Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEngTech)

Civil
Learner Guide

Technical graphics 1A (CDRCIA1)

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Table of Contents

ACTION WORDS ..........................................................................................................................................................................II

SECTION A: ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS ............................................................................................................................. 1

WELCOME ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................1
CONTACT INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................................................................................1

SECTION B: INFORMATION SHEET ON ACADEMIC PROGRAMME QUALITY........................................................... 2

LECTURE / WORK SCHEDULE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Plagiarism ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Grievance Procedure ............................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Sick Tests...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
The learner should bring a valid doctor’s note as soon as possible after missing an assessment. ........................... 4
A fraudulent doctor’s note will result in disciplinary action being taken against the student by the university
......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Class Attendance ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
SUPPORT SERVICES AND RESOURCES .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
MODULE NQF LEVEL .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
DURATION OF MODULE...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
PURPOSE OF MODULE ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
MODULE LEARNING OBJECTIVES ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7

SECTION C: ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES ............................................................................................................................... 8

ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITIES, WEIGHTS AND PASSING CRITERIA ............................................................................................................. 8

Coursework ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Examination ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
FEEDBACK MECHANISMS................................................................................................................................................................................ 13

SECTION D: FACILITATION OF LEARNING ....................................................................................................................... 14

LEARNING UNIT OBJECTIVES ......................................................................................................................................................................... 14

SECTION E: GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES ................................................................. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

GRADUATE ATTRUBUTES RELEVANT TO MODULE....................................................................................................................................... 18

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTE RUBRIC ......................................................................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
DISCLAIMER......................................................................................................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

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ACTION WORDS
Action words that you may be exposed to in this learning guide
Apply Put to practical use or make use of a relevant equation or law.
Calculate Determine the value, using formulae or specific calculation methods.
Classify Group concepts or subjects together based on certain characteristics or
commonalities.
Compare Point out the similarities and differences between objects or points of view.
The word contrast can also be used.
Convert Transform a quantity expressed in one unit to a quantity expressed in another
unit.
Define Give a short and clear description of a term or concept.
Demonstrate Show clearly/prove/make clear by reasoning or evidence/illustrate and
explain, especially with many examples.
Derive Deduce or infer something from the given information.
Describe Tell in detail how a process works or how a subject appears. You need not
comment on the process or the subject or give your own point of view.
Differentiate Find differences between objects or statements.
Discuss Explain terms or concepts in your own words. Give comments or give your
own point of view.
Distinguish Write down the differences between subjects or concepts.
Draw Create a drawing, diagram or representation of a subject or concept.
Explain Write about the subject in your own words. Clarify or give reasons – it may
be useful to use examples or illustrations. You must prove that you
understand the content.
Formulate Express in a concise, systematic way.
Identify Establish the identity or recognise a process.
Illustrate Explain by means of detailed descriptions and drawings.
Interpret Explain or clarify the meaning of a concept/value.
List/Name Briefly write down the facts or main points.
Motivate Give reason(s) for your answer.
Name Nominate or specify a site or process.
Organise Arrange data according to certain criteria.
Predict Use the facts available to derive an outcome.
Relate Show the relation/connection of entities, how the concepts can be linked.
Solve Find an answer by using critical thinking and/or calculations.
Summarise Briefly state/list/write down only the most important detail/facts.
Understand Show insight into or know the meaning/nature of a concept or term; to
comprehend.

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SECTION A: ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

WELCOME
Welcome to Drawings 1A (CDRCIA1)

This learner guide serves as a map of content to be covered and assessments to be undertaken at appropriate venues, dates and
times

CONTACT INFORMATION

Faculty Officer: Mr. B. Nkosi Marupeng Building, DFC (011) 559 6761
Head of Department: Dr. M.Mashinini Office: 7220, John Orr Building (011) 559 6795
Departmental Secretary: Mrs L. Bolilitye Office: 7222, John Orr Building (011) 559 6136
Module Lecturer: Ms. L. Ntsie Office: 107, Civil Eng. Dpt (011) 559 6841
Please use email to book appointments (Loraton@uj.ac.za)

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SECTION B: INFORMATION SHEET ON ACADEMIC PROGRAMME QUALITY

LECTURE / WORK SCHEDULE

Contact sessions are as per the Class calendar for the semester handed to you at registration and as per the Departmental Schedule
fixed on the Departmental Notice Board.

