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Basic Architectural Drafting
Basic Architectural Drafting
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
2 B: Calculate Technical 80 0 80
mathematics
7 G: Employability skills 20 40 60
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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.
Eradicate unemployment from the country by providing them skills and competencies.
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Sequence of the modules
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
other’s mistake.
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Overview about the program –Curriculum for (Basic Architecture Drafting) –
Module Title and Aim Learning Units Theory1 Workplace2 Timeframe of modules
Days/hours Days/hours
Module 1 LU-A1Createstill life
Apply Drafting sketches 2 hours 20 hours
Fundamentals LU-A2 use basic measuring
tools 2 hours 10 hours
Lu-A3 Apply Line types
LU –A4Lettering on Drawing 2 hours 15 hours
LU-A5Labeling on Drawing
LU-A6Make Legends and 2 hours 20 hours
Inventory
LU-A7Make Dimension on 2 hours 15 hours
Drawing
LU-A8 2D Drafting /Drawing 2 hours 15 hours
LU-A9 Make Geometric
Aim: This module covers drawings 6 hours 20 hours
the application of drafting LU-A10Make Orthographic
fundamentals. projection 6 hours 20 hours
LU-A11 Develop Drawing
format 6 hours 25 hours
LU-A12 Read Technical
Drawing 6 hours 30 hours
2 hours 10 hours
2 hours 10 hours
Module 2 LU-B1 Calculate whole
Calculate Technical number Operations 2 hours
mathematics. LU-B2Calculate Decimals 5 hours
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Learning hours in training provider premises
2
Training workshop, laboratory and on-the-job workplace
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LU-B3Calculate Fractions 6 hours
LU-B4 Convert British Units
into Metric Unit System 8 hours
LU-B5 Convert Metric Units
to British Unit System 8 hours
LU-B6 Apply ratios using
scales 8 hours
LU-B7 Proportions using
scale 8 hours
Aim: LU-B8 Apply algebraic
This module covers expression 10 hours
technical mathematics LU-B9 Solve geometric
used in architectural Problems 15 hours
drawing. LU-B10 Solve trigonometric
Problems 10 hours
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Module 5 LU-E1 Employ computer 4 hours 15 hours
Computer Aided Drafting fundamental
LU- E2 Employ computer 4 hours 30 hours
troubleshooting
LU-E3 Apply AutoCAD 20 hours 180 hours
commands
LU-E4 Maintain file utilities 4 hours 10 hours
LU-E5 Use the Library of
Aim:in this module the Blocks 4 hours 25 hours
learner could produce LU-E6Format attributes (e.g.
drawing on computer using Layers, Dimensions and 5 hours 50 hours
AutoCAD software Text Styles)
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capability 2 hours 5 hours
LU-G6 Demonstrate Work
Ethics 2 hours 4 hours
LU-G7 Develop job search
documents (e.g. Resumes,
Applications, Cover letters
etc) 2 hours 4 hours
Aim: In this module the LU-G8 Prepare career
learners will learn about portfolio 3 hours 6 hours
employability skills. LU-G9 Research
Architectural related
Occupations 2 hours 5 hours
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Curriculum Contents (Teaching and Learning Guide)
Learning Unit Learning Outcomes Learning Elements Duration Materials Learning Place
Required
LU A1: CreateStill Able to: Knowledge of:
Life Sketches Sketching 2hrs TH. B pencils Class Room
Draw a desired sketch of fundamentals HB pencils Studio
an object Sketching in graph Various
Sketching drawing
techniques Sheets
Light and Shadows Scholar sheets
Materials for 20 hr PR. Erasers
sketching Color Pencils
Paper sizes Pointers
Ability to:
Sketch according to
sketching
fundamentals
Use different
sketching
techniques
Draw sketch with
light & Shadows
Identify the
materials for
sketching
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Make basic
sketches to work
out which develop
and explain ideas.
LU A2: Use basic Able to: Knowledge of: 2hr TH. B pencils Class Room
Measuring Tools Introduction of HB pencils Studio
The trainee should be able different measuring Various
to identify and use different tools drawing
basic measuring tools Application of Sheets
skillfully according to the different drafting Scholar sheets
project tools in Erasers
architectural/ 10 hr PR. Set square
construction Drafting table
drawings Different
scales
Compass
Ability to: T- scale
Use basic
measuring tools
like
o Use of set square
o Architectural scale
o Use of parallel bar
o Use of different
templates (e.g.
circle, furniture
template etc.)
LU A3: Apply Line Able to: Knowledge of:
Types Introduction to the B pencils Class Room
Define and use different types of lines 2hr TH. HB pencils Studio
line types in the specific Purpose of different Various
task main line types drawing
Classification of Sheets
different lines Scholar sheets
according to their Erasers
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use. Set square
15hr PR. Drafting table
Ability to: Different
Construct main line scales
types Compass
Produce the line T- scale
with various line
weights
Produce drawing
using the
appropriate line
type
Draw center line
and section line at
required place
Apply different line
type as per drawing
requirement.
Ability to:
Make good quality
of lettering in
architectural
drafting
Make the lettering
guidelines
Use proper lettering
font
Describe and draw
various lettering
styles with correct
spellings
Define the lettering
methods
Define the selection
method of
compatible lettering
styles
Compose lettering
according to
requirements
Use the standard
templates.
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Composition of Different
materials used in scales
construction Compass
15hr PR. T- scale
Ability to:
Create self-notes to
explain different
Details
Compose minute
Details in the
drawing by writing
notes
Write notes to
describe materials
used in building
construction
Take notes to
explain different
fixtures in a
drawing
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symbols T- scale
Draw Public Health
symbols
Ability to:
Draw geometrical
designs
Draw different
geometrical shapes
Use angles and
circular shapes in
geometrical and
circular staircases
Make polygons
according to the
given size
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Draw ellipse in
various styles
Draw arches in
different styles
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Compass
Ability to:-
Decide sheet 10 hr PR.
size according to
the drawing.
Choose the
scale according to
the task
Develop
drawing format
according to the
project.
LU A12: Read Able to: Knowledge of: 2 hr TH. B pencils Class Room
Technical Drawings Technical drawing HB pencils Studio
Read and Explain Vocabulary of Various
technical terms displayed technical terms drawing
in architectural drawings used in Sheets
Architectural Scholar sheets
drawings Erasers
Set square
Ability to: Drafting table
Read and explain Different
technical terms scales
Explain various Compass
types of technical
drawing 10 hr PR.
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Module 2: Title....To Calculate Technical Mathematics
Objective of the Module: After completion of this module the learner will be able to calculate technical mathematics
Learning Unit Learning Outcomes Learning Elements Duration Materials Required Learning Place
LU B1: Calculate Able to: Knowledge of:
Whole Numbers Problem regarding 2 hr TH. Notebook
Operations Solve all problems whole numbers Calculator Classroom
regarding whole numbers Mathematical Pencils
operations Pens
regarding whole Eraser
numbers like
(addition,
subtraction,
multiplication
division)
Ability to:
Handle problems
regarding whole
numbers
Solve various
Arithmetical
problems
Ability to:
Solve problems
with decimal
figures, (Addition,
subtraction,
multiplication,
division etc.)
State the rules for
expressing decimal
figures
Ability to:
Solve mathematical
problems in
fractions.
Utilize the rules for
fractions
Convert fractions
into decimals.
Convert decimals
into fractions.
Use of fractions in
architectural
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drawings.
Ability to:
Convert British
units of
measurement into
Metric units
Express the units of
measurements in
British unit system.
Express the units of
measurement in
Metric unit system
Ability to:
Solve the problem
regarding ratios in
roofs, slab, ramp
etc.
Express the term
ratios
List the different
terms of ratios
Apply the principals
of ratio using scale.
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LU B7: Apply Able to: Knowledge of: Notebook
Proportions Using Apply proportion using Definition of the 8 hr TH. Calculator
Scale scale. term proportion Pencils Classroom
Principles of Pens
proportion Eraser
Application of
proportion using
scale.
Comparison of ratio
and proportion.
Ability to:
Describe the term
proportion.
List the term of
proportion
State the principles
of ratio.
Apply the principles
of ratios for
problem solving.
Handle problems of
proportion using
scale.
Ability to:
Express Basic
algebraic
expressions
Describe relation
between HCF and
LCM
Solve problems
regarding square
root of algebraic
expressions
Express factor or
division method to
fix HCF and LCM
Solve problems
regarding algebraic
expression
Ability to:
Express geometry.
Derive distance
formula to calculate
distances between
two points.
