McNicol
CAD
McNicol
CAD
FAQs
1
Do I need any CAD experience before starting?
No. If you're starting from zero, we start from zero. If you've got some experience already, we move faster and go deeper. It's 1-to-1, so the pace is set by you, not a syllabus.
2
Is there a refund if it's not the right fit?
Yes — if you're not into it after the first session, you get a full refund, no questions asked. Once your second session starts, that window closes. So you've got one full session to decide, completely risk-free.
3
Is it really 1-to-1, or a group?
Fully 1-to-1 — every session is just you and me on your model. I only take a few people each month so everyone gets proper attention.
4
What will I actually be able to do by the end?
You'll have built a complete CAD assembly from scratch and understand the SolidWorks modelling principles behind it — not just which buttons to press. That's the gap between following a tutorial and actually knowing CAD.
5
Why would I invest in a mentor if I can just look at Youtube tutorials?
A video never checks whether you actually did the work — it's easy to watch for hours and build nothing. With a mentor you're accountable: a set session each week, homework that carries forward, and someone reviewing your actual model and catching bad habits early. That's what gets you through a complete wheel suspension in four weeks instead of months of drifting — and the first lesson's free.
6
Why SolidWorks?
Low barrier to entry and it's what the industry actually runs on. You can get a Maker's licence for about £15 a month — no need to drop thousands before you've even started. And because it's so widely used across engineering and product design, what you learn here transfers straight into a job or your own product development, not a dead-end tool nobody else uses.