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CONTENTS

SECTION 1:INTRODUCTION TO THE CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT POLICYSTATEMENTS

1.1 Background

1.2 Overview

1.3 General aims of the South African curriculum

1.4 Time allocation

1.4.1 Foundation Phase1.4.2 Intermediate Phase1.4.3 Senior Phase1.4.4 Grades 10 12

SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL TECHNOLOGY

2.1 What is Civil Technology?

2.2 Topics to be studied in Civil Technology

2.3 Specific aims

2.4 Requirements for Civil Technology as a subject

2.5 Career opportunities

SECTION 3: OVERVIEW OF TOPICS PER TERM AND ANNUAL TEACHING PLANS

3.1 Content overview

3.2 Content outline per term

SECTION 4: ASSESSMENT IN CIVIL TECHNOLOGY

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Informal or daily assessment (assessment for learning)

4.3 Formal assessment (assessment of learning)4.3.1 Formal assessment requirements

4.4 Projects

4.5 Programme of assessment4.5.1 Timing of tests and tasks4.5.2 Examinations

4.6 RECORDING

4.7 Reporting


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4.8 Moderation of assessment

4.8.1 PAT moderation4.8.2 SBA moderation

4.9 Practical assessment task

4.10 Progression and promotion

4.11 General


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SECTION 1

NATIONAL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT POLICY STATEMENT

FOR CIVIL TECHNOLOGY IN THE FURTHER EDUCATION AND

TRAINING PHASE (GRADES 10-12)

1.1 Background

The National Curriculum Statement Grades R 12 (NCS) stipulates policy on curriculum and

assessment in the schooling sector.

To improve its implementation, the National Curriculum Statement was amended, with the

amendments coming into effect in January 2012. A single comprehensive National Curriculum and

Assessment Policy Statement was developed for each subject to replace the old Subject

Statements, Learning Programme Guidelines and Subject Assessment Guidelines in Grades R -

12.

The amended National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (January 2012) replace the

National Curriculum Statements Grades R - 9 (2002) and the National Curriculum Statements

Grades 10 - 12 (2004).

1.2 Overview

(a) The National Curriculum Statement Grades R 12 (January 2012) represents a policy

statement for learning and teaching in South African schools and comprises the following:

National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements for each approved school subject

as listed in the policy document, National policy pertaining to the programme and promotion

requirements of the National Curriculum Statement Grades R 12, which replaces the

following policy documents:

(i) National Senior Certificate: A qualification at Level 4 on the National Qualifications

Framework (NQF);and

(ii) An addendum to the policy document, the National Senior Certificate: A qualification

at Level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), regarding learners with

special needs, published in the Government Gazette, No.29466 of 11 December

2006.

(b) The National Curriculum Statement Grades R 12 (January 2012) should be read in

conjunction with the National Protocol for Assessment Grade R 12, which replaces the

policy document, An addendum to the policy document, the National Senior Certificate: A

qualification at Level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), regarding the


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National Protocol for Assessment Grade R 12, published in the Government Gazette, No.

29467of 11 December 2006.

(c) The Subject Statements, Learning Programme Guidelines and Subject Assessment

Guidelines for Grades R - 9 and Grades 10 - 12 are repealed and replaced by the National

Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements for Grades R 12 (January 2012).

(d) The sections on the Curriculum and Assessment Policy as contemplated in Chapters 2, 3

and 4 of this document constitute the norms and standards of the National Curriculum

Statement Grades R 12 and therefore, in terms of section 6A of the South African

Schools Act, 1996 (Act No. 84 of 1996)form the basis for the Minister of Basic Education to

determine minimum outcomes and standards, as well as the processes and procedures for

the assessment of learner achievement to be applicable to public and independent schools.

1.3 General Aims of the South African Curriculum

(a) The National Curriculum Statement Grades R - 12gives expression to what is regarded to

be knowledge, skills and values worth learning. It will ensure that children acquire and

apply knowledge and skills in ways that are meaningful to their own lives. In this regard, the

curriculum promotes the idea of grounding knowledge in local contexts, while being

sensitive to global imperatives.

(b) The National Curriculum Statement Grades R - 12serves the purposes of:

equipping learners, irrespective of their socio-economic background, race,

gender, physical ability or intellectual ability, with the knowledge, skills and

values necessary for self-fulfilment and meaningful participation in society as

citizens of a free country;

providing access to higher education;

facilitating the transition of learners from education institutions to the workplace;

and providing employers with a sufficient profile of a learners competences.

(c) The National Curriculum Statement Grades R - 12is based on the following principles:

Social transformation: ensuring that the educational imbalances of the past are

redressed, and that equal educational opportunities are provided for all sections

of the population;

Active and critical learning: encouraging an active and critical approach to

learning, rather than rote and uncritical learning of given truths;


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High knowledge and high skills: the minimum standards of knowledge and skills

to be achieved at each grade are specified and sets high, achievable standards

in all subjects;

Progression: the content and context of each grade show progression from

simple to complex; Human rights, inclusivity, environmental and social justice: infusing the

principles and practices of social and environmental justice and human rights as

defined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. The National

Curriculum Statement Grades 10 12 (General) is sensitive to issues of

diversity such as poverty, inequality, race, gender, language, age, disability and

other factors;

Valuing indigenous knowledge systems: acknowledging the rich history and

heritage of this country as important contributors to nurturing the values

contained in the Constitution; and

Credibility, quality and efficiency: providing an education that is comparable in

quality, breadth and depth to those of other countries.

(d) The National Curriculum Statement Grades R - 12aims to produce learners who are able

to:

identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative

thinking;

work effectively as individuals and with others as members of a team;

organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively;

collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information;

communicate effectively using visual, symbolic and/or language skills in various

modes;

use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility

towards the environment and the health of others; and

demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by

recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

(e) Inclusivity should become a central part of the organisation, planning and teaching

at each school. This can only happen if all teachers have a sound understanding of

how to recognise and address barriers to learning, and how to plan for diversity.

The key to managing inclusivity is ensuring that barriers are identified and

addressed by all the relevant support structures within the school community,

including teachers, district-based support teams, institutional-level support teams,


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III. MathematicsIV. Science and TechnologyV. Social SciencesVI. Life Skills

Creative Arts

Physical Education

Religion Studies

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1.51.51

1.4.3 Senior Phase

(a) The instructional time in the Senior Phase is as follows:

SubjectTime allocation per

week (hours)

I. Home Language

II. First Additional Language

III. Mathematics

IV. Natural Sciences

V. Social Sciences

VI. Technology

VII. Economic Management

Sciences

VIII. Life Orientation

IX. Arts and Culture

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4

4.5

3

3

2

2

2

2

1.4.4 Grades 10 12

(a) The instructional time in Grades 1012 is as follows:

SubjectTime allocation per

week (hours)

I. Home Language

II. First Additional Language

III. Mathematics/Technical

Mathematics

IV. Life Orientation

V. Three Electives

4.5

4.5

4.5

2

12 (3x4 h)

The allocated time per week may be used only for the minimum required NCS subjects as

specified above, and may not be used for any additional subjects added to the list of

minimum subjects. Should a learner wish to offer additional subjects, additional time must

be allocated to offer these subjects.


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SECTION 2

CIVIL TECHNOLOGY

2.1What is Civil Technology?

Civil Technology focuses on concepts and principles in the built environment and on the technological

process. It embraces practical skills and the application of scientific principles. This subject aims to create and

improve the built environment to enhance the quality of life of the individual and society and to ensure the

sustainable use of the natural environment. The subject focuses on three main areas, namely:

civil services;

construction; and

woodworking.

In the following section, the respective areas of specialisation is described and placed within theintended context.

2.1.1 Civil Services

Civil services can be construed as plumbing which focuses on the supply of cold and hot water

supplies to a building and the installation of a sewerage system enabling soiled, waste water and

storm water removal from a site. It focuses on materials and the way it is used to provide water and

sanitation on a site taking into account environmentally friendly technology (green energy). See the

content overview for the subject specific to gain insight of the topics taught.

2.1.2 Construction

Construction focuses on the development of concrete and brick structures in the built environment. It

focuses on materials and the way it is used to provide infrastructures in the development of sites

taking into account environmentally friendly technology (green energy). See the content overview for

the subject specific to gain insight of the topics taught.

