| Course Details Summary: |
Course Title:
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Introduction to Draughting Certificate |
| College: |
College SA |
| School: |
Technical Studies
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Programme Type:
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Programme (College SA) |
Award Type:
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Certificate |
| Award Issued by: |
College SA |
| Course Duration: |
Recommended 12 months of study
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| Entrance Criteria: |
Grade 10 |
| Fees: |
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What is Draughting?
The discipline of Draughting has its origin in antiquity, as drawings by artists have been used since 4000 BC to convey ideas to others and to construct buildings, such as temples and castles, as well as bridges, which we can still visit today. Draughting, or Engineering Drawing, as it is known today, is the academic discipline of creating standardised technical drawings from blueprints, sketches and photos. These drawings are then used by design engineers, architects, and people of any other construction-related profession. Draughters can specialise in mechanical, electrical, structural, piping or instrumentation designs.
Why should I study Introduction to Draughting?
If you are creative, meticulous, good at geometry, attentive to detail and are interested in how things are put together, Draughting will be a good career choice for you. For every product, building or process, you will find that it has been created by someone who used the techniques and principles of Draughting. You could be that person. Draughters will always be in demand, as all buildings, bridges, power plants, and manufacturing plants need Draughters to create wiring layout, drawings for the manufacturing of machinery, drawings for bridges and flood control, as well as the structural layout of large buildings such as skyscrapers.
Is Introduction to Draughting the RIGHT qualification for you?
Do this quick and easy questionnaire to find out if the College SA Introduction to Draughting Certificate is the right qualification for you. Answer either YES or NO.
- Are you interested in learning more about Draughting?
- Do you want to learn how to interpret engineering drawings?
- Do you wish to register for a course that will give you skills in Draughting?
- Are you interested in science and technology?
- Would you like to identify and solve problems related to the interpretation of an engineering drawing?
- Do you consider yourself to be someone who is organised, structured and able to critically evaluate information?
- Are you self-motivated and able to work under pressure?
- Do you have an analytical mind?
- Are you considering enrolling for the Architectural Draughting Programme in the future?
- Do you wish to obtain a qualification that will be a useful tool in advancing your career in Draughting?
- Do you recognise that there is a critical shortage of well-trained draughters in the field of construction and engineering?
If you answered YES to more than five of these questions, then the College SA Introduction to Draughting Certificate is the right qualification for you. We recommend that you register for this course right away! Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to take the next step.
If you did not answer YES to more than five of the questions, then perhaps you should consider one of our other courses or fill in the Form at the bottom of this page and we will contact you. Alternatively, call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to speak to one of our friendly Student Registrars and they can help you determine which is the right course for you.
Other Courses Related to Technical Studies You May Be Interested In
Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to find out how you can register for one of these courses.
Course Structure Summary
In order to complete the College SA Introduction to Draughting Certificate, students must complete all of the following Subjects:
Orientation Subject
Certificate Level Subjects
• Introduction to Draughting
- Module 1: Basic Principles of Engineering Drawing
- Introduction
- The history of Engineering Drawing
- What is Engineering Drawing?
- Engineering Drawing as a means of communication
- Important functions of Engineering Drawing
- The uses of Engineering Drawing
- The purpose of Engineering Drawing
- The drawing office
- Drawing equipment and instruments
- Drawing paper sizes
- The application of drawing instruments
- The alphabet of Engineering Drawing
- Printing letters and figures
- Examples of vertical capital letters and figures
- Dimensions
- Module 2: Freehand Drawing
- Introduction
- Instruments used for Freehand Drawing
- Aspects of Freehand Drawing
- Techniques for Freehand Drawing
- Freehand Drawing of complex shapes
- Drawing horizontal lines
- Drawing vertical lines
- Drawing diagonal lines
- Freehand Drawing of circles and arcs
- Freehand Drawing using square-grid paper
- Module 3: Geometrical Constructions
- Introduction
- Instrument requirements
- Construction to bisect a straight-line segment
- Construction to bisect a 45° angle
- Construction of a 60° angle
- Construction to bisect a 60° angle
- Construction to bisect a 30° angle
- Construction of a 75° angle
- Construction of a perpendicular line from a given point on a line
- Construction of a perpendicular line from a given point outside a given line
- Construction of a perpendicular line at the end of a given line segment
- Construction of a parallel to another line at a given distance
- Dividing a given line segment into any number of equal parts
- Construction of an arc of a circle to lines forming a right angle
- Construction of an arc of a circle to lines forming an acute angle
- Construction of an arc of a circle to lines forming an obtuse angle
- Construction of an arc of a circle to a line and an arc or circle
- Construction of an arc of a circle to two arcs or circles
- Drawing a circle to pass through any points A, B and C
- Construction of an equilateral triangle
- Construction of a square: the inscribed-circle method
- Construction of a square: the circumscribed-circle method
- Construction of a hexagon: the across-flats method
- Construction of a hexagon: the across-corners method
- Construction of an octagon: the across-flats method
- Construction of an octagon: the across-corners method
- Construction of an ellipse
- Module 4: First-angle Orthographic Projection
- Introduction
- Visualisation
- What makes an orthographic view?
- Principles of first-angle orthographic projection
- Projection system symbol for first-angle orthographic projection
- Projection methods for first-angle orthographic projection
- Reading an engineering drawing
- Setting up an orthographic projection drawing
Assessment and Award
Once you have successfully completed the necessary assignments prescribed by College SA, College SA will award you with a Certificate in Introduction to Draughting.
Handy Checklist
For your convenience, we are including a handy checklist so that you can be sure that you have all the information that you need. Don’t forget, if you have absolutely any questions, please contact the College on 0800 21 23 22 to speak to one of friendly Student Registrars.
Course Fees – get this from your Student Registrar.
Study Material – ALL the books and Study Material that you need to pass this Course (the Prescribed material) are included in your College Course Fees.
Interested? Want to find out MORE?
If you would like to find out more about the College SA Introduction to Draughting Certificate, fill in this short Form and then one of our friendly Student Registrars will respond to your questions and will provide you with all the information you need.
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