The Architectural CAD Technology Course is a Part-Qualification (PQ) which will teach the student how to operate various CAD design software applications and focuses on Architectural Draughting & Design. It will allow the learner to design via CAD software, the technical drawings of building structures.
Entrance requirements: Grade assessment on application of Learner, Mathematics Literacy (SA) / Core Mathematics (Namibia), Communication in English, Students who do not meet the entry requirements may apply for a pre-assessment to determine competency.
Duration: 6 – 9 Months
Method of Learning : Online
Career Opportunities: CAD 2D Designer, CAD 3D Designer, CAD Operator, General Draughtsman, Architectural Draughts Person, 3D Modelling, Interior Design, Architectural Design
Career advancement: Architectural Draughtsperson, Architect, CAD 3D Designer, CAD & BIM Designer, Architectural Technologist, CAD 2D Designer, CAD Operator, General Draughtsman
Accreditation: Construction Education Training Authority (CETA) & Endorsed by the South African Council for the Architectural profession
International certifications: Global Use Licence in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project Software
Course outline & subjects
- AutoCAD 2D
- Architectural Draughting
- Drawing Office Practice
- General Draughting
- Free Hand Sketching
- Scheduling & Project Management
- Measuring Instruments within Architecture
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Surveying within Architecture (Intro)
- Draughting Applied Mathematics
