SOLIDWORKS School Sponsorship

Australian Virtual Astronaut Challenge

SOLIDWORKS® Sponsorship

CAD Software used by the space industry

Free for School Teams!

Thousands of student teams worldwide use SOLIDWORKS® software and 3DEXPERIENCE® Works solutions to design and analyse their projects for student competitions.

This software is the global standard for CAD in the space industry.

Learn how to use the software real engineers use!

No downloads needed

You can access the SOLIDWORKS® software for free via a browser

Build stronger student resumes

All analysis and data management functionalities are fully integrated into the SOLIDWORKS interface, xDesign and 3DEXPERIENCE Engineer. This is the real software that engineers use in the space industry.

Improve your AVA submissions

Showcase your ideas for solving problems in your AVA Challenge pitches by integrating your SOLIDWORKS designs.

Sign up your school here
– Choose the AVA challenge as the associated STEM program.

SOLIDWORKS

Free licence details

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SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Students

Features include:
  • Cloud 3D CAD: Browser-based
  • Cloud Data Management and Collaboration
  • Cloud Simulation: Design Guidance only
  • Access to Learning Content and Student Community
Devices Supported:
  • Chromebook, MACs, Tablets, Windows PC
  • No installation required

You can also choose to download and install SOLIDWORKS Desktop, Cloud Services & 3DEXPERIENCE Engineer should your IT Department allow it (not required).

Ready to level up your CAD?

Sign up your school here
– Choose the AVA challenge as the associated STEM program.

Tutorial videos

Student-designed videos ready to go

MySOLIDWORKS Training

Hundreds of videos & resources

Dive Deeper

Features include:
  • Convenient, unlimited 24/7 access to online training
    – Lessons
    – eCourses
    – Playlists
    – Learning Paths
  • Follow along with the video using example files
  • Test your knowledge with quizzes after each lesson
Devices Supported:
  • Chromebook, MACs, Tablets, Windows PC
  • No installation required

MySOLIDWORKS Training here

Ready to level up your CAD?

Sign up your school here
– Choose the AVA challenge as the associated STEM program.

SOLIDWORKS Certification Program

SOLIDWORKS is career-ready – employers look for these certifications!

Incorporating SOLIDWORKS certification into your program offers students a verifiable, industry-recognised credential that significantly enhances their career and academic prospects.

  • Career Readiness
    Certification provides tangible proof of technical skills, setting students apart in both job-seeking and trade school applications. Employers actively use these certifications as a hiring benchmark.
  • Academic Advantage
    For those pursuing higher education in STEM, the credential demonstrates rigour and preparatory mastery of professional design software, strengthening college applications.
  • Student Motivation
    Achieving this professional standard boosts confidence and validates their hard work, motivating them toward advanced technical studies.

Start with CWSA

The CSWA (Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate) is designed for users new to the software and has completed a beginner course. This associate-level certification proves your fundamental knowledge and basic skills in the software and is suitable for those starting their career or transitioning into a new domain.

High school students around the world have achieved this certification.

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