2.1.3 Woodworking

Woodworking works hand in hand with construction. It focuses on structures such as roof trusses,

windows, doors and any part of a building that is made of timber. It also focuses on providing

temporary supporting structures to obtain permanent structures such as concrete floors, stairs, roofs

and arches. See the content overview for the subject specific to gain insight of the topics taught.


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2.2The table below indicates the main topics in Civil Technology according to the area of specialisation.

CIVIL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION WOODWORKING

Safety Safety Safety

Materials Materials Materials

Equipment Equipment Equipment

Graphics and communications Graphics and communications Graphics and communications

Terminology Terminology Terminology

Quantities Quantities Quantities

Joining Joining Joining

Construction Foundations Casement

Cold water supply Concrete Doors

Storm water Formwork Wall panelling

Hot water supply Reinforcements Centering

Roof work Cavity walls Formwork

Drainage (Sewerage) Lintels Shoring

Sanitary fitments Waterproofing Ironmongery

Concrete staircases Suspended timber floors

Roof coverings Ceiling

Brickwork Staircases

Piling Roofs

Rib and block floors Cupboards

Arches

Scaffolding

Plaster and screed


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2.3 Specific Aims

The aim of the subject Civil Technology is to develop the skills levels of learners from Grade 10

12 to such an extent that they will be able to enter a career pathway at a Further Education and

Training college or a university immediately after obtaining the National Senior Certificate .Learners will be ready to enter into learnerships or apprenticeships that will prepare them for a

trade test.

Through the integrated completion of theoretical work and the practical assessment tasks (PAT)

skills in respect of the following will be developed:

safe working practices;

good housekeeping;

first aid practices;

interpretation of working drawings;

erection of structures;

working with accurate measurements; and

workshop practice.

Knowledge of subject principles, combined with applied skills, equips the Civil Technology learner

with a unique set of skills, placing her or him apart from other learners and in a category much

desired by industry, tertiary institutions and entrepreneurs. Learners with Civil Technology as a

subject fare markedly better during the first two years at tertiary level when studying engineering

than learners without this background, giving them an advantage when studying engineering.

2.4 Requirements for Civil Technology as a Subject

Schools wishing to offer Civil Technology as a subject to learners should consider the following

requirements that should be met in order to successfully implement the subject into the schoolcurriculum.

Civil Technology as a subject allows for three fields of specialisation. Typically a school wishing tooffer more than one field of specialisation will have to comply with the following prerequisites:

Can teachers offer all the chosen areas of specialisation

Does the workshop cater for the areas of specialisation

Is it possible to cater for different groups within school time-tabling

Schools offering more than one field of specialisation are not allowed to mix groups.


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Lighting and ventilation is of extreme importance and a workshop should ideally have multiple exitswith doors that open outward. Windowpanes should be fitted and broken panes should bereplaced.

Tools and equipment should have sufficient storage and well developed storage managementsystem with an up to date inventory. Shelves should be clearly marked and storage areas defined.

Floors should have the needed demarcated markings and all areas should be clearly defined usinggreen, yellow and black paint, in line with industry standards. No carpets or nylon flooring isallowed. Rubber mats should be installed in areas where learners will work with installations thatwill be energized.

Walls should contain subject related posters and a designated area where learner projects can beexhibited should be clearly visible.

Good housekeeping principles require that all workshops be cleaned regularly. A suitable wasteremoval system should be in place to accommodate refuse, off-cut materials as well as chemicalwaste. The requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act 85 of 1993 need to becomplied with at all times.

A workshop assistant for the Civil Technology workshop is required to service the workshop. Thepurpose of this assistant is to perform preventative maintenance, maintenance, upgrading, serviceand repair of devices in cooperation with the subject teacher.

The workshop assistant is also required to assist in the safe preparation and completion ofpractical sessions with regards to issuing equipment and tools, keeping register of all equipmentand performing regular inventory stock taking.

An assistant in an Civil Technology workshop will be technically trained depending on the focus ofthe specialisation at the school. The assistant will also have a sound working knowledge of the

OHS Act and workshop related safety.

Instruments, measuring equipment and training equipment should have dust covers to keep itclean.

Tables, workbenches and machinery on stands should be permanently affixed to the floor, withisolation switches for the mains supply. All machines should have working machine guards.

Electrical motors should ideally be painted bright orange. Specification plates should be clearlylegible.

The workshop must have a lockable mains distribution board. The workshop must be fitted with anemergency cut of switch/s which is/are easily accessible at all times. The red, mushroom type,emergency switch should preferably be lockable to prevent accidental re-connection with mains inthe case of it being activated.

2.4.4 Sustainable Support

Civil Technology is a subject that requires sustained support. The Civil Technology workshoprequires regular resourcing for the purpose of completion of practical work as well as maintenance.Resourcing could be sub divided into the following categories:

Safety Equipment Tools and Equipment


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Consumable Materials

PAT Resources

Teaching and Learning Support Material

Preventative Maintenance

Maintenance

School management teams (SMT) at schools offering Civil Technology should take note of theimplications that the Civil Technology workshop has on the budget of the school.

Whilst it is common practice to provide a working budget to a workshop, it is imperative to note thatthe budget should be structured to not only cater for the completion of PAT by the learners, but itshould also allow for the teacher to replenish tools and equipment, acquire consumable materialsfor experiments, demonstrations and simulations.

Apart from the PAT resources needed, the teacher must also be allowed to supplement teachingand learning support material in the form of posters, models, examples, videos, periodicals andmore.

Preventative maintenance of training equipment on a regular basis as well as provisioning for theinevitable failure of equipment should not be disregarded, and the SMT of a school should have inplace a plan to regularly phase out and replace obsolete equipment and tools.

2.4.5 The following requirements are of the utmost importance in the offering of the subject:

1. Each learner should have access to:

a textbook;

a workshop with tools and equipment;

a variety of civil engineering and building industry magazines and reference books;

drawing equipment;

a calculator;

measuring equipment, tools and consumable items for civil technology; and

a computer with simulation and CAD software (strongly recommended).

2. The school should subscribe to at least one or two building and civil engineering magazines for the

teacher to keep abreast with the latest developments in the built environment. These magazines

could also be lent out to learners (in the same way as library books). These resources must be

readily available in the classroom or in the library.

3. The teacher should have a variety of reference books, charts and brochures in the classroom to

stimulate the learners interest in the subject.


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building surveyor;

engineering technician (civil);

engineering technologist (civi)

civil engineer


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SECTION 3

Content overview and outline

CIVIL SERVICES

3.1 Content overview: Civil Services

TOPIC GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

INTRODUCTION Introduction andorientation to the subjectand the three

specialisation areas inCivil Technology.

Introduction andorientation to the subjectcivil services

Introduction andorientation to thesubject civil services

OCCUPATIONALHEALTH AND SAFETYACT 85 of 1993 (OHS)

(Generic)

Requirements of theOHS act pertaining to;

Personal safety, generalsafety, Safety and healthaspects associated withstorage of materials,HIV and Aids andawareness of substanceabuse

Application of the OHSact pertaining to;Personal safety, generalsafety, safety and healthaspects associated withstorage of materials, HIVand Aids and awarenessof substance abuse

Application of theOHS act pertaining togeneral health andsafety related risks inthe workplace

OCCUPATIONALHEALTH AND SAFETY(OHS)

(Specific)


health and safety relatedrisks associated withexcavations andsafe manual handling ofheavy loads


health and safety relatedrisks associated withInfections and exposureto raw sewerage andsoldering

Application of theOHS act pertaining tohealth and safetyrelated risksassociated with deepmanholes,safeguarding ofopenings and the useof safety harnesses

MATERIALS

(Generic)

Basic properties ofmaterials andingredients of; concrete,screed, mortar, timber,

bricks, blocks, metals,adhesives and syntheticmaterials

Application and uses ofthe following; concrete,screed, mortar timber,

bricks and blocks, metals,

alloys, glass andsynthetic materials

Preservation andsustainability ofmaterials

MATERIALS

(Specific)

Knowledge of thedifferent classes ofcopper and high densitypolyethylene pipes

Application and uses ofsolder and ceramics

Explain chemicalreactions betweendissimilar materials

EQUIPMENT ANDTOOLS

(Generic)

Identification and properuse of the following;basic site equipment,bricklaying tools, settingout tools, jointing tools,

woodworking tools andplumbing tools

Identification, proper useand care of the following;basic site equipment,hand tools, brick cuttingtools, plastering tools,

woodworking tools,plumbing tools, power

Identification, properuse and care ofspecialised tools


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tools and constructionmachinery

EQUIPMENT ANDTOOLS

(Specific)

Identification and properuse of; cutting tools,marking off tools and

heating tools

Identification, proper useand care of; cutting tools,holding tools, fastening

tools and sheet metalwork machines

Identification, properuse and care ofpumps, drain cleaning

tools, machine toolsand testing tools

GRAPHICS AS MEANSOF COMMUNICATION

(Generic)

Introduction to graphicsas a means ofcommunication. Makebasic drawings related tothe building industry byapplying various scalesand exposure tocomputer aided

drawings

Make advanced drawingsby applying variousscales, advancedfreehand sketchingrelated to the buildingindustry, basic use ofcomputer aided drawingsand Interpretation of

drawings

Interpretation ofadvanced drawingsrelated to the buildingindustry


(Specific)

Freehand and scaledrawings relating to eachtopic and geometricalconstructions related topattern development.

