Open Day & Interactive Experience Expo, 31 August '19
We will be opening our doors to potential students eager to find out about the AIE programmes starting in September 2019 and January 2020. Our Interactive Experience Expo is a great opportunity to get creative with practical workshops hosted by each school and see the new Virtual Reality Lab in action.
Our Multi-Disciplinary Draughting National Certificate is one of the best, and most popular qualification for a draughtsperson. It is the most recognised draughting qualification in the industry as well as the pre-requisite for any further studies in draughting. It will introduce you not only to the fundamentals of draughting but also your draughting software tools and numerous draughting disciplines such as architectural, mechanical, structural, process plant and many more. This qualification will also prepare you for the MDDOP N4/N5 national examinations from the Department of Education.
Features & Benefits
This qualification will consist of 9 multi-disciplinary, cross - industry subjects that will include specialised, industry market-driven subjects such as building, mechanical, structural, electrical, process plant and others.
This multi-disciplinary approach provides a wide range of occupational options for optimal job market compatibility as it does not limit the student to a single discipline. It also allows the learner to choose a preferred specialisation early on in their career.
The qualification integrates up to ten internationally recognised CAD software courses, accepted by industry at the value of thousands of Rands, a critically advantageous consideration for any employer when considering new draughtspersons. We utilise industry leading CAD/CAM/CAE software including Autodesk, Solidworks, ArchiCAD and SketchUp ensuring that you are educated in theory as well as the industry used CAD software.
Scarce industry skills such as Project Management and BIM Management was added to further maximum employment success.
Students can also participate in an optional practical programme where they will learn the design to manufacturing process.
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.
No drawing subject at school? You can still apply but you must go through ourTechnical Bridging Course (LEARN MORE>)first, done 1 week prior to the start of the draughting qualification.
No matric?You still have options. Do our Engineering National Certificate N3 (LEARN MORE>)
Articulation Options
On successful completion of this qualification, you can articulate into the following:
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:
The Draughting Academy Multi Disciplinary Draughting Certificate.
N4/N5 MDDOP National Certificate Accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training (Upon completion of the DOE exams).
Autodesk Certified Training Center Certificate for each Autodesk course completed.
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.
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.
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.
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
Career Video
Watch this video to understand a day in the life of a senior draughtsman.
Important Notes
Please note that you are required to have your own computer. Should you not have one, we can supply you with a laptop as part of your package. Please note that additional costs will apply. The below shows the recommended specification.
CPU
Intel® Core™ i5 or i7, 2.4 GHZ or more (i7 preferred)
MEMORY
8GB DDR3 Memory (16GB preferred)
GRAPHICS
1GB Dedicated Graphics Card (NVIDIA recommended)
HARD DRIVE
1TB+ HDD
OPERATING SYSTEM
Windows 10 (64 Bit)
PART 1: Multi-Disciplinary Draughting CORE
During this part all students will learn draughting techniques in various different industries as well as a array of industry recognized and utilized software. The below diagram explains the industries and software.
THEORY SUBJECTS
SOFTWARE SUBJECTS
Drawing Office Orientation
AutoCAD 2D Fundamentals
Building Draughting
AutoCAD Advanced
Mechanical Draughting
3D Modeling with Autodesk Fusion 360
Electrical Draughting
AutoCAD Electrical
Structural Steel Detailing
AutoCAD P & ID
Pictorial Draughting
Autodesk Inventor Essentials
General Draughting
Autodesk Revit Architecture
Piping Draughting
Autodesk Navisworks
Virtual Reality
With Virtual Reality becoming one of the fastest growing fields in the game industry we believe no gaming course would be complete without introducing the student to the specific requirements and nuances of designing for this interface. Our VR module is a standalone course that will not only introduce the basic concepts of VR but also expose the student to some of the fields beyond gaming where this is being applied and the specific needs of working in those industries.
* Please note that The AIE retains the right to change the structure of the course as and when needed.
PART 2: Specialisations (Choose one)
During this part each student will choose a specialized industry in which they would like to focus on. We cover more CAD applications specific to each industry as well as additional subjects like project management and BIM management.
* Please note that AIE retains the right to change the structure of the course as and when needed.
PART 3: Workplace Preparation Module
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:
Learning Methods