The following table details the lecture / work schedule for this module:

Contact Sessions Learning Unit Title

Week 1 1 Introduction to the principles of drafting technology
Week 2, 3 & 4 2 Some important construction techniques and Reproduction Drawing
Week 5, 6 & 7 3 1st and 3rd angle Orthographic Projection
Week 8 & 9 4 Isometric Drawing
Week 10 & 11 5 Sectional Drawing of Single Components
Week 12, 13 & 14 6 Building Construction

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

The UJ’s educational policy, General Regulation and Faculty Regulations, is applicable and is available for scrutiny at the faculty
office.

Plagiarism
Dishonesty and plagiarism are not tolerated and will be punished.

• Plagiarism is the verbatim (word-for-word) use of another’s work and presenting it as if it were one’s own.

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It is important to acknowledge any thoughts, ideas and information which are not your own. It is also important to use a standard form
of referencing to provide all relevant information that will help any person who may be interested to read further about the information.
As a result, you need to keep an accurate record of collecting your data.
• You will be required to cite your source(s), especially when referring to an item within your text. You are also required to
indicate the reference where the citation can be found at the end of your work.
• The different lecturers within the University may require you to use a particular (or different) way of citation. It is therefore
important for you to enquire and adhere to the requirements set by your lecturers.
• The proper procedures are laid down by the University and the Faculty is responsible for strategies that address means of
preventing, monitoring and handling acts of plagiarism.

Copyright issues are handled in accordance with DALRO principles and procedures.

Electronic reports of your work may be assessed using appropriate software to check against plagiarism.

Grievance Procedure
You must be able to follow procedures, solve problems and manage conflict. The Faculty’s grievance procedure should be followed
in case of any dissatisfaction or grievance. Therefore, firstly, if you experience any problems in this module, please contact the lecturer
or faculty officer as soon as possible so that we can find an appropriate solution. If a satisfactory agreement is not reached, then,
secondly, you may consult with the Head of the Department, then with the Vice Dean or with the Dean of the Faculty.

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Sick Tests
The learner should bring a valid doctor’s note as soon as possible after missing an assessment (within 7days).

A fraudulent doctor’s note will result in disciplinary action being taken against the student by the university

Class Attendance
Class attendance is compulsory

SUPPORT SERVICES AND RESOURCES

To ensure that you have all the support you need to successfully complete this course, we have made the resources listed below
available to you. We are confident that, if you follow our suggestions for studying this course and use all these resources to their full
potential, you will do very well.

1. Prescribed reading/ text book/ reading package

Your prescribed reading for this course is as follows:

 Engineering Drawing for Technology Students, P. Stachelhaus (J.J. Publisher)

Additional recommended e-book reading for this course is:

 Machine Drawing by K.L. Narayana, P. Kannaiah, and K. Venkata Reddy e-book, Publishers New Age
International Pvt. Ltd., Publishers

2. Library

Please contact the UJ DFC librarian for information on different resources available, using the library link on the UJ website or
library live on your Ulink site.

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3. Additional requirements

• Learners are advised to make use of the consultation times with the Lecturer as per schedule published by the department.
• Learners are required to use knowledge gained from previous modules (due to the module length there is no time for prolonged
revisions)

4. Required drawing equipment

Compulsory Optional
(a) A3 Drawing board (a) 0,3 mm Compass
(b) 0,5 mm Clutch pencil (F lead) attachment
(c) 0,3 mm Clutch pencil (F or H lead) (b) 0,5 mm Compass
(d) Ruler (plain or scale) attachment
(e) 30º/60º set square (c) Protractor
(f) 45º set square (d) Nut stencil
(g) Compass (with centre adjusting wheel) (e) Letter stencil
(h) Circle stencil (f) Ellipse stencil
(i) Eraser
(j) Eraser shield
(k) Masking tape
(l) Duster or soft clean cloth

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MODULE NQF LEVEL

NQF level 5
Credits 7
Study field Engineering
Subfield Civil Engineering Technology

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There is no Pre-requisite subject required for this module.

The following learning is assumed to be in place:

• Competence in using a ruler and a compass to accurately construct diagrams occurring in Grade 12 Geometry.

DURATION OF MODULE
The module duration is one semester, approximately 14 weeks.

PURPOSE OF MODULE
The purpose of this offering is for the learner to become competent in the use of a drawing board and associated instruments to
understand and produce accurate engineering drawings according to the latest version of SANS0111. Technical Graphics focuses on
the drawing of single components as well as assembly drawings.

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The following table describes the detailed content in each Learning Unit.