Application of SANS0143.

Freehand and scaledrawings relating to eachtopic and patterndevelopment (Parallel linemethod). Application ofSANS 0143.

Freehand and scaledrawings related toeach topic and patterndevelopment (Parallelline method and radialline method).

Application of SANS0143.

QUANTITIES

(Generic)

Calculation of quantitiesfor a simple structure upto floor level. Volumes,areas, linearmeasurements

Calculation of quantitiesfor a simple structure upto wall plate level.Volumes, areas, linearmeasurements

Calculation ofquantities for subjectspecific areas

QUANTITIES

(Specific)

Determine from givendrawings the quantitiesof materials forelementary plumbinginstallations

Calculate from givendrawings the quantities ofmaterials for a smallbuilding

Calculate from givendrawings the quantitiesof bricks, volume ofconcrete, quantities ofhot and cold watersupply, waste waterand soiled waterdrainage pipes for asmall building as well

as volumes ofcylinders and cubes

JOINING

(Generic)

Identify and explain theuses of screws and nails

Identify and explain theproperties, uses,precautions andapplications of adhesives

Identify and explainthe uses of fixingagents

JOINING(Specific)

Identify and label from

drawings, sketches and

sectional views the

various methods of

joining of pipes, soft

solder and sheet metal

Explain the various

methods of joining of

pipes, soft solder and

sheet metal

Explain and apply the

various methods of

cutting, joining and

securing pipe

connections for joining

of copper, galvanized

and uPVC pipes.

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solder and fixing

agents.Drawing andapplication of stages ofobtaining sheet metal

joints

SUBJECT SPECIFIC CONTENT FOR CIVIL SERVICESCONSTRUCTIONASSOCIATED WITHCIVIL SERVICES

Mixing and mixproportions of concreteplaster and mortar.

Drawings of brickwork

Setting out squareangles

Placing, compacting,levelling and curing ofconcrete for simple floorslabs.

Drawings of brickwork

Explain, draw anddemonstrate how tobuild a brick andconcrete ringmanholes

Setting out levels andtrenches using basiclevelling devices

Supporting ofexcavations, back fill

and compact trenchesCOLD WATER SUPPLY Properties of water,

explanation of thenatural water cycle,sources of water andprotection of pipesagainst frost

Installation procedure andtypes of pipes used forcold water supply, jointsand fittings for pipes,valves and recognisedabbreviations andsymbols used in coldwater systems

Explain workingprinciples, uses andinstallation of valves,

joints and fittings forpipes, water savingdevices and repairsand alterations toexisting pipe work

STORM WATER The safe disposal ofstorm water,responsibilities of

municipalities withregard to storm waterdisposal and regulationsgoverning storm waterdisposal.

The methods of disposinglarge quantities of waterfrom a dwelling to the

municipal storm watersystem.

The regulationspertaining to andmethods of disposing

large quantities ofwater from a site to themunicipal storm watersystem

HOT WATER SUPPLY Introduction to hot watersupply, cold-watersupply to hot-watersystems, valves andheat transfer in hot waterinstallations

Explain abbreviations andsymbols used in hotwater systems, theworking principles,installation, regulations,advantages anddisadvantages of heating

units and precautions tobe observed wheninstalling hot waterinstallations

Application ofabbreviations andsymbols used in hotwater systems.

Explain withappropriate sketches

the working principles,installation,regulations,advantages anddisadvantages ofheating units andfaults in water systems

ROOF WORK Knowledge of thepurpose, identification,fall, material andmethods of fixing andsupporting rectangular

galvanised sheet metalgutters.

Drawings (Development)

of corners, outlets and

stop ends for rectangular

galvanised sheet metal

gutters

Explain and apply the

installation of

rectangular gutters

with rectangular

galvanised sheet metal

and round down pipes

to fascia and wall.


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Fabricate stop-endsfor a box gutter

Develop and cut outGMS sheet metal forvent pipe flashing

DRAINAGE(SEWARAGE)ABOVE AND BELOWGROUND

Explain regulationsgoverning drainage,abbreviations andsymbols used in drainagesystems, terms anddefinitions, pipearrangements, terms anduses of sanitary fitments,flushing devices and

water traps

Explain and applyrequirements for anefficient drainagesystem

Identify and explain

with sectional views

the location, purpose,

advantages and

disadvantages of

drainage fixtures

Explain with sectional

sketches the purposeand working principles

of septic tanks,

vacuum tanks and

French drains

Design and draw

single-line plans of

simple domestic

drainage lay-outs

Inspection and testing

of drains

Explain how to

remove blockages

from soil waste and

drain pipes

SANITARY FITMENTS Identification of sanitaryfitments along with theirsymbols

Identification of working

parts, the working

principles and labelling of

sectional sketches and

the uses of sanitary

fitments

Identify and explainthe working parts,working principles andlabelling of sectionalsketches, as well asthe installation and the

uses of sanitaryfitments


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4 weeks

(16 hours)

MATERIALS

(Generic)

Basic properties of materials:

Concrete

Screed

Mortar

Coarse aggregates

Fine aggregates

Cement

Lime Water

Timber:Hard wood, soft wood and board products:

Saligna

Meranti

SA Pine

shutter board

Ply wood

Block board

Tempered and standard masonite (hard board)

Bricks and Blocks:

clay and cement

Metals:Ferrous metals:

Grey cast iron

Ductile cast iron

Wrought iron

Malleable iron

Low carbon steel

Stainless steel

Non-ferrous metals:

Aluminium Bronze

Copper

Lead

Tin

Zinc

Adhesives:

PVC adhesives

Silicone

Mastic sealants

Synthetic materials: Thermoplastics

Thermosetting plastics

Polythene

Polypropylene

Polyvinyl chloride

MATERIALS(Subject specific)

Knowledge of the different classes of copper and high density polythenepipes


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2 week

(8 hours)

EQUIPMENT ANDTOOLS

(Generic)

Identification and proper use of the following:

Basic site equipment:

Round shovel

Square shovel

Spade

Pick

Wheel barrow Metal pegs

Bricklaying tools:

Brick trowel

Line block / corner block

Gauge rod

Tingle

Pipe level

Setting out tools:

Line and pins

Steel square

Steel tape measure

Folding rule (1 metre in length)

Wooden or metal pegs

Straight edge

Spirit level

Jointing Tools:

Long jointer

Short jointer

Pointing trowel

Mastic trowel

Woodworking tools: Wooden mallet

Try square

Marking gauge

Tenon saw

Mortise chisel

Files

Plumbing tools:

Pipe vice

Hack saw

Pipe cutters (copper tube)

Reamers Pipe wrenches (Stilson wrench)

Gas torch

Plumb bob

Adjustable spanner or shifting spanner

1 week

(4 hours) COMPLETION OF FIRST PHASE OF PAT


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Civil Services

GRADE 10TERM 2

Week Topic Content

1 week

(4 hours)

EQUIPMENT ANDTOOLS

(Subject specific)

Identification and proper use of the following:

Cutting tools:

Pipe cutters (steel pipe and link pipe cutter for cast iron pipes)

Marking off tools:

Punches (Centre punch, prick punch)

Scriber

Dividers

Heating tools:

soldering iron

5 weeks

(20 hours)

GRAPHICS ASMEANS OFCOMMUNICATION

(Generic)

Introduction to graphics as a means of communication:

Application of SANS 0143 Building regulations in all drawings

Types of lines; dimensioning and labelling (Code of PracticeSANS).