Use distance
formula for various
geometric shapes
Express and solve
problems related to
geometrical shapes
and calculate
distances
Ability to:
Express
trigonometric ratios
Solve trigonometric
problems
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Module 3: Title....Apply Drafting standards
Objective of the Module: After completion of this module the learner will be able to apply drafting standards
Learning Unit Learning Outcomes Learning Elements Duration Materials Required Learning Place
LU C1 : Use Able to: Knowledge of:
Technical Importance of B pencils Class Room
Abbreviations Use technical abbreviations 4hrTH. HB pencils Studio
abbreviations Abbreviation rules Various
Purpose of drawing
abbreviations Sheets
Scholar sheets
Ability to: 20 hrPR. Erasers
Use abbreviations Drafting table
Express importance Note Books
of abbreviations
State abbreviation
rules
Describe purpose of
using abbreviations
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Describe importance
of local construction
jargons
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Utilize charts 20 hr PR. Erasers
Express the types of Drafting table
charts Note Books
Express the purpose Various Charts
of charts
Use various type of
charts.
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Module 4: Title....Perform Drafting practice
Objective of the Module: After completion of this module the learner will be able to perform Drafting parctice
Learning Unit Learning Outcomes Learning Elements Duration Materials Required Learning Place
LU D1: Create Able to: Knowledge of: B pencils
Section/Detail view Detail view 6 hr TH. HB pencils Class Room
Create sections/detail Blow-ups creations Various Studio
views to explain the drawing
details Sheets
Building sections of Scholar sheets
single storey Erasers
structures 60 hr PR. Set square
Building sections of Drafting table
multiple storey Different
structures scales
Compass
Ability to:
Describe
sections/detail view
Draw section/detail
view.
Below up details
Create single
storey structure
sections
Make multiple
storey structure
sections
Create section of
construction details
Create auxiliary
views
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Draw two point
perspective
Create interior and
exterior
perspectives
Ability to:
Draw Submission
drawings
Draw working
drawings
Develop working
elevations and
sections
Create foundation
drawing using
AutoCAD
commands
Draw plumbing
drawing in
AutoCAD
Develop
electrification
drawing in
AutoCAD
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Module 5: Title....Computer Aided Drafting
Objective of the Module: After completionof this module the learner will be able to Transfer all types of architectural drawings
on Autocad
Learning Unit Learning Outcomes Learning Elements Duration Materials Learning Place
Required
LU E1: Employ Able to: Knowledge of: Class Room
Computer Function and 4 hr TH. computer
Fundamental Employ computer importance of basic Computer lab
fundamentals. computer parts System
The input and Auto Cad
output devices Printers
Using printers for 15 hr PR. Plotters
using small printing handouts
Using of plotter for Multimedia
large printing Notebook
Pencils /Pens
Ability to:
Define and use
computer
fundamentals
Express PC
System
Describe the
importance of
computer
component
Importance of
input and output
device
Use printers for
small printing
Employ the plotter
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for plotting large
sheets
Ability to:
Ability to:
Use different CAD
commands
Use and apply
commands under
draw menu
Use and apply
options under all
menu
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LU E7: Able to: Knowledge of: 4 hr TH. Class Room
Demonstrate Demonstration of Computer computer
Plotting Skill Make setting to plotter and plotter setting System lab
demonstrate plotting skill How to set the Auto Cad
requirements of Printers
plotting in the 20 hr PR. Plotters
dialogue box handouts
Setting of plotting Multimedia
device Notebook
Model and Layout Pencils /Pens
Spaces
Ability to:
Demonstrate plotter
setting
Express plotting
techniques
Describe the size of
paper according to
the drawing
Demonstrate
plotting skills
Use Model and
Layout spaces
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Module 6: Title..Building materials and process
Objective of.the Module: After completion of this module the learner will be able to learnbuilding materials and process
Learning Unit Learning Outcomes Learning Elements Duration Materials Required Learning Place
LU F1: Brick and Able to: Knowledge of:
Bond Definition of bricks Classroom
Describe bricks, draw brick and its 10 hr TH. Information Field Trip
patterns and bonds manufacturing sheets
Characteristics of Task sheet
good bricks Sheets for
Common brick drawing part
bonds and its uses
English bond and 14 hr PR.
Flemish bond
Heading bond and
stretching bond
Ability to:
Describe and draw
brick and brick
cutting
Describe brick and
its manufacturing
Write about the
characteristics of
bricks
Differentiate
between English
and Flemish bond
Describe every
bond’s suitability
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LU F2: Mortar and Able to: Knowledge of: classroom
its uses 8 hr TH. Information
Describe the composition The definition of sheets
of different mortar and their mortar and its Task sheet
uses and draw mortar composition Sheets for
joints Types of mortar drawing part
Mortar joints and
their uses 6 hr PR.
Ability to:
Explain various
types of mortars
and their uses
Composition of
mortar
Different mortar
joints and their
uses
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LU F4: Damp Proof Able to: Knowledge of:
Course Definition of damp Classroom
Describe and draw damp proof courses Information Field Trip
proof courses Materials used for 10 hr TH. sheets
damp proof
courses Task sheet
Damp proof
courses with Sheets for
sketches 12 hr PR. drawing part
why it is important
to protect the
building from
dampness
Ability to:
Explain the term
dampness
Describe materials
used for damp
proofing
Describe the ways
of damp proofing
Describe and draw
various damp proof
courses at required
places
Draw the sketches
of damp proof
courses
Information
LU F5: Steel and its Able to: Knowledge of: 8 hr TH. sheets Classroom
Uses Definition of steel Field Trip
Describe steel, its uses and its composition Task sheet
and draw steel sections Importance of steel
in a building Sheets for
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Types of steel and drawing part
its sections 8 hr TH.
Steel uses and
fabrication
Ability to:
Explain steel, its
types and uses
Draw sections
Elaborate steel
composition
Narrate steel types
Describe the uses
of steel in a
building
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Module 7: Title..Employability Skills
Objective of.the Module: After completion of this module the learner will be able to learn Employability skills
Learning Unit Learning Outcomes Learning Elements Duration Materials Required Learning Place
LU-J1: Work as Part Able to: Knowledge of: 2 hr TH. Computer Class
of a Team the out-of-the-box Room/
Work as a part of a problem solving Computer lab
Team strategies
Accomplish
Develop effective projects with a
networks and good positive, can-do
working relation with 5 hr PR.
mindset and inspire
other team members others with your
attitude
Recognizing your
role, as well as
understand the
value of everyone
else's role
Develop and apply
a range of
strategies to
resolve issues
in design projects
Ability to:
Develop strong
and productive
working
relationship
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Develop good
working relation by
substituting "we"
for "you" and "I" in
your statements.
LU-J2: Interact with Able to: Knowledge of: 3 hr TH. Computer Class
Contractors Printer Room/
Interact with the General Writing Pad Computer lab
contractors to build communication Pen
professional with the
collaborative contractor for
relationships drafting issues
4 hr PR.
Ability to :
Building
professional and
collaborative
relationships.
Learn interview
and note-taking
skills.
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LU-J3.Communicate Able to: Knowledge of: 2 hr TH. Computer Class
using Technical Printer Room/
Vocabulary Communicate using Communicating Writing Pad Computer lab
vocabularyand effectively with Pen
technical terminology resource person
by the visual artists to Developing design 5 hr PR.
discuss their materials documentation
and their work
Ability to :
Identify vocabulary
used for specific
material/work
LU-J7. Develop job Able to: Knowledge of: 2 hr TH. Computer Class
search documents The basic Room/
Prepare cover letter, components of Computer lab
resume and current developing a
work samples for job resume
market 4 hr PR.
Ability to:
Create and
analyze different
type of document
resumes,
application for
job.
Prepare
references of
education and
work experience
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LU-J8. Prepare Able to: Knowledge of: 3hr TH. Computer Class
Career Portfolio Selections for Printer Room/
Prepare portfolio for portfolios CD/DVD Computer lab
seeking employment in Evaluate all aspects USB
the Architectural of selected work 6 hr PR. Sheets
industry Appropriate
publishing formats
(CD and DVD) for
digital portfolio
Ability to:
Design professional
portfolios for
viewing by
prospective
employers and
learning institute.
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Assessment
A12: Read technical drawings. 3 hours 10 hours Read and explain the Assessment
technical drawing of work
Define technical Test
terms written on the
drawing
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Module 2 (Perform technical mathematics)
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Define denominator
Reduce proper
fractions to their
lowest term
Indicate the steps
involved in reduction
of proper fractions
State the rule for
adding common
fractions
Mention the rule for
subtracting common
fraction
State the rule for
multiplying the
fractions
Write down the rules
for dividing the
fractions
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solving
Compare ratio and
proportion
B8: Apply algebraic 05 hrs. Nil hr. PR
expressions Ability to:
Express Basic White board
algebraic expression. Test/Quiz
Describe relation
between HCF and
LCM.
