembly organisation so your designs stay stable.
4. Advanced Modelling Techniques
Take your modelling to a higher level. We explore complex geometry, configurations, and smarter parametric control. This is where users become designers.
From Novice to ConfidenCe in 3 Simple Steps
Step 1
Apply
Fill out a short, simple application so I can understand your goals and experience. It only takes a couple of minutes and turns curiosity into action. Once you fill out the form, you will be contacted for an initial introduction!
Step 2
Learn
Start the 4-week FREE 1:1 foundation program with structured lessons and hands-on projects. You’ll go from confusion to clarity while building real CAD skills. By the end, you’ll be confident designing parts and assemblies.
(Sauna not included)
Step 3
Build
Take your new skills and create independently. Build complete models, solve real design challenges, and apply your knowledge to whatever projects matter to you. You’ve moved from beginner to capable builder.
4-Week Personalised SolidWorks Sprint Completely FREE
4x 60 minute 1-to-1 coaching completely tailored to your skill level and goals.
4-Week Sprint Example
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Foundations & First Part
Build your first 3D part and learn to sketch, dimension, and control your design with confidence
Smarter Modelling & Features
Level up with clean, organised features, patterns, mirrors etc. to make your designs easy to modify
Assemblies
Bring parts together, learn how components interact and see your designs work in 3D
Review, Refine and Build Confidence
Refine your models, strengthen your skills and leave confident to create new designs on your own