SAQA ID 48734 – National Certificate: Architectural Technology

Verbal and written communication skills 12

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VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS

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History of architectural communication

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COMMUNICATION through ARCHITECTS

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Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics of the business environment

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Communicate effectively and accurately with other professions and trades in the built environment

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Be fully conversant with terminology used in the architectural environment

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Communicating and Relationships in Architecture

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Formative Assessment – Verbal and Written Communication
Summative Assessment -Verbal and written communication skills

Entrepreneurial skills

Graphic communication skills

Design theory / history

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Introduction to Design Theory History

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The formulation of a design strategy for simple designs

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The historical context of Design and Architecture

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Design Skill Application

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Resolving simple planning exercises

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Creative problem solving in the context of the built environment

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Demonstrate an awareness of the relationship between Architecture and its social context

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Demonstrate the ability to resolve a simple design project

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Integrate applied research and design strategy to creatively solve simple design problems

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Formative Assessment – Design Theory / History
Summative Assessment – Design Theory / History

Applied building sciences

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APPLIED BUILDING SCIENCES

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Basic Area and Volume calculations

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The Development of an Appreciation of the Influences of Loads on Structures

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Sustainability and Passive design of residential buildings

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Electrical Layout

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Lighting of Buildings

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Security in Buildings

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Sound, Room Acoustics and Sound Amplification

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Crime Prevention through Environmental Design

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Formative Assessment – Applied Building Sciences
Summative Assessment – Applied Building Science

Computer Applications

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Introduction, Basic concepts of IS and IT, Components of IS and IT, Information requirements of architects and various professionals in building production process, Categories of computer applications in architectural practices

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Components of IS and IT

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Design-related computer applications; 2D CAD, 3D CAD, 4D CAD, etc.

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Management-related computer applications; Project and project management concepts, Project planning and programming applications, Cost estimating applications, Integrated packages, Applications for model development.

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Applications for the design and analysis of sub-systems: Acoustics, fire, lighting, heating, air conditioning systems.

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Applications for development of software models for AEC industry

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Determination and development of term project proposals,

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Formative Assessment – Computer Applications
Summative Assessment – Computer Application

Architectural Design Skills

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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SKILLS

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The historical context of Design and Architecture

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The formulation of a design strategy for simple designs

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Demonstrate an awareness of the relationship between Architecture and its social context

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Demonstrate the ability to resolve a simple design project

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Integrate applied research and design strategy to creatively solve simple design problems

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Formative Assessment – Architectural Design Skills
Summative Assessment – Architectural Design Skills

Construction technology

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Introduction to Construction Technology

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Elementary principles of:

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The principles governing SABS specifications and the National Building Regulations

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Demonstrate an awareness of the relationship between Architecture and its scientific context

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Research appropriate construction precedents

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Apply an understanding of accepted good construction practice

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Produce appropriate construction detailing solutions that comply with relevant constraints

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Design service installations for simple projects

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Consult and coordinate with specialist consultants and trades

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Formative Assessment – Construction Technology
Summative Assessment – Construction Technology

Architectural draughtsmanship

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ARCHITECTURAL DRAUGHTSMANSHIP

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Basic elements of design

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Aesthetic components of design

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Stairs

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Factors considered in Architectural deign

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Floors

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Roof and roof coverings

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Anti-termite treatment

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Fire protection

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Rain water harvesting

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Formative Assesment – Architectural Draughtsmanship
Summative Assessment – Architectural Draughtsmanship

Course Content

Verbal and written communication skills 12

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VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS

History of architectural communication

COMMUNICATION through ARCHITECTS

Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics of the business environment

Communicate effectively and accurately with other professions and trades in the built environment

Be fully conversant with terminology used in the architectural environment

Communicating and Relationships in Architecture

Formative Assessment – Verbal and Written Communication

Summative Assessment -Verbal and written communication skills

Entrepreneurial skills

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ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS

Group-Activity

Role of entrepreneurship in Architectural Technology

Activity

Industry specific terminology and language skills

Formative Assessment – Entrepreneurial Skills

Summative Assessment -Entrepreneurial skills

Graphic communication skills

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GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION

Theory

Understanding of the relationships within the construction industry

Demonstrate an understanding of the purposes of various drawing types

Read and interpret drawings produced by other professions in the built environment

Formative Assessment – Graphic Communication

Summative Assessment – Graphic Communication Skills

Design theory / history

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Introduction to Design Theory History

The formulation of a design strategy for simple designs

The historical context of Design and Architecture

Design Skill Application

Resolving simple planning exercises

Creative problem solving in the context of the built environment

Demonstrate an awareness of the relationship between Architecture and its social context

Demonstrate the ability to resolve a simple design project

Integrate applied research and design strategy to creatively solve simple design problems

Formative Assessment – Design Theory / History

Summative Assessment – Design Theory / History

Applied building sciences

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APPLIED BUILDING SCIENCES

Basic Area and Volume calculations

The Development of an Appreciation of the Influences of Loads on Structures

Sustainability and Passive design of residential buildings

Electrical Layout

Lighting of Buildings

Security in Buildings

Sound, Room Acoustics and Sound Amplification

Crime Prevention through Environmental Design

Formative Assessment – Applied Building Sciences

Summative Assessment – Applied Building Science

Computer Applications

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Introduction, Basic concepts of IS and IT, Components of IS and IT, Information requirements of architects and various professionals in building production process, Categories of computer applications in architectural practices

Components of IS and IT

Design-related computer applications; 2D CAD, 3D CAD, 4D CAD, etc.

Management-related computer applications; Project and project management concepts, Project planning and programming applications, Cost estimating applications, Integrated packages, Applications for model development.

Applications for the design and analysis of sub-systems: Acoustics, fire, lighting, heating, air conditioning systems.

Applications for development of software models for AEC industry

Determination and development of term project proposals,

Formative Assessment – Computer Applications

Summative Assessment – Computer Application

Architectural Design Skills

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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SKILLS

The historical context of Design and Architecture

The formulation of a design strategy for simple designs

Demonstrate an awareness of the relationship between Architecture and its social context

Demonstrate the ability to resolve a simple design project

Integrate applied research and design strategy to creatively solve simple design problems

Formative Assessment – Architectural Design Skills

Summative Assessment – Architectural Design Skills

Construction technology

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Introduction to Construction Technology