Learning Unit Topic

1 Introduction to the principles of drafting technology
2 Some important construction techniques and Reproduction Drawing
3 Orthographic Projection
4 Isometric Drawing
5 Sectional Drawing of Single Components
6 Building Construction

MODULE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this module you should be able to do the following:

• Be familiar with the field of technical drawing

• Understand the graphic language
• Be familiar with information on drawings in a given context
• Be able to draw using numerous important construction techniques
• Apply two conventions of presenting an object in two-dimensions
• Be able to construct drawings in a pictorial view
• Be able to section orthographic views

This module addresses and/builds up knowledge towards Graduate Attribute 5 & 6.

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SECTION C: ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES

ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITIES, WEIGHTS AND PASSING CRITERIA

When writing tests and examinations, it is imperative that the student is able to identify herself/himself positively to the
invigilator. If the student card has a faded picture, it is the student’s responsibility to replace the damage or lost student
card (suggestion: in the event of an emergency bring along your ID document).

This is a continuous evaluation course, with no final exam. This implies that tests and assignments will be more frequent as
compared to other subjects. A portfolio containing all the tests and assignments done during the course may be required at
the end of the semester, subject to the discretion of your lecturer.

Assessment of technical drawings will take cognisance of correctness, neatness, accuracy, line-work and dimensions
according to SANS 0111.

Coursework

A minimum of four tests will be written; one after completion of each section. The tests will be written on (one on orthographic
Projection, one on isometric projection, and the other two on sectional drawing of components and assemblies), each tests
count towards the final mark. The remaining assessments will comprise of assignments determined by the lecturer.
Students have to obtain minimum 50% final marks to pass this subject.

The table below shows the detailed assessment contributions to the final mark for this module.

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Assessment Learning objectives Weight
Test 1 In Orthographic Projection draw the primary views of simple mechanical components in
1st and 3rd angle Orthographic Projection from a given isometric drawing or from two
given orthographic views of the component. according to SANS 0111:
A. Including the following competences:
 Geometrical constructions
 Tangency
 Visible outlines and edges
 Hidden details
 Centre lines
 Border and Title block with:- 20%
o Projection symbol
o Title
o Scale
o Learner number
B. But excluding the following:
 Dimensions
 Castings
 Auxiliary views
 Sectional views

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Test 2 Make an Isometric Drawing from two given orthographic views in 1st and 3rd angle of
a component based on the following assessment criteria:
Correctness, neatness, accuracy, planning and line-work according to
SANS 0111:
A. Including the following competences:

 Isometric circle
 Border and Title block with:
o Title
o Scale 20%
o Learner number
 Isometric scale
 Hidden detail
 Dimensions
 Centre lines
 Interpenetration curves

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Test 3 Make Sectional Drawing of Single Component in 1st and 3rd angle orthographic
projection from two given orthographic views of the component based on the following
assessment criteria:
Correctness, neatness, accuracy, planning and line-work according to SANS 0111:
A. Including the following competences:
 Castings
 Hatching
 Hidden detail on portions not in section
20%
 Centre lines
 Cutting plane lines
 Dimensions
 Border and Title block
 Projection symbol
B. But excluding the following:
 ISO limits and fits, i.e. tolerances
 Machine & surface texture symbols

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 Test 4 Make Building Construction and floor plan designs from given views of detail drawings
based on the following assessment criteria:
Correctness, neatness, accuracy, planning and line-work according to SANS 0111:
A. Including the following competences:
 Threaded fasteners
 Item numbers
 Hatching
 Hidden detail on portions not in section
 Centre lines
 Cutting plane lines 20%
 Overall dimensions only
 Parts list
 Border and Title block with:-
o Projection symbol
o Title
o Scale
o Learner number
B. But excluding the following:
 ISO limits and fits, i.e. tolerances
 Machine & surface texture symbols
Assignments From orthographic projection, isometric projection, and sectional drawings of single
components and building construction. (A total of 4 assignments where each would 20%
weight 5%)
TOTAL MODULE MARK 100%
Assessment dates will be communicated by the department at the beginning of the semester

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Examination

There is no examination in this module

FEEDBACK MECHANISMS

Feedback is an essential part of assessment and learning. Therefore, solution templates (memoranda) and useful
comments will be provided after each assessment to maximise your learning.

Assessment scores will be made available to the students typically via Blackboard or by use of other discreet methods.

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SECTION D: FACILITATION OF LEARNING
The following table aligns the Weekly Themes, Learning Objectives, Assessment Criteria and Media / Resources for
this Module:

LEARNING UNIT OBJECTIVES

The Table below provides detail on learning objectives to be covered in this module.