Basic freehand sketching.(related to building industry)

Make basic drawings by applying various scales:

Orthographic projection.

Isometric views applicable to construction

Instruments and instrument drawings.

Floor plan only of a two room rectangular building Introduction to Computer Aided Drawings.


(Subject specific)

Pattern development:Parallel line method

Basic geometrical constructions relevant to pattern development

Square shapes (square pipe)

Round shapes (Cylindrical pipe)

1 week

(4 hours)

QUANTITIES

(Generic)

Calculate the following:

Volume of concrete for a straight trench

Square meter of materials such as tiles and brick walls

Length of skirting and quarter round moulding

3 weeks

(12 hours)

CONSOLIDATION, MID-YEAR EXAMINATION AND COMPLETION OF SECOND PHASE OF

PAT


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Civil Services

GRADE 10TERM 3

Week Topic Content

2 week

(8 hours)

QUANTITIES

(Subject specific)

Quantities:Determine from given drawings the quantities of elementary plumbinginstallations for the following:

Hot and cold water installation

Areas of surfaces

Use of SI units of measurements

3 weeks

(12 hours)

JOINING

(Generic)

Identify and explain the uses of:

Screws:

Countersunk head

Round head

Raised head Jetting screw

Drywall screw

Self-cutting bolt head screw

Drill tip bolt head screw

Coach screw

Advantages of using screws over nails.

Nails:

Round wire

Masonry

Clout nail

Steel cut nail Oval nail

Panel pin

Brad nails

Advantages of using nails over screws.

JOINING

(Subject specific)

Joining of pipes

Identify and label from drawings, sketches and sectional views the various

methods of joining

Copper

Galvanized pipes

High- and low-pressure polythene pipes

Advantages and disadvantages of each type

Soft solder:

Knowledge of the process and apparatus

Types of solder

Properties of solder

Soldering irons

Tinning a soldering iron

Flux (types and purpose)

Identify the following fixing agents:

Chemical anchors Sleeve anchors

Spring toggle fixing


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Sheet metal

Drawing sectional views of:

Grooved seamed joint

Overlap joints

Pop rivet joints

Solder joints

2 weeks

(8 hours)

CONSTRUCTIONASSOCIATED WITHCIVIL SERVICES

(Subject specific)

Concrete

Mixing and mix proportions of concrete plaster and mortar (low, medium andhigh strength).

Brickwork:

Drawings of front views, sectional views and consecutive layers as seen fromabove

Corners (L shaped) of half brick wall and one brick wall in stretcher bond fourcourses high

Setting out square angles:3-4-5 method

1 week

(4 hours)

COLD WATERSUPPLY

(Subject specific)

Properties of water:

Smell

Taste

Colour

Boiling and freezing point

Expansion and contraction

Density

Hardness

Explanation of the natural water cycle, Run offs to dams and catchment

areas.

Sources of water: (Advantages and disadvantages)

Wells

Boreholes

Fountains

Rivers

Upland and lowland regions

Protection of pipes against frost:

1 week

(4 hours)

STORM WATER

(Subject specific)

Storm water:

The safe disposal of storm water in the following ways: Roof gutters to watertanks, surface channels, hard surfaces, manholes, onto road kerbs, methodsof channelling storm water to catchments areas. Responsibilities ofmunicipalities with regard to storm water disposal. Regulations governingstorm water disposal.

1 week

(4 hours) CONSOLIDATION AND COMPLETION OF THE PAT


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GRADE 10 TERM 4

Week Topic Content

3 weeks

(12 hours)

HOT WATERSUPPLY

(Subject specific)

Introduction to hot water supply:

Cold-water supply to hot-water systems

Purpose, type, positioning and regulations of:

Pressure reducing valves

Pressure control valves

Relief valve

Safety valves related to hot water installations

Brief explanation ofHeat transfer in hot water installations

Radiation

Conduction Convection

Describe different hot water systems:

Balanced and unbalanced systems

High and low pressure systems

1 week

(4 hours)

ROOF WORK

(Subject specific)

Gutters (galvanised sheet metal gutters only):

Knowledge of the purpose, identification, fall, material and methods of fixing andsupporting rectangular gutters.

2 weeks

(8 hours)

SANITARYFITMENTS

(Subject specific)

Sanitary fitments:Identification of the following sanitary fitments along with their symbols

W.C.-pans Wash hand basin

Bath

Shower

Sink

Bidets

Urinals

4 weeks

(16 hours) CONSOLIDATION, FINAL EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT OF PAT


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Civil Services

GRADE 11TERM 1

Fourhours of contact time is prescribed per week. The time allocated in the week column indicates the timefor both the knowledge component and the practical work. Two hours is intended for theory and two hours forpractical work. The practical work has two components one that is intended to supplement the theory

component and the other that supplement the acquiring of skills and the PAT (One double period per weekis required for practical work). Topics should be taught in the sequence that it is listed in the document.

Correct application of terminology should be used consistently in every lesson.

Week Topic Content

1 week

(4 hours)

OCCUPATIONALHEALTH ANDSAFETY ACT 85 of1993 (OHS)

(Generic)

Application of the OHS act pertaining to:

Personal safety:

Clothing

Head protection

Eye and ear protection

Footwear

General safety:

Hand tools

Power tools

Small plant equipment

Construction methods in the workplace

Safety and health aspects associated with storage of materials:

On site

In workshops Hazardous materials in the workplace .e.g. solids, liquids and

gases.

HIV and Aids: preventative measures

Awareness of substance abuse

Drugs

Alcohol

OCCUPATIONAL

HEALTH ANDSAFETY (OHS)(Subject specific)

Health risks associated with Infections and exposure to raw sewerage.

General safety rules to be observed when soldering.


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3 weeks

(12 hours)

MATERIALS

(Generic)

Application and uses of the following:

Concrete

Screed

Mortar

Coarse aggregates

Fine aggregates

Cement Lime

Water

Timber:Hard wood, soft wood and board products:

Saligna

Meranti

SA Pine

Shutter board

Ply wood

Block board


Bricks and Blocks:

clay and cement

Ferrous metals:

Grey cast iron

Ductile cast iron

Wrought iron

Malleable iron

Low carbon steel

Stainless steel

Non-ferrous metals:

Aluminium Bronze

Copper

Lead

Tin

Zinc

Alloys

Brass

Bronze

Glass:

Propperties and uses of: Clear sheet glass

Translucent glass

Safety glass

Synthetic materials:

Plastics:

Thermoplastics


Polythene

Polypropylene

Polyvinyl chloride

MATERIALS(Subject specific)

Application and uses of Solder and Ceramics


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3 weeks

(12 hours)

EQUIPMENT ANDTOOLS

(Generic)

Identification, proper use and care of the following:

Basic site equipment:

Round shovel

wheelbarrow

Square shovel

Spade

Pick Dumpy level

Hand toolsBrick cutting tools:

Comb hammer

Club hammer

Cold chisel

Bolster

Brick hammer

Plastering tools:

Float

Plastering trowel

Hand hawk

Straight edge

Block brush

Corner trowels

Nose trowels

Spirit level

Woodworking tools:

Roof square

Rip saw

Cross cut saw

Claw Hammer Crow bar / Claw bar

Mitre try square

Combination square

Sliding bevel

Cutting gauge

Smooth, jack and trying plane

Wood rasp

Cross pein hammer

Screw drivers (flat and Phillips blades)

Plumbing tools:

Universal pliers Water pump pliers

Soldering iron

Basin wrench

Power tools:

Electric drill

Bench grinder

Power screwdriver

Angle grinder

Portable circular saw

Radial arm saw

Construction machinery:

Generator (electricity supply)


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Concrete mixer.

Plate compactor

Rammer

EQUIPMENT ANDTOOLS

(Subject specific)


Cutting tools:

Cold chisels

Tin snips (Bent, straight & universal) Files (flat, round, square, triangular and half round)

Pipe threader (stocks and dies)

Holding tools:

Pliers

Bench vice

Fastening tools:

Spanners (ring, open ended and combination)

Pop rivet apparatus

Snapper or riveting tool

Groover or seaming tool

Sheet metal work machines:

Guillotine

Sheet bending machine

Pan and box bending machine

Rolling machine.

2 weeks

(8 hours)


(Generic)

Make advanced drawings by applying various scales:

Instrument drawings.(Related to building industry)

Orthographic projection with sections:

Different elevations of a building.

