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School of Architecture & The Built Environment

Engineering & Draughting Open Day - 15 August '20

Join us at AIE for our Engineering & Draughting Open Day on the 15th of August 2020 @ 09:00. Our Campus will be open from 09:00 to 14:00 for a Campus Tour. Be sure to schedule your tour of the AIE Midrand campus with one of our Sales Advisors. By appointment only, (Strict health and safety protocol will need to be adhered to on entry into the building). Stay Safe!

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National Certificate: Architectural Technology NQF5

Overview

The National Certificate: Architectural Technology NQF5 provides an introduction into the Architectural Profession and its role within the building Industry. This program provides a strong focus on developing entry-level skills for employment within the Architectural Profession/s. This course helps broaden access to the Architectural Profession. The learner is provided with the technical skills, competencies and academic knowledge required to work in the Architecture industry as an ‘Architectural Draughtsperson’. Architectural Draughtspersons play a supportive role in the development of buildings and construction sites. The main activities are the production of drawings, detailing, presentation of drawings, and model making, elementary planning and design work, and liaison with relevant role players. Entrepreneurial skills and experience enable the professional architectural draughtsperson to competently handle small to medium size work under supervision.

 

 

Features and Benefits

 

Included in the full-time fees are a total of 4 weeks practical, spread out over the 12 months. Practical is done onsite at our campus and will cover Land Survey, Plumbing (drainage and water reticulation) and Electrical Wiring. Students will get a certificate for their practical modules plus a logbook signed by the workshop supervisor. Learn More
  • This qualification will consist of integrated project-based assessments to provide a holistic learning experience.
  • An introduction to Virtual and Augmented Reality technology is incorporated into this program.
  • Students get free access to the MakersLab with 3D Printing, CNC Machining and Lazer Cutting facilities.

 

   

 

  • We utilise industry-leading Design & Draughting software including AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit Architecture, Autodesk 3DS Max ensuring that students are equipped with industry used CAD software.
 
AutocadRevit Architecture 
 
  • Get a free Office 365 Education A1 license, valid for the duration of your studies. 
  • You will be provided with an A-Grade study kit, that includes all the tools you will need to use in both academic and professional use.

  • Students get access to our online recruitment portal, exclusively available to AIE graduates. Visit www.recruitgraduates.co.za for more.    

 
 
 

This programme incorporates the use of Virtual Reality and may include topics such as Introduction to Virtual and Augmented Reality using your Goggles VR Headset, Introduction to the 3D Environment using Virtual Reality, Modelling for Virtual Reality, Preparing your 3D Data for Virtualization and Full Immersion, Design Validation through Virtual Reality, Presenting your data in Virtual Reality.

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Admission Requirements:

Articulation Options

On successful completion of this qualification, you can articulate into the following:

 

  • Direct access into the National Diploma: Architectural Technology NQF6 at second year level. 
  • Entry into an appropriate qualification at a Higher Education institution, is dependent on the minimum entry requirements of that institution and at their own discretion on a case by case basis. 

Hardware Requirements

Please note that you are required to have your own computer for this qualification. AIE, in partnership with Dell and TripleH committed to supplying every student with a Dell laptop to support our DigitalCampus initiative. Available exclusively to AIE students, devices can now be financed with your tuition fees. We provide three models:

 

 

  • CORECore Spec, Dell Inspiron 15” 3593 Series i5
  • MEDIUMMedium Spec, Dell Inspiron 15” 3593 Series i7
  • HIGHHigh Spec, Dell Latitude 3500 Series i7

R9 000.00Learn More

15" laptop that meets all your everyday needs and looks good doing it. Featuring 10th generation Intel®

10th Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-1035G1 Processor (6MB Cache, up to 3.6 GHz), 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare LED-Backlit Display, 8GB, 1x8GB, DDR4, 2666MHz, 1TB 5400 rpm SATA Hard Drive, DVD Drive (Reads /Writes to DVD/CD), NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) MX230 with 2GB GDDR5 graphics memory, Windows 10 Home 64bit English, 1Y Collect and Return Service

R14 000.00Learn More

The foundation for intense graphic and processor heavy tasks. Featuring 10th generation Intel® processors and an array of ports.

10th Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-1065G7 Processor (8MB Cache, up to 3.9 GHz), 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare LED-Backlit Non-touch Display, 8GB, 1x8GB, DDR4, 2666MHz, 1TB 5400 rpm 2.5" SATA Hard Drive, Tray load DVD Drive (Reads and Writes to DVD/CD), NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) MX230 with 2GB GDDR5 graphics memory, Windows 10 Pro (64 Bit), 1Y Collect and Return Service

R18 000.00 Learn More

Get serious with the high spec Latitude, Dell’s flagship hardware for high end graphics and processing.