Week 1: Themes Learning Unit 1 Assessment criteria Media / resources for

Objectives this unit
Introduction to the • Be familiar with the • Apply the layout and paper size • Learner guide
principles of drafting field of technical correctly
• Lectures
technology drawing
• Use and take care of drawing
• Text Book
• Understand the equipment correctly
graphic language, • Illustrative
• Construct and complete the title
and examples
block correctly
• Be familiar with the • Library research
• Write according to the SANS0111
information on
lettering code
drawings in a given
context. • Know and apply various line types
and thicknesses on a drawing
• Dimension a view correctly
• Know and apply abbreviations and
component terms correctly

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Week 2: Themes Learning Unit 2 Assessment criteria Media / resources for
Objectives this unit
Some important • Be able to draw • Construct an ellipse using the four • Lectures
construction using numerous center method
• Text Book
techniques and important
• Drawing a line parallel to another
Reproduction construction • Illustrative
Drawing techniques • Drawing an arc tangent external to examples
two arcs tangency
• Library research
• Complete drawing in a prescribed
time
Week 3: Themes Learning Unit 2 Assessment Criteria Media / Resources for
Objectives this unit
Reproduction • Be able to draw • Drawing an arc tangent to two arcs • Lectures
Drawing using numerous and enclosing them
• Text Book
important
• Complete drawings in a prescribed
construction • Illustrative
time
techniques examples
• Library research

Week 4: Themes Learning Unit 2 Assessment Criteria Media/Resources

Objectives for this unit

Reproduction • Be able to draw • Construct geometrical figures by • Lectures

Drawing using numerous applying various principles of • Text Book
important tangency
construction • Illustrative
• Complete drawings in a prescribed examples
techniques
time
• Library research

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Week 5: Themes Learning Unit 2 Assessment Criteria Media / Resources for
Objectives this unit
• Apply two
Orthographic • From a given pictorial view, draw • Lectures
Projection conventions of
in first angle orthographic
presenting an • Text Book
projection the three main views(
object in two- • Illustrative
i.e. front view, side view and top
dimensions examples
view)
• Complete drawings in a prescribed • Library research
time
Week 6: Themes Learning Unit 3 Assessment Criteria Media / Resources for
Objectives this unit
• Apply two
Orthographic • From a given pictorial view, draw • Lectures
Projection conventions of
in third angle orthographic
presenting an • Text Book
projection the three main views(
object in two- • Illustrative
i.e. front view, side view and top
dimensions examples
view)
• Complete drawings in a prescribed • Library research
time
Learning Unit 3
Week 7: Themes Assessment Criteria Media/Resources
Objectives
for this unit
• Apply two
Orthographic • Draw the primary views of simple • Lectures
Projection conventions of mechanical components in first and
presenting an third angle orthographic projection • Text Book
object in two- from two given views of the • Illustrative
dimensions components
examples
• Complete drawings in a prescribed
time Library research

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Week 8: Themes Learning Unit 4 Assessment Criteria Media / Resources for
Objectives this unit
• Be able to
Isometric Drawing • Construct a circle in isometric view • Lectures
construct drawings
in a pictorial view • Construct a drawing of a • Text Book
component in isometric view
• Illustrative
• Complete drawings in a prescribed examples
time
• Library research
Week 9: Themes Learning Unit 3 Assessment Criteria Media / Resources for
Objectives this unit
Isometric Drawing • Be able to • Show an understanding of • Lectures
construct drawings orthographic projection by
• Text Book
in a pictorial view constructing an isometric view
• Illustrative
• Complete drawings in a prescribed
examples
time
• Library research

Week 10,11,12,13,14: Learning Unit 4 Assessment Criteria Media / Resources for

Themes Objectives this unit
Building construction • Be able to do floor • Construct full- views of buildings • Lectures
plans and designs drawn.
• Text Book
of buildings/ House
• Complete drawings in a prescribed
• Illustrative
time
examples
• Library research

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GRADUATE ATTRUBUTES RELEVANT TO MODULE
The graduate is able to demonstrate competence in the graduate attribute 1 to 10. The graduate attributes are stated
generically and may be assessed in various engineering disciplinary or cross-disciplinary contexts in a provider-based or
simulated practice environment. Words and phrases having specific meaning are defined in this document or in the ECSA
document E-01-P.

This module does not assess any Graduate attribute but prepares students for Graduate Attribute 8 which is assessed
in Capstone design module for both Civil and Structures groups.

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