Vertical sections indicating labeling and measurements inaccordance with the SANS for building drawings.

Isometric views applicable to construction

Freehand sketches relevant to the super structure of a building:

Basic Computer Aided Drawings:

Interpretation of drawings:

Site plan, floor plan and elevation of a basic single storeydwelling.

Basic drawing symbols relating to the built environment inaccordance with the SANS for building drawings.

1 week

(4 hours) COMPLETION OF FIRST PHASE OF PAT


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Civil Services

GRADE 11TERM 2

Week Topic Content

2 weeks(8 hours)


(Subject specific)

Pattern development: Parallel line method

Square shaped (square pipe, square elbow)Round shaped (Cylindrical pipe, cylindrical pipe elbow)

2 weeks

(8 hours)

QUANTITIES

(Generic)

Calculate quantities of the following materials for a single room building up towall plate level using dimension paper:

Bricks

Concrete ( foundation and floor slab)

Skirtings

Quarter rounds

QUANTITIES

(Subject specific)

Calculate from given drawings the quantities of hot and cold water supply,fittings, waste water and soiled water drainage pipes for a small building (Useof SI units of measurements)

3 week

(12 hours)

JOINING

(Generic)

Properties, use, precautions and application of the following adhesives:

Contact glue

PVC adhesives

Silicone

PVA wood glue

Epoxy

Mastic sealant

JOINING

(Subject specific)

Joining of pipes

Explain the various methods of cutting, joining, bending and securing pipe

connections and fittings for copper, galvanized pipes and high- and low-

pressure polythene pipes

Label and explain the different parts of the joints from sectional sketches

Soft solder:

Explain the process and apparatus

Types of solder


Soldering irons Tinning a soldering iron


Explain the use of the following fixing agents:

Chemical anchors

Sleeve anchors


Sheet metalDrawing and explanation of stages of obtaining:


Overlap joints Pop rivet joints

Solder joints


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Calculating sheet metal allowance for joints taking into accountpreparation and where used.

The student should be able to mark out and cut sheet metal.

3 weeks

(12 hours) CONSOLIDATION, MID-YEAR EXAMINATION AND COMPLETION OF SECOND PHASE OF PAT

Civil Services

GRADE 11TERM 3

Week Topic Content

2 weeks

(8 hours)


(Subject specific)

Concrete:

Methods and purpose of curing of concrete.

Simple floor slabs e.g. slab for manhole

Placing of concrete

Compacting of concrete

Levelling of concrete

Brickwork:Drawings of: Front views

Sectional views

Consecutive layers as seen from above

T-junction of half brick wall and one brick wall in stretcher bond fourcourses high

3 weeks

(12 hours)

COLD WATERSUPPLY

(Subject specific)

Installation and types of pipes used for cold water supply:Uses, advantages, disadvantages, Depths of water mains and service pipes

and the reasons for this.

Copper pipes

Galvanized pipes

Steel pipes

Non metallic pipes (Different classes of High density polyethylenepipes that must be used for water supply)

Joints and fittings for:

Copper pipes

Galvanized pipes

Non metallic pipes (High density polyethylene pipes)

Valves:(Identify and label)

Water meter

Stop cock

Full way valve

Pillar tap Bib cock

Ball valve


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Non-return valve

Laying pipes

Procedure and line diagrams showing all detail of installation of cold water

pipes under ground Explain the correct layout and installation of water

supply to buildings as prescribed in the Code of Practice SABS 10252

Part 1 (Installation of water supply to buildings)

Abbreviations and symbols used in cold water systems

2 weeks

(8 hours)

HOT WATERSUPPLY

(Subject specific)

Abbreviations and symbols:Explain abbreviations and symbols used in hotwater systems

Explain the working principles, installation, regulations, advantages anddisadvantages of heating units:

High pressure geyser

Solar geyser (Low and high pressure), latest technology e.g.evacuated tubes and flat plate collector solar system.

Hot water installation precautions

2 weeks

(4 hours)

ROOF WORK

(Subject specific)

Gutters:

Drawings (Development) of corners, outlets and stop ends for rectangular

gutters

STORM WATER

(Subject specific)

Storm water:

The methods of disposing large quantities of water from a dwelling to themunicipal storm water system.

1 week

(4 hours) CONSOLIDATION AND COMPLETION OF PAT


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Civil Services

GRADE 11 TERM 4

Week Topic Content

4 weeks(16 hours)


(Subject specific)

Explain regulations governing drainage

Identify and explain abbreviations and symbols used in drainage systems

Terms and definitions of:

Waste water

Waste water pipe

Waste fixture

Soil water

Soil water pipe

Soil fixture

Sewage

Drain

Drainage installation

Pipe arrangements:

Explanation of pipe arrangements of: Single stack and stub stack systems

of plumbing, advantages and disadvantages

Terms and uses of sanitary fitments:

Waste fixture:

Sink

Shower

Bath

Wash trough

Soil fixture:

Water closet

Urinal

Bidet

Flushing devices:

Identify and label sectional sketches, location, purpose, advantages and

disadvantages of:

Cistern

Flush valve

Water traps:

Explain the requirements for an efficient trap, Identify and label sectional

views and sketches, location and function as well as the loss of water

seals of traps: (causes and prevention)

P-Trap

S-trap

Re-sealing trap

Bottle trap

Gulley trap

Grease trap

2 weeks SANITARY FITMENTS Sanitary fitments:

Identification of working parts, the working principles and labeling of


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(8 hours) (Subject specific) sectional sketches and the uses of the following sanitary fitments.

High- and low-level cisterns for water closets (advantages and

disadvantages)

4 weeks

(16 hours) CONSOLIDATION, FINAL EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT OF PAT


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Civil Services

GRADE 12TERM 1

Fourhours of contact time is prescribed per week. The time allocated in the week column indicates the timefor both the knowledge component and the practical work. Two hours is intended for theory and two hours forpractical work. The practical work has two components one that is intended to supplement the theory

component and the other that supplement the acquiring of skills and the PAT (One double period per weekis required for practical work). Topics should be taught in the sequence that it is listed in the document.


Week Topic Content

2 weeks

(8 hours)

OCCUPATIONALHEALTH ANDSAFETY ACT 85 of1993 (OHS)

(Generic)

Application of the OHS act pertaining to general health and safety in theworkplace:

Scaffolding

Handling of material

Floors and stairs with open sides Builders hoist

Ladders

OCCUPATIONALHEALTH ANDSAFETY (OHS)

(Subject specific)

Safety risks associated with deep manholes e.g. fumes and gasses.

Safeguarding of openings

The use of safety harnesses when working in high places.

1 week

(4 hours)

MATERIALS

(Generic)

Preservation and sustainability of materials: (As dealt with in grade 10 and 11)

Painting

Curing

Electroplating

Powder coating

Galvanising

MATERIALS

(Subject specific)

Explain the following reactions between materials:

Dezincification

Electrolytic reaction (Galvanic corrosion)

2 weeks

(8 hours)

EQUIPMENT ANDTOOLS

(Generic)

Identification, proper use and care of the following:Specialised tools:

Dumpy level

Laser level

Multi detector

EQUIPMENT ANDTOOLS

(Subject specific)


Pumps:

Centrifugal pumps

Drain cleaning tools:

Drain cleaning rodsMachine tools:

Pipe-thread cutting machine

Drain cleaning machine (Jetting machine)

Testing tools:

Water pressure testing pump


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Compressed-air tests apparatus

2 weeks

(8 hours)


(Generic)

Interpretation of Advanced drawings:

Site plan, floor plan and elevation of multi storey buildings.

Basic drawing symbols relating to the built environment in

accordance with the SANS for building drawings.


(Subject specific)

Pattern development:

Parallel line method

Round shaped (Cylindrical pipe elbow, cylindrical pipe offset)

Radial line method

Pyramid

Square based truncated pyramid

Right cone

Frustum of a right cone Frustum of a right cone where the top is not parallel to the base

Frustum of a cone with the base not at right angles to the axis (Ventpipe flashing)

2 weeks

(8 hours)

QUANTITIES

(Subject specific)

Calculate from given drawings the quantities of bricks for a simple structureand volume of concrete for e.g. a manhole, quantities of hot and cold watersupply, fittings, waste water and soiled water drainage pipes for a smallbuilding, volumes of cylinders and cubes (Use of SI units of measurements)

1 week

(4 hours) COMPLETION OF FIRST PHASE OF PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TASK (PAT)


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Civil Services

GRADE 12TERM 2

Week Topic Content

2 weeks

(8 hours)

JOINING

(Generic)

Identify and explain the uses of:

Bolts and nuts

Rawl bolts

Plastic plugs

Rawl plugs

JOINING

(Subject specific)

Joining of pipes

Explain and apply the various methods of cutting, joining and securing

pipe connections for joining of:

Copper pipes

Galvanized pipes

uPVC pipes (Waste and soil pipes)

Label and explain the different parts of the joints from sectional drawings

Soft solder:

Explanation and application of the process and use of apparatus

Types of solder


Soldering irons

Tinning a soldering iron


Regulations regarding the use of lead free solder for waterinstallation.

