Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Structural Steelwork Detailing in South Africa

Institutions Offering Diploma in Structural Steelwork Detailing

•  Centurion Academy, Gauteng  
  Course entry requirements
  -A minimum of a Grade 12 or N3 Engineering Studies with 40% or higher in Mathematics or 55% or higher for Mathematics Literacy (Information Technology and Draughting skills will be an advantage)
  
  Course duration: 2 years
  
  Mode of study: Full time
  
  Course content
  -Demonstrate an understanding of advanced theory of structures and structural behaviour relative to steel structures.
  -Prepare structural steelwork detail drawings for the fabrication of assemblies for ancillary steelwork for building.
  -Prepare structural steelwork detail drawings for the fabrication of assemblies for multi-storey buildings.
  -Prepare structural steelwork detail drawings for the fabrication of assemblies for process plants.
  -Design a range of load bearing elements for steel structures.
  -Design structural steelwork connections.
  -Control quality in the fabrication assembly and erection of structural steelwork assemblies.
  -Demonstrate an understanding of strength of materials in relation to steel structures.
  -Integrate the processes and sequences associated with the preparation and production of structural steelwork detail drawings with the fabricating workshop and site planning functions and evaluate the combined impact of these processes on the time and cost of producing quality products within contract specifications and programme.
  -Communicate effectively between structural steel drawing office personnel, workshop and site personnel as well as associated engineering personnel when preparing and issuing detail drawings.
  -Organise and manage one's self and one's activities in the production of structural steelwork detail drawings to ensure the accurate measurement and placement of individual assemblies on drawing layouts in accordance with drawing office practice and specifications.
  - Collect, analyse and critically evaluate engineering requirements for the detailing of connections and load bearing elements to ensure safe and economical connections and load bearing elements for structural steelwork assemblies
  -Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by contributing to the implementation of enhanced quality control processes from the preparation of detail drawings to the fabrication stage and through to the on-site erection of structural steelwork assemblies including the handover of completed steel structures.
  -Use science and technology associated with connection design and Draughting practice to produce detail drawings of structural steelwork assemblies and arrangement drawings.
  -Use advanced 3D computer modelling science and technology to produce detail drawings and related data for the fabrication of commercial and industrial structural steel buildings.
  -Communicate with clientele when compiling estimates and quotations for structural steelwork projects based on the standard system of measurement of building work for the steel construction industry thereby ensuring that accurate estimates are compiled and quotations produced from standard contract documentation are in accordance with best practice standards.
  -Identify and solve problems when preparing details of structural steelwork connections and load bearing elements to ensure accurate calculations and workshop drawings are produced in accordance with the engineer's requirements and contract specifications.
  - Associate theory of structures, structural behaviour, mechanical properties and resistance of connectors and structural steelwork elements as well as regulations, codes, standards and drawing office practices with the preparation of detail drawings of connections and load bearing elements used in the fabrication and assembly of steel structures
•  African Academy, Boksburg  
  Duration: 3 years
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -Learner must have required Maths on Matric level and Draughting skills or completion of the MDDOP course and ideally must be working within the SSD industry.
  
  Course Overview:
  -Communication
  -Mathematics
  -Connection design and draughting practice techniques for basic structural steelwork assemblies
  -Strength of materials
  -Regulations, codes and drawing office practice on structural steel detailing processes
  -Processes and sequences of the production of the detail drawings integrated with fabrication and site functions. Impact of these on time and cost of producing quality products within a contract
  -Bracing systems, mechanical properties and load bearing calculations are illustrated
  -Quality Control of fabrication assembly and erection of structural steelwork
  -Drawing layouts according to drawing office practice and setting out points are calculated.
  
  Tuition fees: R 29,000 per year

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