Solve problems
regarding square root
of algebraic
expression.
Express factor or
division method to fix
HCF and LCM.
Solve
problems regarding
algebraic expression.
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Module 3(Apply Drafting standards)
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C4: Utilize charts 3 hrs 15 hrs Utilize charts
Express the types of Information
charts sheets/Hando
Express the purpose uts
of charts
Use every type of White board
charts.
Test/Quiz
C5: Utilize tables 4 hrs 10 hrs Utilize different tables
Describe the types Information
tables sheets/Hando
Use different tables uts
Utilize charts
Express the types of White board
charts
Express the purpose Test/Quiz
of charts
Use every type of
charts.
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Module 4 (Computer Aided Drafting)
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Write down the list of
commands which
comes under modify
menu
Explain line
command
Describe the options
of arc commands
Define the circle and
ellipse commands
Describe hatch
command
Describe the
difference between
copy and move
command
Define mirror
command
Describe trim and
offset command
Describe break join
commands
Define polar and
rectangular array
D5: Use the library of Blocks 5 hrs 15 hrs Describe the library
of parts Task sheet
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Perform the way to Performance
insert blocks from test
library Test/Quiz
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Describe the use of
printer for small
printing
Express the setting of
plotter for plotting
large sheets
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Module 5 (Perform Drafting Practice)
Create auxiliary
views
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Draw one point of Task sheet
perspective Assessment
Draw two point of work
perspective Information
Create interior sheet/Handou
perspective and t
exterior perspectives
Describe auxiliary
views
Create auxiliary
views
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attributes sheet/Handou
Put dimension, text t
and styles in a
drawing
69
Module 6 (Building materials process)
70
Explain how to
analyze mortar
visually on site
Explain types of
F6: Wood types and defects 6 hrs th 10 hrs pr Wood used in the Drawing Test
Construction Industry Task sheet
Explain the uses of Assessment
wood of work
Draw wooden Test/Quiz
assemblies (doors, Viva
windows, partitions,
false ceilings etc.)
Draw wooden roofing
system
72
F8: Glass Explain types of
8 hrs th 8 hr pr Glass used in the Task sheet
Construction Industry Assessment
Explain the uses of of work
Glass Test/Quiz
Drawing various Viva
Glass assemblies
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Module J: Employability Skills
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4.Practice general safety Describe practice
general safety Test/Quiz
Explain lab safety Assessment
rules of work
Apply safe procedures Direct
for using commonly Observation
used equipment Viva
5. Demonstrate internet How to Demonstrate
capability internet capability Test/Quiz
Research different Viva
creative web site Practical
How to get creative Task sheet
idea
How to create
comprehensive idea
6. Demonstrate etiquettes How to demonstrate
etiquettes approaches Test/Quiz
in advanced Assessment
architectural drafting of work
Explain etiquette Direct
practically Observation
Viva
7. Develop job search How to develop job
documents (e.g., resumes, search documents Test/Quiz
applications, covers, letter (e.g. resumes, Assessment
etc.) application. Cover, of work
letter etc.) Direct
Analyze the different Observation
types of resumes Viva
Create resumes for
job
8. Prepare career portfolio How to prepare career
portfolio Viva
Determine selection Portfolio
for portfolios Task sheet
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Present and exhibit
professional portfolios
9. Research architectural How to research
related occupations architectural related Test/Quiz
occupations Assessment
Research various of work
careers in the Viva
architectural Illustrative
Describe internet and test
newspaper research
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List of Tools, Machinery & Equipment
Sr. Qty.
Name of Item/ Equipment / Tools
No.
1. Drafting tables with parallel bars 25
2. Set squares 25
3. Architectural Scale 25
4. T-Scale 25
5. Geometric sets/instruments sets 25
6. Student revolving chair 25
7. Students trolleys with lockers 25
8. Teacher table 01
9. Teacher chair No
10. Computers core i3 25
11. Laser Printers Colour A3 04
12. Scanners 04
13. Multimedia Projector 01
14. Plotter 02
15. Photocopy Machine 01
16. White Boards 03
17. Speakers 01
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List of Consumable Supplies
Name of Trade Basic Architecture Drafting
Duration One year
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Contributions for Development of This Curriculum
DACUM Working Group
Mr. Mujib Ur Rehman Mr. Saleem Malik
Sustainable Design Solutions SAM Architects
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