Explanation and application of the following fixing agents:

Chemical anchors

Sleeve anchors


Sheet metalDrawing and application of stages of obtaining:


Overlap joints

Pop rivet joints

Solder joints

Calculating sheet metal allowance for joints taking into accountpreparation and where used. The student should be able to markout and cut sheet metal.

3 weeks

(12 hours)


(Subject specific)

Brickwork:Drawings of front views, sectional views and consecutive layers as seenfrom above

Explain, draw and demonstrate how to build a brick manhole to benchingheight

Explain, draw and demonstrate how to build a concrete ring manhole to

benching height

Setting out:


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Set out levels using basic leveling devices

Set out trenches

Support excavations in accordance with Occupational Health andSafety regulations

Back fill and compact trenches

2 weeks

(8 hours)

COLD WATERSUPPLY

(Subject specific)

Valves:(Explain working principles, uses and installation of)

Water meter

Stop cock

Full way valve

Pillar tap

Bib cock, ball valve and non-return valve

Joints and fittings for:

uPVC pipes (Soil and waste water)

Steel pipes (including flanges)

Water saving devices:

Taps

Showers

Toilets

Explain and apply repairs and alterations to existing copper pipe work andgalvanized mild steel (GMS) pipe work.

3 weeks

(12 hours)

CONSOLIDATION, MID-YEAR EXAMINATION AND COMPLETION OF SECOND PHASE OF

PAT


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GRADE 12 TERM 3

Week Topic Content

2 week

(8 hours)

HOT WATERSUPPLY

(Subject specific)

Abbreviations and symbols:Application of abbreviations and symbols used inhot water systems.

Explain with appropriate sketches the working principles, installation,regulations, advantages and disadvantages of heating units:

High pressure geyser

Solar geyser (Low and high pressure)

Solar heating panel (latest technology e.g. evacuated tubes and flatplate collector solar system

Heat pumps.

Faults in water systems:

Explain reasons for a very weak or no discharge from a hot-water tap Causes

Prevention

Removal of Air locks

Water hammer.

2 weeks

(8 hours)

ROOF WORK

(Subject specific)

Gutters:

Explain and apply the installation of rectangular gutter with rectangular and

round down pipes to fascia and wall (GMS and PVC)

Fabricate stop-ends for a box gutter

Flashings:

Frustum flashing for a ventilation pipe on a pitched roof. (Purpose and

drawing showing part of the vent pipe, flashing and roof cover)

Develop and cut out GMS sheet metal for vent pipe flashingFabricate and fit GMS vent pipe flashing

STORM WATER

(Subject specific)

The regulations and methods of disposing large quantities of water from asite to the municipal storm water system

The safe disposal of storm water in the following ways: Roof gutters to water

tanks, surface channels, hard surfaces, manholes, onto road kerbs, methodsof channelling storm water to catchments areas. Responsibilities ofmunicipalities with regard to storm water disposal. Regulations governingstorm water disposal.

3 weeks

(12 hours)


(Subject specific)

Pipes and fittings:

Requirements for an efficient drainage system

Identification and use of drain and soil pipe fittings, junctions and bends.

Description of methods of joining synthetic drain pipes uPVC

Drainage ventilation;Waste pipes, vent valves and anti siphon pipes


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Drainage fixtures:

Identify and explain with sectional views the location, purpose, advantages

and disadvantages of:

Gulley

Inspection eye

Rodding eye Inspection chamber

Manhole

Ramp

Explain with sectional sketches the purpose and working principles of

Septic tanks

Vacuum tanks

French drains

Design and draw single-line plans of simple domestic drainage lay-outs,

including the recognised standard abbreviations, colour codes and the

applicable regulations

Inspection and testing of drains by means of the compressed-air tests only

Identify and label sketches of the testing apparatus with a suitable

description of the application of the tests

Explain how to remove blockages from soil waste and drain pipes

1 week

(4 hours)

SANITARYFITMENTS

(Subject specific)

Identification and explanation of working parts, the working principles andlabeling of sectional sketches, as well as installation and the uses of thefollowing sanitary fitments and their connection with the discharge pipes:

Procedure, materials, regulations and methods of installing sanitary fitments

Waste water appliances:

wash hand basin

Bath

Shower

Sink

Soil water appliances:

W.C.-pans

Urinals (single stall)

3 weeks

(12 hours) TRIAL EXAMINATIONS AND COMPLETION OF THE PAT


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CONSTRUCTION

3.1 Content overview: Construction

TOPIC GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

INTRODUCTION Introduction and orientation tothe subject and the THREEspecialisation areas in CivilTechnology.


(Generic)

Requirements of the OHS actpertaining to;Personal safety, general safety,Safety and health aspectsassociated with storage ofmaterials, HIV and Aids andawareness of substance abuse

Application of the OHS actpertaining to; Personalsafety, general safety, safetyand health aspectsassociated with storage ofmaterials, HIV and Aids andawareness of substance

abuse

Application of the OHSact pertaining to generalhealth and safety in theworkplace


(Specific)

Application and Regulation ofthe OHS act pertaining to:Personal safetySafety signage in the workshopSafety signage at workplaceRequirements of the OHS actpertaining to radioactiveelements, storage, labelling,transportation and disposal

Safety and health aspectsassociated with storage ofmaterials:

On siteIn workshopsHazardous materials in theworkplace.

HIV and AidsPreventative measures

Awareness of substanceabuseDrugs

Alcohol

Application of the OHSact pertaining to generalhealth and safety in theworkplace, Scaffolding,Handling of material,Floors and stairs withopen sides, Buildershoist, Ladders

MATERIALS

(Generic)

Basic properties of materials andingredients of; concrete, screed,mortar, timber, bricks, blocks,metals, adhesives and syntheticmaterials

Application and uses of thefollowing; concrete, screed,mortar timber, bricks andblocks, metals, alloys, glassand synthetic materials

Preservation andsustainability of materials

MATERIALS

(Specific)

Manufacturing processes of Claybricks, face, semi-face, stock,cement bricks

Differentiation between cellularand keyed bricks

Advantages of bricks havingholes over a solid brick

Application and uses of thefollowing, bricks, cement,Composite mortar, steel,Plastics, Adhesives, Ferrous

metals and Non-ferrousmetals.Classification and uses ofclay bricks and blocks andConcrete bricks and blocks.Sketches of bricks

Application and uses ofthe following, Ready mixconcrete, high strengthconcrete, Difference

between mass andreinforced concrete,Tests, Admixtures,properties of ferrous andnon ferrous metals,Properties and uses ofglass bricksPurpose, material andmethods of fixingcladding

EQUIPMENT ANDTOOLS

(Generic)

Identification and proper use ofthe following; basic siteequipment, bricklaying tools,

setting out tools, jointing tools,woodworking tools and plumbing

Identification, proper use andcare of the following;basic site equipment, hand

tools, brick cutting tools,plastering tools,

Identification, proper useand care of thespecialised tools


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tools, specialised tool,bricklaying tools and plasteringtools.

woodworking tools, plumbingtools, power tools andconstruction machinery

EQUIPMENT ANDTOOLS

(Specific)

Identification of measuring,setting out tools, Brick cuttingtools and Plastering tools

Identification of parts,accessories and uses ofconstruction machines,portable power tools and

different types of scaffolds.

Safe handling,application and care ofconstruction machinery


(Generic)

Introduction to graphics as ameans of communication. Makebasic drawings related to thebuilding industry by applyingvarious scales

Make advanced drawings byapplying various scales,advanced freehand sketchingrelated to the buildingindustry, basic computeraided drawings andInterpretation of drawings

Interpretation ofadvanced drawingsrelated to the buildingindustry


(Specific)

Freehand sketching and scaledrawings of Bricks, Quarter bat,Half bat, Bevelled bat, Queencloser, King closer, Soldiercourse, Sailor course, Header

course and brick on edgestretcher course.

