Curriculum For
Certificate in Basic Architectural Drafting (1- Year Course) Code:VD30S001
(2013)
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Table of Contents
Scheme of studies ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Overall objective of course .................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Competencies gained after completion of course .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Job opportunities available immediately and in the future .................................................................................................................................... 6
Trainee entry level ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Minimum qualification of trainer ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Medium of Instruction i.e. language of instruction ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Sequence of the modules ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Timeframe of assessment (recommendation) ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Overview about the program Curriculum for (Basic Architecture Drafting) ........................................................................................................ 8
Curriculum Contents (Teaching and Learning Guide) ............................................................................................................................................12
Module 1: Apply Drafting Fundamentals ...........................................................................................................................................................12
Module 2: Title....To Calculate Technical Mathematics ......................................................................................................................................21
Module 3: Title....Apply Drafting standards .......................................................................................................................................................28
Module 4: Title....Perform Drafting practice ......................................................................................................................................................31
Module 5: Title....Computer Aided Drafting ......................................................................................................................................................36
Module 6: Title..Building materials and process ................................................................................................................................................42
Module 7: Title..Employability Skills ..................................................................................................................................................................47
Assessment ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................52
Module 1 (Apply Drafting Fundamental) ...........................................................................................................................................................52
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Module 2 (Perform technical mathematics) ......................................................................................................................................................56
Module 3(Apply Drafting standards) .................................................................................................................................................................61
Module 4 (Computer Aided Drafting) ................................................................................................................................................................63
Module 5 (Perform Drafting Practice) ...............................................................................................................................................................67
Module 6 (Building materials process) ..............................................................................................................................................................70
Module J: Employability Skills ...........................................................................................................................................................................74
List of Tools, Machinery & Equipment ...............................................................................................................................................................77
List of Consumable Supplies..............................................................................................................................................................................78
Contributions for Development of This Curriculum ...............................................................................................................................................79
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Scheme of studies
Sr. Modules Theory Hrs Practical Hrs Total Hrs
1 A: Apply Drafting Fundamentals 40 200 240
2 B: Calculate Technical mathematics
80 0 80
3 C: Apply Drafting Standards 30 160 190
4 D: Perform Drafting Practice 30 450 480
5 E: Computer Aided Drafting 50 370 420
6 F: Building Materials & Process 70 60 130
7 G: Employability skills 20 40 60
320 1280 1600
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Introduction
The Architecture Drafting course has been designed for architecture and construction industries. This course is for those learners
who want to start their career in architecture industry. Those workers who are already working in construction or architecture industry
can benefit from this course by improving their skills. In this course drafting skills regarding architecture field has been covered with
an emphasis on gaining competencies required to perform the job as a Draftsperson.
Overall objective of course The course is developed on the philosophy of competency-based training which enables a learner to acquire competencies required
to perform his/her job efficiently. However, the course has the following objectives:
Develop skills of architecture drafting to new entrants in the industry.
Improve skills of those who are already working in the industry.
Eradicate unemployment from the country by providing them skills and competencies.
Competencies gained after completion of course The competencies covered in this course are as under:
Apply Drafting standards
Perform Technical mathematics
Make architectural drawings on 2d AutoCAD
Develop presentation drawings
Create architectural working drawings
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To know about building materials and process
Prepare himself/herself to do job in the market.
Job opportunities available immediately and in the future Draftsperson
CAD Operator
Can work as a free lancer
Trainee entry level
Minimum Metric
Minimum qualification of trainer B. Arch with three years experience or Diploma in Architecture (DAE) with 5 years experience.
Medium of Instruction i.e. language of instruction
English/Urdu
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Sequence of the modules
S.No. Name of Module
1 Apply Drafting Fundamentals
2 Calculate Technical Mathematics
3 Apply Drafting Standards
4 Perform Drafting Practice
5 Computer Aided Drafting
6 Building Material and Process
7 Employability Skills
Timeframe of assessment (recommendation)
Assessments should be scheduled during modules and at the completion of modules, depending on the exercises
assigned
Informal critiques which do not entail grading should be conducted frequently so that students can learn from each
others mistake.
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Overview about the program Curriculum for (Basic Architecture Drafting)
Module Title and Aim Learning Units Theory1 Days/hours
Workplace2 Days/hours
Timeframe of modules
Module 1
Apply Drafting Fundamentals Aim: This module covers the application of drafting fundamentals.
LU-A1Createstill life
sketches LU-A2 use basic measuring
tools Lu-A3 Apply Line types LU A4Lettering on Drawing LU-A5Labeling on Drawing LU-A6Make Legends and
