1. Department and Contact Information

• Subject Head: Mr. Riaan van Blerk

• Contact Information: ajvanblerk@jeppeboys.co.za 

2. Subject Status

• Compulsory: Yes

• APS Contribution: Yes full AP points are awarded.

3. Relevance for Further Studies

ENGINEERING GRAPHICS & DESIGN AS A SUBJECT GIVES LEARNERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Communicate ideas graphically by using drawing instruments and computer-based tools.

• Explore specific basic concepts and content within Mechanical, Civil and Electrical Technology.

• Develop Various instrument and freehand drawing techniques and skills.

• Learn by solving technological problems through graphic drawings in creative ways.

• Carry out projects using the design process.

• Use knowledge in a purposeful way.

• Implement ‘CAD’ as a method of producing drawings.

• Develop positive attitudes, perceptions and aspirations to manipulate, engineering and technology-based careers.

4. Course Content and Learning Outcomes

• • Core Topics: Prescribed EGD Examinable Topics that must be completed in 2024

Curriculum Summary:

• The Practical Assessment Tasks (PATs):

• Adhere to the GDE 2024 PAT Management Plans for ALL three grades. Use the GDE 2024 PAT Implementation Guidelines to ensure that ALL the Grade 12 PATs are compliant in ALL respects, and correctly assessed. 

• Give continuous developmental feedback & guidance on presentations completed/ attempted to ensure that ALL, but especially the Gr 12 EGD learners, produce PATs that meet ALL the requirements, and that these are of an acceptable standard.

• Ensure that ALL the Grade 12 EGD learners obtain at least 40% for the PAT.

• Ensure that the Grade 10 & 11 PATs are also implemented correctly, and compliant with ALL the requirements of GDEs 2024 Grade 10 & 11 PAT documents.

5. Skills and Qualities Required

• Cognitive, development (visualisation, insight and perception drawings)

• Freehand, instrument drawings

• First and Third angle orthographic projections

• Descriptive geometry

• Projection methods

• Practical drawings (Mechanical, Civil)

• Principles of design

• Principles of sectioning

• Scaled drawings

• Isometric drawings

• Perspective drawings

• Loci of cams

• Developments

• Interpenetration of solids

• Computer-aided Design “CAD’

STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE:

• Problem solvers

• Produce clean, neat and accurate drawings

• Dedicated and self-disciplined

• Punctual

• Respectful

6. Special Requirements/Recommendations

• FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

NB: THIS COST MUST BE CONSIDERED AS THE ESTIMATED COST OF THREE YEARS OF EGD

ENGINEERING GRAPHICS AND DESIGN 2024 GRADE 10

Below is the relevant information about the prerequisites of the subject chosen by your child. If your son has chosen EGD as a subject for 2025, these instruments, textbook, workbook, and files are compulsory.

 The FET education model (compulsory since the beginning of 2006) is a new experience.  It is therefore important that every learner starts the year with the correct drawing instruments.

Below you will find a list of instruments (minimum requirements) required by the learners.  The instruments must be clearly marked to discourage theft. 

1. A3 Drawing Board         

2. Compass, divider and 0.5/0.3 attachment.                             

3. Stencil: Circle Stencil           

4. 30/60 degree Set Square      

5. 45-degree Set Square          

6. Protractor                            

7. Draftsman’s Clutch Pencil, 0.5 mm    

8. Pencil lead 2H 0.5 mm

9.  Textbook for 2024. 

10. WORKBOOK for 2024

11. A lever arch A3 file, 45mm thick

12. Plastic sleeve file with 10 plastic pockets. 

ALL THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPULSORY, YOU CAN ORDER THEM FROM THE SCHOOL @ R 2000.00 or you can acquire them yourself.

7. Teaching Methods and Learning Strategies

• Instructional Approaches: Engineering Graphics and Design is a skills subject.

• We are using a variety of technology aspects, for example. 

• Visualisers

• Projector

• White board and 

• Turbo-Cad as an instruction method.

• Study Tips: The more you practise these skills the better you will become to prepare you for your further studies.

8. Relevance and Application

• Your application, to choose EGD, as an elective subject, will only be considered if:

• You have a minimum of 30% for Mathematics, at the end of your Gr. 9 year.

9. Career Opportunities

• Architecture, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Aviation, Maritime, Agriculture, Mining etc.), Industrial design, Interior designer, Landscape architecture, Quantity surveyor

• Building management, City planner, Land surveyor, Graphic illustrator

• Jewellery designer, Model builder, Draught-person, Technician, Manufacturing

• Teacher, Artisans, Medical technician CAD system operator

10. Curriculum Summary and Assessment

School-Based Assessment: