Higher Certificate in Architectural Technology

Course Code

SAQA 97623

Accreditation

Hcert.AT

Study options

1 Year 

Starting February 2025

Tuition from R83895

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2 Year 

Starting March, July and November

Tuition from R40900

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Course overview

This qualification is for the architectural enthusiast and introduces technical drawing, design fundamentals and green and sustainable design. It familiarises participants in the areas of architectural drawing, construction methods, building terminology, materials and finishes, model building, periods and styles of architecture. It includes business basics like project management and professional practice management for architectural technologists and how to start your own business.Inscape is the only institution to offer a registered and accredited Higher Certificate in Architectural Technology. 50% of graduates continue studying further in associated fields; Architecture, Architectural Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Civil engineering, Urban Design, Project Management and Design. The institutions that the students in South Africa have enrolled at successfully include: the University of Kwazulu Natal, University of the Free State, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Tshwane University of Technology, University of Johannesburg, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, University of the Witwatersrand, Howard College UKZN, Cranefield College, Design School South Africa, Design Times, Unisa and Inscape Education Group.

  • Can I register with SACAP (South African Council for the Architectural Professions)?

SACAP has granted the Inscape Education Group’s Pretoria, Midrand, Durban, Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Distance Learning campuses unconditional validation status for the Higher Certificate in Architectural Technology (NQF level 5).

From 2020, all architectural technology graduates from the Inscape Pretoria, Midrand, Durban, Cape Town or Distance Learning campus can register as Candidate Architectural Draughtsperson with SACAP.

After 2-3 years as a Candidate Architectural Draughtsperson working under a SACAP Registered Professional, candidates can write the Professional Practice Exam (PPE) and register as a Professional Architectural Draughtsperson.

  • Graduates pre-2020 validation with SACAP

Higher Certificate in Architectural Technology graduates pre-2020, can apply for registration as a Candidate Architectural Draughtsperson after gaining a minimum of 2 years architectural work experience, once registered as a Candidate they will work for a period of 2-3 years under a SACAP Registered Professional.

After 2-3 years as a Candidate Architectural Draughtsperson working under a SACAP Registered Professional, candidates can write the Professional Practice Exam (PPE) and register as a Professional Architectural Draughtsperson.

 

 

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Objectives

The course objectives are to: 

  • Introduce the student to the architectural profession, the various trades and the broader built environment industry. 
  • Understand the relationship between architecture, the environment, engineering and technology 
  • introduce students to technical drawing, design fundamentals and green and sustainable design.  
  • Build an understanding of architectural drawing, construction methods, building terminology, materials and finishes, model building, periods and styles of architecture. It includes business basics like project management and professional practice management for architectural technologists and how to start a business. 

Course details

This qualification is for the architectural enthusiast and introduces technical drawing, design fundamentals and green and sustainable design.

Study Options (2)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

SOUTH AFRICA

  • National Senior Certificate with admission to a Higher Certificate, Competent in English at NQF level 4.
  • Note: For the Higher Certificate in Architectural Technology, students should consult with the relevant tertiary institution for further requirements. Math’s is usually a prerequisite for entry into an Architectural Degree on completion of the Higher Certificate.

SPECIAL ADMISSIONS:

  • We offer mature age exemption to Degrees, Diplomas and Higher Certificates as per USAF requirements.
  • Inscape Education Group will consider Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) based on informal or non-formal learning for admission to this course.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

  • For admission to Higher Certificate: South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation of National Senior Certificate NQF4 equivalence.

All students studying towards a qualification that is offered via the distance mode must have access to data and a reliable internet connection. 

FEES

Course Fees Tuition; Study Pack; Pre-verification

Fees Cost
Tuition R83 895
Study Pack R9 125
Pre-verificationR900*

*Pre-Verification Fee is non-refundable.

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What’s Included in your fee?

  • Tuition
  • Preliminary Stationery & Equipment
  • Software
  • Textbooks

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers as: 

  • Candidate Draughtsperson (SACAP registered) 
  • Architectural Technologist 
  • Urban Design Assistant 
  • Technical Designer for Civil and Mechanical Engineering projects 

The qualification will enable learners to further their studies in the architectural profession. Students are provided with the skills, competencies and academic knowledge required to practice in the Built Environment. The qualifying learner can move to other (related) fields or further their studies in the architectural profession.

On completion of this course students will have the ability to: Explore the relationships between architecture, environment, technology, engineering and craft, and how they combine to improve human conditions and communicate effectively and accurately with other professions and trades in the built environment. Employment within the industry would include junior draughtsman or office administrator within the built environment.

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1 Year 

Starting February 2025

Tuition from R83895

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2 Year 

Starting March, July and November

Tuition from R40900

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