Scale drawings of a wall built instretcher bond showing thealternate plan courses, frontelevation with raking back andtoothing, end elevation, andblock bonding,vertical cross section throughsub-structure of a building

Scale drawings, Semi -circular arch, Semi - circularrough arch, Gaugedsegmental arch

Freehand sketches ofWooden single door frame,Wooden arched door frameFloor plan of a house with 3bedrooms, a sitting room, akitchen, a toilet and abathroom.

Detailed scale ofdrawings Open eaves,Closed eaves, Alternateplan courses of a oneand a half brick pier built

in stretcher and Englishbond, Alternate plancourses of a one and ahalf brick pier attached toa one brick wall instretcher and Englishbond, Horizontalsections throughbrickwork.

QUANTITIES

(Generic)

Calculation of quantities for asimple structure up to floor level.Volumes, areas, linearmeasurements

Calculation of quantities for asimple structure up to wallplate level. Volumes, areas,linear measurements

Calculation of quantitiesfor subject specific areas

QUANTITIES

(Specific)

Calculation of ,area offoundation, volume of sand,volume of cement, volume ofstones, volume of water andQuantities for a small building

up to floor level.

Calculation of the quantity ofmaterials for a building up towall plate level.

Calculation of thequantity of materials fora building

JOINING(Generic)

Identify and explain the uses ofscrews and nails

Identify and explain the usesof adhesives

Identify and explain theuses of bolts and nuts

JOINING(Specific)

Methods of joining Steel toconcrete, Wood to concrete

,Existing concrete to freshconcrete

Joining bricks to Steel doors& windows, Aluminium doors

& windows, Wooden doors &windows

Different types, materials andspacing of ties

Methods of roof trussesto brickwork, Wall plate

to wall, Concrete base tosteel sections

SUBJECT SPECIFIC CONTENT FOR CONSTRUCTION

EXCAVATIONS Describe and discuss with

the aid of sketches,Horizontal checks offoundation excavations with

Safety factors and

regulations to beconsidered, Before andafter excavations are


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the aid of instruments, The

purpose of datum peg.

Keeping excavations freefrom water using thefollowing methods, Pumpingout water, Creating drains,

Baling

Describe and discuss bymeans of freehand sketchesmethods of keepingexcavations from collapsingfor the following types of soil,Loose soil, Dry soil ,Firm soiland Loose wet soil

complete, Excavating toobtain a level site,Excavating to obtainfoundation trenches andworking in deeptrenches.

Scale drawing of keepingexcavations fromcollapsing on firmground.Scale drawing ofshuttering for shallowtrenches.

FOUNDATIONS Definition of: ground bearing,dead load, imposed load, Typesof foundationsPurpose, functions, Types of soiland soil conditions,Timbering, reasons to compactsoil:Setting out right angle cornerswith 3, 4, 5 method.Checking for square: diagonalmethodDescription, sketches andlocation of: strip foundation,stepped foundation and raftfoundations.

Description, sketches andlocation of :pad, wide stripand short bored(auger) pilefoundations

Pile foundations:Reasons for using pilefoundations.

Advantages of using pilefoundations

Description and methodsof installing precastconcrete piles, steel tubecaisson piles and drivenin-situ piles.

Longitudinal and crosssectional drawingsthrough a pile andground beam

BRICKWORK Alternate plan courses, front andelevation of a wall built instretcher bond.Front elevation of a stretcherbond wall showing raking back,toothing and block bonding.

Scale drawings of alternateplan courses of corners(quoin), T junctions andcross junctions of walls builtin English bond. Frontelevation and alternate plancourses of a wall built inEnglish bond

Definition of an arch.Differentiation between arough arch and gaugedarches.

Sketches of outlines of Flatgauged arch, Semi-circulararch and Segmental arch.

Scale drawing of a Semi-circular arch

Scale drawings ofCavity walls,Purpose,

Advantages,Disadvantages, Arches(Free handsketches),semi circle, flatarchBeam filling, cladding,arches.Paving: Preparation andInstallation methods.Vertical section through

paving. Sketches ofbasket weave patternand herring bone pattern

CONCRETE Definition of concrete, Sitepreparation of placing concrete,Mix proportions for low, mediumand high strength concrete,Types and purpose ofadmixtures to concrete, Purposeof slump test, Equipment used

for slump test, Procedure forconducting slump test,

Reinforcement, Squarecolumn, Round column, Lshaped columns,Reinforcement for a beam,Reinforcement for a concretefloor

Concrete floors andreinforcement inconcrete floors


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Outcomes of slump test,Levelling and compacting ofconcrete, Placing, Curing, Curingtemperatures and testing,Classification of concrete,

Advantages of concrete, Factorsleading to defects in concrete,

Structural defects in concreteFORMWORK Definition of formwork andstriking of formwork, Factors tobe observed when striking offormwork, Purpose of formwork,Materials used for formwork forsquare column and circularcolumns.(wood and steel)Label drawings of square andcircular columns.

Form oils and emulsions.Treatment formwork beforeand after casting concrete.Properties of a goodformwork.Identification of differentparts of formwork used for,Columns, Stairs, ArchesMethods of erectingformwork and ConstructionaldetailsDrawing of ,Floor slab,

Round column (horizontalsection),Square column(horizontal section),Lintels:

Properties of materialsused for formworkDrawing of formwork andmethods of erectingformwork for beams,beam with attached floorslab,The use of wedges informwork

STEEL Identification and propertiesof the following steelsections: I-beam, H-beam, U-channel, lip channel, angleiron, Uses and sketches ofthe profiles of the followingsteel sections: I-beam, H-beam, U-channel, lipchannel, angle iron.

Designing of gussetplates: between tie beamand struts.

Concrete beams,cantilever beams andcolumns.Function and position ofreinforcement, Materials

used for reinforcing andrequirements thatmaterials used forreinforcing must complywith, sectional views ofConcrete beams,cantilever beams andcolumns to indicatereinforcement.

Minimum concrete cover,Form oils and emulsions.Defects that can occur in

concrete due toshuttering. Plaster

CAVITY WALLS The purpose, advantagesand disadvantages of cavitywalls

Methods ofwaterproofing framesinstalled in cavity walls.

Methods of sealing offends of cavity walls.

STAIRCASE Terminology in concretestaircases

General principles ofstaircase design.

Vertical cross sectionthrough a straight flightof concrete staircaseDifferent profiles andmethods of mounting

handrails onto balustersand walls


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ROOF COVERING Purpose of roof coveringMaterials, characteristics,properties, advantages anddisadvantages of sheetcovering and concrete tiles

Purpose of roof coveringMaterials,characteristics,properties, advantagesand disadvantages ofslate and thatch

Scale drawings, SA roofLean-to roof, Coupleroof, Close couple roof,Collar-tie roof, King postroof and spacing of rooftrusses according to roofcovering used.Purpose and advantagesof roof underlaysDifferentiation betweenpurlin and battens.

PILING Purpose and types(preformed, driven in situ and

short bored piles),Uses andadvantages of piling, SEEFOUNDATIONS

RIB AND BLOCK

FLOOR

Preparation of supportingwalls to accommodate riband block floors.

Sketches, advantages,installation method,precaution before andafter installation of riband block/block andbeam construction, floor.

REINFORCEMENT Reinforcement for brickwork,Purpose, Properties,Location,

Methods of tyingreinforcement, Spacers usedwith reinforcementsIdentification, uses, sketchesand properties of I-beam-beam-channel, Lip channeland Angle iron

Reinforcement for floors,beams, columns, cavitywalls.

Defects that can occur inconcrete due toshuttering.

PLASTER AND SCREED Mix proportions ofplaster, Application ofplastering, Purpose ofskimming of plaster,

Admixtures to plaster,

Alternative plasterfinishes to walls, Smoothfinish, Splatter finish,Wavy surface, Baggingfinish to walls

Screed: Mix proportionsof screed, Preparation offloors to receive screed,

Application of screeds,Purpose of screed

Admixtures to screed


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CIVIL TECHNOLOGY: CONSTRUCTION

GRADE 10

Content Outline per Term

Construction

GRADE 10 TERM 1

Fourhours of contact time is prescribed per week. The time allocated in the week column indicates the time

for both the knowledge component and the practical work. Two hours is intended for theory and two hours for

practical work. The practical work has two components one that is intended to supplement the theory

component and the other that supplement the acquiring of skills and the PAT (One double period per week

is required for practical work). Topics should be taught in the sequence that it is listed in the document.


