NQF-5-SAQA-ID-121692-Work Experience Modules (Architectural Draughtsperson)

Pricing on Request

One Year
120 credits – (Including Enrolment Fee – Scholarships Available)

Soft Copy
Training Material, Guides, and Workbooks provided

Further Education and Training Certificate
Higher Certificate in Architectural Technology NQF5 (SACAP endorsed) – CETA / QCTO

SAQA-ID-121692

Purpose
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Architectural Draughtsperson.
An Architectural Draughtsperson prepares technical drawings and illustrations from sketches, measurements, and other data, and copy final drawings in support of architects, engineers, and engineering technologists.
Learners will demonstrate the following key attributes: select and apply standard methods, procedures, or techniques within the field of architectural practice. They also plan and manage an implementation process within a well-defined, familiar, and supported environment.

Our Higher Certificate in Architectural Technology NQF5 qualification has been endorsed by SACAP and students will be eligible for registration as a Candidate Architectural Draughtsperson (C.Arch.Draught)
Once completed, a graduate will be able to register with SACAP (South African Council for the Architectural Profession) as a Candidate Architectural Draughtperson.

The qualifying learner will be capable of:

• Apply computer applications for architectural draughting purposes
• Create legislative compliant architectural drawings
• Apply detailing and architectural drafting techniques and calculations

Course Structure
Two weekly 2-hour sessions, 96 sessions per course

Certification
Further Education and Training Certificate: Higher Certificate in Architectural Technology NQF5 (SACAP endorsed)
CETA – Construction Education and Training Authority
QCTO – Quality Council for Trades and Occupations
National Building Regulations (NBR) and local authority

Specialization such as:

• Mining Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Surveying
• Interior/spatial design
• Landscaping
• Structural steel detailing
• Reinforced Concrete Detailing
• Piping and plant design
• Construction
• Civil/structural Engineering
• Engineering and design draughting
• Air-conditioning and ventilation design
• Architecture
• Furniture design
• Town and regional planning
• Graphic design
• Industrial design

International comparability

• Australia
• United States of America

Exit level outcomes

• Create 2D and 3D building designs selecting and applying standard computer applications.
• Prepare and create contract documentation that meets National Building Regulations (NBR) and local authority requirements.
• Develop detailing drawings and specifications by applying architectural drafting techniques and perform calculations for architectural draughting purposes.

Set Modules
Work Experience Modules: totalling 45 credits are compulsory

• 311801-001-00-WM-01, Processes and Procedures for Applying Computer Applications in the Execution of a Project, Level 5, 15 Credits
• 311801-001-00-WM-02, Processes and Procedures for Creating Compliant Contract Documentation, Level 4, 15 Credits
• 311801-001-00-WM-03, Processes and Procedures for Applying Detailing and Architectural Drafting Techniques and Calculations, Level 5, 15 Credits