8th Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 -8565U, 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare LED-Backlit Non-touch Display, 16GB, 2x8GB, DDR4 Non-ECC, 1TB 5400 rpm 2.5" SATA Hard Drive, Tray load DVD Drive (Reads and Writes to DVD/CD), NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) MX130 with 2GB GDDR5 graphics memory, Windows 10 Pro (64 Bit), 1Y Collect and Return Service

Salaries & Skills

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* All statistics are derived from www.payscale.com

  • Pricing & Payment Options

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  • Duration

    Full Time 

    • 12 months, 120 credits (+/- 12 hours of a week of class time)
    • Learning is blended (combination of online & contact time)
    • All credits are achieved via your study duration at the academy, studio time and project-based assignments. 
     

    *Sessions will be grouped together to lower cost of traveling, however, in some cases classes may not follow this convention and schedules are subject to change. 

     

    Part Time & Online  

    • Part Time = 12 Months, (1 x 2hrs / Week @ 18:00 & 3hrs every 2nd Saturday @ 08:00)
    • Online = 12 Months, 120 credits (1 x 2hrs / Week @ 18:00)
    • Credits are obtained through a combination of live virtual classes, pre-recorded video lectures and project-based tasks.

  • Career Options

    • Architectural Draughtsperson
    • Draughting Office Manager
    • Spatial Planner
    • Interior Designer
    • Building Inspector
    • 3D Modeller & Visualization Expert

  • Study Kit

    Your study kit is included in your fees and will contain:

      

    • Free WIFI (Unlimited, On-Campus only). 
    • Autodesk student licenses valid for three years
    • Adobe Student licence valid for one year 
    • USB 32GB with all required software applications. 
    • Stationery including: 
      • A4 & A2 Sketchpad (Bleedproof) 
      • Scale Ruler & 30cm Steel Ruler 
      • UNI Pin Fine Liner (0.05mm, 0.2mm, 0.3mm, 0.5mm, 0.8mm) 
      • Pencil Clutch (0.3mm, 0.5mm, 0.7mm, 0.9mm) 
      • A2 Cutting Mat & NT Cutter 
      • A3 Tracing Paper
      • A2 Portfolio Bag 
      • Artist Pencils
      • Notepad 
      • A5 Diary
      • Pencil Bag
    • 1 x Industry Specific Textbook 
    • Comprehensive Learner Guides 
    • Orientation kit including: Student Card, Welcome Letter, Getting Started Guide
    • Access to myAIE student portal and student support team via phone, email and tickets
    • AIE VR Cardboard Goggles  

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What you get

This qualification is designed to provide the student with multiple certificates
and qualifications, both locally and internationally recognised by industry for maximum employability.
 

On completion the student will earn: 

 

  • National Certificate: Architectural Technology, NQF Level 5, SAQA ID: 48734, 120 Credits 
  • International Autodesk Software Certificates: AutoCAD Essentials, Autodesk Revit Architeture, Autodesk 3D Studio Max  
  • Signed Practical logbook for students who complete the Practicals: Land Survey, Plumbing & Electrical Wiring (only included in the Full Time Fees) 

Our Learning Methods

At AIE, The Academic Institute of Excellence we understand that that each person prefers different learning styles and techniques. This is influenced by many factors including, circumstances, location, field of study and learning preference. It is for this reason that we have developed our myWay learning methodology, a unique and modern approach to blended learning that encompasses multiple delivery methods, involving our three main channels.

Full Time

Reach your full potential through our myWay Instructor-led or Mentorship based classes combined with interactive lessons, practical assignments and in-field experience, combined with our blended platform to make up a full day or selective days within a week.

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Part Time

Designed for the working professional, our part time programmes provides you with the flexibility and benefit of our myWay Blended Learning with at home exercises/assignments and mentored or in-class lectures at a manageable schedule and pace.

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Online

We have re-defined online learning. Our myWay Online Learning ensures that the student is supported by technology and people throughout his academic journey. We focus on a blended learning approach, combining online Virtual Classrooms, at home exercises, activities and project-based assignments bundled with fully developed video lectures, all managed by our student learning platform.

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Student Testimonials

To Everyone at The Draughting Academy,
Thank you for making my experience at the Academy so memorable! As someone that had no draughting experience prior to attending the academy, I felt very comfortable and truly mentored throughout the course. I learnt a tremendous amount thanks to all the lecturers' patience and guidance, and am now in a position I could never have dreamed of. Thank You!

Stephanie Kaiser, Alumni Student

I have been a Draughtsman for 8+ years and thought that I knew all there is to know about Draughting. All I can say is, “I was wrong”. The Draughting Academy made me a better, more accurate and more sufficient Draughtsman. Thank you for helping me to hone myself into a proficient and more confident Draughtsman. By far the best thing that could ever happen to my Draughting carrier!

Gert Strydom, CAD Operator, Alumni Student

Ek wil graag die geleentheid gebruik om almal baie dankie te se vir al die moeite en werk wat in ons gradering in gegaan het. Almal met wie ek die aand gesels het was vreeslik beindruk met hoe dinge gereel was. Die hele kurses was n wonderlike ondervinding en dit was n voorreg om julle almal te leer ken.

Henk Schoeman, Alumni Student

Dear Clarisa, Thank you for all your help this past the year. You have been a great help throughout this year. My experience with college has been good overall and you guys have gone out of your way to accommodate me. Distance learning is no joke and you guys have made it a positive experience.Thank you and enjoy your holiday.

Kegan Boddy, Distance Learning Student

Thank You. You people are the best. 

I am very gratefull for all your help.

Chante Meyer, Proud Student

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the AIE Team for a wonderful open day held this previous weekend. I really enjoyed myself i found it very informative. And Harold did a great job in taking us through the entire presentation. And to add on that, as im looking to enrol for a Software Development Program, i hope i can also be part of the this wonderful Institution, i think there are opportunities of growing and advancing one's Career with in the Institution. I'm totally blown away by the vision and the direction were the Institution is heading and indeed the Future is looking very bright.

Looking forward to being part of the Institution soon!

Allucius, Proud Student

I would like to thank the AIE team for their excellent support. 

This makes it really worth to say that my child is studying at AIE.

Keep up the good work!

Yoelandy Barbery, Proud Parent

Career Video

Watch this video to understand a day in the life of an Architectural Draughtsman. 

Important Notes

AIE (Academic Institute of Excellence) has been granted provisional registration as a private college in terms of Section 31(3) of the CET Act and Regulation 12(4), with registration number 2018/FE07/003 for a period of three years. 

This programme is accredited, and quality assured by the Construction SETA (CETA), accreditation number  # ACC/17/07/00016

The AIE is registered with the DHET as a Private TVET College, which means we only offer occupational qualifications that are accredited by Umalusi, the (QCTO) Quality Council for Trades and Occupations, any of the SETAs and other Regulatory Bodies that have had their qualifications accredited by the QCTO.

Occupational qualifications that fall within the domain of any SETA, are NOT accredited by a Professional Body Regulator, such as SACAP.

Theory Modules:

 

  • Architectural Design
  • Construction Technology & Detailing
  • Architectural Representation & Draughting
  • Computer Applications
  • History & Theory of Architecture
  • Communication in Architecture
  • Entrepreneurship

 

Practical Modules (1 week each):

 

  • Workshop Safety 
  • Land Surveying   
  • Plumbing and Water Reticulation  
  • Electrical Wiring 

 

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* Please note that practical modules do not apply to part-time or correspondence students but can be requested at an extra cost.

 

 

Software Modules:

 

  • AutoCAD Essentials  
Autocad
  • Autodesk Revit Essentials 
Revit
  • Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign Introduction 
  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel & PowerPoint 
  
  • 3DS Max 

          3DS max

 

 

 

 

On Exit: Workplace Preparation Module

 

You will only attend the WPM on your exit year. The Workplace Preparation Module is designed for students to acquire the requisite skills and attributes to help you integrate into the world of work more easily. Move from the world of education to the world of work with essential and/or specialized skills that will improve your employment (or self-employment) prospects. This program is done for all students and consist of:

 

Modules covered:

 

  • Preparing for an interview;
  • Conduct and Behaviour During an Interview;
  • Communication Skills;
  • Understanding Legislation;
  • Preparing the CV that Everybody Wants to See;
  • Using Social Media;
  • Starting the Job seeking Journey
  • Registering on our recruitment portal. 
  • Campus
    Registration Close Date
    Start Date
    Type
  • 29 January 2021
    04 February 2021
    Correspondence
  • Campus
    Registration Close Date
    Start Date
    Type
  • 15 July 2020
    Late Registration In Progress
    20 July 2020
    Part Time
  • 15 July 2020
    Late Registration In Progress
    20 July 2020
    Full Time
  • 29 January 2021
    04 February 2021
    Full Time
  • 29 January 2021
    04 February 2021
    Part Time
  • Campus
    Registration Close Date
    Start Date
    Type
  • 15 July 2020
    Late Registration In Progress
    20 July 2020
    Full Time
  • 15 July 2020
    Late Registration In Progress
    20 July 2020
    Part Time
  • 29 January 2021
    04 February 2021
    Full Time
  • 29 January 2021
    04 February 2021
    Part Time

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