Engineering Graphics and CAD Design integrates cognitive and manipulative skills to communicate graphically, using a combination of lines, symbols and signs in order to produce products, processes, services and systems which contribute towards economic growth and enhanced quality of life.
Engineering Graphics and Design as a subject gives learners the opportunity to:
- communicate ideas graphically by employing drawing instruments and computer-based (CAD) tools;
- learn by solving problems in creative ways;
- carry out practical projects and tasks using the process skills of investigating by means of meaningful research, designing, making, evaluating and communicating;
- learn by dealing directly with human rights and social and environmental issues in their project work;
- use and engage with knowledge in a purposeful way; and
- create more positive attitudes, perceptions and aspirations towards manufacturing, engineering and technology-based careers.
Training in CAD design, architectural, civil, mechanical and electrical engineering:
- cognitive development (visualisation, insight and perception);
- free-hand, instrument and CAD computer-aided design;
- 3-dimensional (3D) and 2-dimensional 2D CAD drawings
- projection methods;
- spatial drawings; and
- sectioning (detail and assembly drawing).
Embedded in each of these concepts are the following technologies:
- CAD mechanical technology;
- CAD electrical technology;
- CAD civil technology; and
- CAD architectural design & technology.
It equips learners with knowledge and skills that enable them to be competent and confident when operating within a manufacturing, engineering, CAD design or technological environment.
- applications of the principles of Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Computer Applications Technology and Life Sciences to manufacturing, engineering and technology problem solving;
- 2D CAD conceptual design, synthesis and graphics;
- conceptual knowledge, understanding and application of materials and processes in manufacturing and the built environment; Engineering Graphics and CAD Design
- architectural, mechanical, structural, electrical and civil engineering;
- communicating technical, supervisory and general management effectively, both orally and in writing, using appropriate language, structure, style and graphical support;
- application of codes of practice (standards and conventions) and legislation;
- mobilising indigenous knowledge so that learners can benefit from indigenous technologies and indigenous technological solutions
Engineering Graphics & CAD Resources
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Engineering Graphics Books for schools
Engineering Graphics and Design Textbook Grade 10 – New Format. Published by Allcopy.
Engineering Graphics and Design Textbook Grade 12 – New Format. Published by Allcopy.