IIE Higher Certificate in Construction and Engineering Drafting

Overview

​The IIE Higher Certificate in Construction and Engineering Drafting aims to equip the student with the theoretical background and practical know-how of a combination of drawing and computer-aided drafting skills to enable the student to function well in a drafting office in a construction or architectural environment. The qualification also aims to familiarise the student with the necessary computer literacy skills to handle computer-aided drafting effectively.

• Braamfontein
• Cape Town
• Durban
• Pretoria CBD
• Bloemfontein
• Polokwane

Course Outline

When you obtain your qualification, you will be able to do technical drawings using your PC aided drafting skills.

Possible Careers

• Architectural draftsman
• Construction draftsman

On Campus

This is a one-year full-time qualification offered by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) at IIE Rosebank College. Face-to-face lectures take place during the day on weekdays at the following campuses: Braamfontein, Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria CBD.

Accreditation

The IIE Higher Certificate in Construction and Engineering Drafting is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and is registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as a 131 -credit qualification on Level 5 (SAQA ID No: 96733). On successful completion you will receive a Higher Certificate in Construction and Engineering Drafting from The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading registered private provider of higher education in South Africa.

Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

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Modules

• Digital and Academic Literacies
• Computer Aided Drafting (AutoCAD) Introduction
• Basic Drawing Skills
• Introduction to Quantitative Thinking and Techniques
• Work Integrated Learning
• Computer Aided Drafting (AutoCAD) Intermediate
• Civil and Structural Drafting Skills
• Principles of Building Construction

Device Requirements

DEVICE AND CONNECTIVITY SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR ONLINE STUDY:

• Reliable internet connection (we recommend 5-10 GB of data per month and an internet speed of at least 0.15 Mbps)
• Desktop PC or laptop with at least an i3 processor and 4GB RAM memory
• Windows 8 or macOS 10.15 (Microsoft Office 365 is available as a free download for IIE students), and Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Chromium or Firefox
• A working webcam and microphone
• An uninterrupted power supply is also highly recommended

Pathways

The Independent Institute of Education (THE IIE) offers you the opportunity to start with a higher certificate and progress into a diploma or degree.  There are several pathways offered by The IIE at IIE Rosebank College, that enable access to higher-level qualifications.  Speak to the student advisor for more information. 

Important Information

This fact sheet is accurate at the time of publication. The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) reserves the right to alter any of the content prior to the commencement of registration due to changes in regulation, policy,market requirements or any other valid reason.