Week Topic Content

3 weeks

(12 hours)

Introduction Introduction and orientation to the subject and the THREEspecialisation areas in Civil Technology.


(Generic)

Requirements of the OHS act pertaining to:

Personal safety:

Clothing

Head protection


Footwear

General safety:

Hand tools Power tools

Excavations

Safe site planning and organisation

Safe site working methods

Fire prevention and protection:

Types of fires

Fire extinguishers for specific types of fires

Fire triangle (Oxygen, heat and fuel)

Main causes of fire

Safety and health aspects associated with storage ofmaterials

On site

In workshops

Hazardous materials in the workplace .e.g. solids,liquids and gases.

HIV and Aids awareness


Drugs

Alcohol

Application and Regulation of the OHS act pertaining to:


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(Specific)

Personal safety

Safety signage in the workshop

Safety signage at workplaceRadioactive elements:

Labelling

Storage

Transportation

Disposal

4 weeks(16 hours)

MATERIALS(Generic)

Basic properties of materials:

Concrete

Screed

Mortar

Coarse aggregates

Fine aggregates

Cement

Lime

Water

Timber: hard wood, soft wood and board products:

Saligna

Meranti

SA Pine

Shutter board

Ply wood

Block board


Bricks and Blocks: Clay and cement

Metal:

Ferrous metals

Grey cast iron

Ductile cast iron

Wrought iron

Malleable iron

Low carbon steel

Stainless steel

Non-ferrous metals:

Aluminium

Bronze

Copper

Lead

Tin

Zinc

Adhesives

PVC adhesives

Silicone

Mastic sealants

Synthetic materials:


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Thermoplastics


Polythene

Polyprolene

Polyvinyl chloride

MATERIALS(Specific)

Manufacturing processes of bricks:

Clay bricks: face, semi-face, stock

Cement bricks

Differentiation between cellular and keyed bricks

Advantages of bricks having holes over a solid brick

2 weeks(8 hours)

EQUIPMENT ANDTOOLS(Generic)

Identification and proper use of the following:Basic site equipment :

Round shovel

Square shovel

Spade Pick

Wheel barrow

Metal pegs

Bricklaying tools :

Brick trowel

Line block/corner block

Gauge rod

Tingle

Pipe level

Setting out tools :

Line and pins

Steel square

Steel tape measure

Folding rule ( 1 metre in length)

Wooden or steel pegs

Straight edge

Spirit level

Jointing Tools :

Long jointer

Short jointer

Pointing trowel

Mastic trowel

Woodworking tools:

Wooden mallet

Try square

Marking gauge

Tenon saw

Mortise chisel

Files

Plumbing tools :


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EQUIPMENT AND

TOOLS(Specific)

Pipe vice

Hack saw

Pipe cutters (copper tube)

Reamers

Pipe wrenches (Stilson wrench)

Blow lamps

Plumb bob

Adjustable spanner or shifting spanner

Identification of the following:

Setting out tool: dumpy level

Brick cutting tools:

Comb hammer

Club hammer

Cold chisel

Bolster Sledge hammer

Plastering tools

Wooden/plastic float

Plastering trowel

Hand hawk

Straight edge

Block brush

Corner trowels(internal and external)

Nose trowels

1 Week(4 hours)

COMPLETION OF FIRST PHASE OF PAT


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Construction

GRADE 10 TERM 2

Week Topic Content6 weeks(24 hours)

GRAPHICS AS MEANSOF COMMUNICATION(Generic)

Introduction to graphics as a means of communication:

Application of SANS 0143 Building regulations inall drawings

Types of lines; dimensioning and labelling (Codeof PracticeSANS).

Basic freehand sketching.(related to buildingindustry)

Make basic drawings by applying various scales:

Orthographic projection. Isometric views applicable to construction

Instruments and instrument drawings.

Floor plan only of a two room rectangular building

Introduction to Computer Aided Drawings.

GRAPHICS AS MEANSOF COMMUNICATION(Specific)

Freehand sketching and scale drawings of the following:

Full Brick

Quarter bat

Half bat

Bevelled bat

Queen closer

King closer Soldier course

Sailor course

Header course

Brick on edge stretcher course

Scale drawings of a wall built in stretcher bond showing:

The alternate plan courses

Front elevation with raking back and toothing

End elevation

Block bonding

Vertical cross section through sub-structure of a

building

1 week(4 hours)

Quantities (Generic) Calculate the following:

Volume of concrete for a straight trench

Square meter of materials such as tiles and brickwalls

Length of skirting and quarter round moulding

3 weeks(12 hours)

CONSOLIDATION, MID-YEAR EXAMINATION AND COMPLETION OF SECOND

PHASE OF PAT


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Construction

GRADE 10 TERM 3

Week Topic Content3 weeks(12 hours)

Quantities(Specific)

Introduction to SI units.

Calculation of the following

Area of foundation

Volume of sand

Volume of cement

Volume of stones

Volume of waterQuantities for a small building up to floor level.

4 weeks(16 hours) JOINING(Generic) Identify and explain the uses of : Screws:

Countersunk head

Round head, Raised head

Jetting screw

Drywall screw

Self-cutting bolt head screw

Drill tip bolt head screw

Coach screw

Advantages of using screws over nails.

Nails:

Round wire

Masonry

Clout nail

Steel cut nail

Oval nail

Panel pin

Clout nail

Brad nails

Advantages of using nails over screws.

JOINING(Specific)

Methods of joining the following items:

Steel to concrete

Wood to concrete

Existing concrete to fresh concrete

2 weeks FOUNDATIONS(Specific)

Foundations:

Purpose and functions


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(8 hours) Types of soil and soil conditions.

Strip and step foundations

Excavations in different types of soil

Five principle reasons to compact soil:

Increases load-bearing capacity

Prevents soil settlement and frost damage

Provides stability

1 week

(4 hours)

CONSOLIDATION AND COMPLETION OF THE PAT


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Construction

GRADE 10 TERM 4

Week Topic Content

3 weeks

(12 hours)

CONCRETE ANDBRICKWORK(Specific)

Definition of concrete,

Site preparation of placing concrete

Mix proportions for low, medium and high strengthconcrete

Types and purpose of admixtures to concrete

Purpose of slump test

Equipment used for slump test

Procedure for conducting slump test

Outcomes of slump test

Levelling and compacting of concrete.

Placing, Curing, Curing temperatures and testing Classification of concrete

Advantages of concrete

Factors leading to defects in concrete

Structural defects in concrete

Alternate plan courses, front and elevation of a one brickand half brick wall built in stretcher bond.

Front elevation of a stretcher bond wall showing rakingback, toothing and block bonding.

Reinforcement for brickwork:

Purpose

Properties

Location.

Reinforcement for concrete:

Identification

Reason

Qualities

Properties

Methods of tying reinforcement.

Spacers used with reinforcements:

Purpose

Types

3 weeks

(12 hours)

Formwork (Specific) Definition of formwork

Definition of striking of formwork

Factors to be observed when striking of formwork

Purpose of formwork

Treatment of formwork before and after casting ofconcrete

Materials used for formwork for square columnand circular columns.(wood and steel)


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Label drawings of square and circular columns.

4 weeks

(16 hours)

CONSOLIDATION, FINAL EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT OF PAT

Construction

GRADE 11 TERM 1

Fourhours of contact time is prescribed per week. The time allocated in the week column indicates the time

for both the knowledge component and the practical work. Two hours is intended for theory and two hours for

practical work. The practical work has two components one that is intended to supplement the theory

component and the other that supplement the acquiring of skills and the PAT (One double period per week

is required for practical work). Topics should be taught in the sequence that it is listed in the document.


Week Topic Content

1 week

(4 hours)


(Generic)

Application of the OHS act pertaining to:

Personal safety:

Clothing

Head protection


Footwear

General safety:

Hand tools

Power tools

Small plant equipment

Construction methods in the workplace

Safety and health aspects associated with storage ofmaterials:

On site

In workshops

Hazardous materials in the workplace .e.g. solids,

liquids and gases.

HIV and Aids: Preventative measures


Drugs

Alcohol

MATERIALS(Generic)

Application and uses of the following:

Concrete

Screed Mortar

Coarse aggregates


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