DIPLOMA
ARCHITECTURAL DRAUGHTING
Transform Your Ideas into Architectural Wonders with Architectural Draughting.
- Full-time: 2 years
DIPLOMA
ARCHITECTURAL DRAUGHTING
NQF: 6 • SAQA: 21153 • CREDITS: 240
We rise by lifting others.
– Kamala Harris
Practical Certificate included
Practical Ready-to-Work Certificate included. No in-service training required.
No Maths and Physical Science required.
- Full-time: 2 years
- Part-time: 3 years
If you’re passionate about improving building designs and enjoy bringing your sketches to life, a career in architectural draughting could be your calling. Architectural Draughtsmen play a vital role in creating architectural designs and plans based on architects’ specifications. This programme equips you with essential Computer Applications (Revit) skills and guides you in turning concepts into tangible, stunning structures.
Course Information
Berea Technical College is provisionally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and is also accredited by the Quality Council for Trade and Occupations (QCTO). All examinations are set and administered by Berea Technical College. Upon completion, students receive a Berea Technical College Diploma, fully endorsed by the QCTO for industry-recognised credibility.
- Architectural Draughtsman – Pay Estimate: +/- R200 000 to R500 000 a year
- Project Manager/Designer – Pay Estimate: +/- R180 000 to R400 000 a year
Year 1 – Semester 1 (101)
- Architectural Graphics and Technology
- Surveying
- History of Architecture
- Mathematics
- Computer Practice
- Communication
Year 1 – Semester 2 (102)
- Architectural Graphics and Technology
- Computer Applications (AutoCAD)
- Advertising and Promotions
- Construction Technology
- Theory of Structures
- Surveying
Year 2 – Semester 1 (201)
- Architectural Graphics and Technology
- Computer Aided Drawing (AutoCAD)
- Computer Aided Drawing (Revit)
- Applied Building Science
- Building Administration
Year 2 – Semester 2 (202)
- Architectural Graphics and Technology
- Computer Aided Drawing (AutoCAD)
- Computer Aided Drawing (Revit)
- Architectural Planning & Representation
- Building Administration
- Theory of Architecture
Visit the campus for a fee structure or connect with a student
advisor telephonically or via WhatsApp.
Customised study materials which meet the programme outcomes can be accessed from the Learner Management System, Moodle. A prescribed book list is available from the academic manager at the start of the programme, although the study guide available on Moodle will sufficiently cover the exam requirements.
Moodle is an online platform, where registered students receive their study materials and other online support material with zero data costs.
- Explore engaging online content, crafted by subject matter experts.
- Access to customised academic repository with assignments, videos, and PowerPoint lessons.
- 4-hour access.
On completion of this course, students can advance to CAD applications.
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