Civil Technology is among the 13 subjects that were introduced as Elective Occupation Subjects. Elective Occupational subjects give students a pathway to be work-ready as soon they complete High School.
What Subject Is Civil Technology
This subject focuses on concepts and principles in the building and construction industry. It also targets the technology that is used in this industry. The Civil Technology subject emphasises the practical application of scientific principles as well as the sustainable use of the natural environment.
The subject explores the following areas:
- Civil services
- Construction
- Woodworking
What Is The Aim Of Civil Technology?
The aim of the Civil Technology subject is to equip learners from Grade 10 – 12 with the skills and knowledge of Civil Technology to create a career for themselves. This career pathway should enable them to enter any of the following after completing their Matric:
- Further Education and Training College – NC (Vocational)
- University of Technology
- Learnership
- Apprenticeship (to become an artisan)
- Look for employment opportunities
- Be your own boss
What Are The 13 New Subjects?
What Topics Will I Study In Civil Technology?
In the Civil Technology subject, you will study the following topics:
- Methods of construction of joinery
- Methods of installation of joinery
- Designing of wooden structures for buildings
- Methods of sustaining wooden installations in a building
- Tools and equipment used in the building industry
- Woodwork joints
- Roof construction
- Materials: properties and uses
- Construction: from foundation to wall plate level
- Applied mechanics
- Steel structures
- Quantity surveying
- Graphics and communication
- Sewage and storm-water disposal
- Water supply
- Sanitary fittings and fitments
- Hot water systems
- Reticulation systems
What Will I Learn?
You will study the Civil Technology subject for three years, that is:
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
Grade 10
Here is what you will learn in Grade 10:
TOPIC | CONTENT |
SAFETY |
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GRAPHICS AND COMMUNICATIONS |
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MATERIALS |
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EQUIPMENT |
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TERMINOLOGY |
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APPLIED MECHANICS |
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CONSTRUCTION |
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CIVIL SERVICES |
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QUANTITIES |
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JOINING |
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Grade 11
Here is what you will learn in Grade 11:
TOPIC | CONTENT |
SAFETY |
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GRAPHICS AND COMMUNICATIONS |
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MATERIALS |
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EQUIPMENT |
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TERMINOLOGY |
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APPLIED MECHANICS |
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CONSTRUCTION |
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CIVIL SERVICES |
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QUANTITIES |
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JOINING |
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Grade 12
Here is what you will learn in Grade 12:
TOPIC | CONTENT |
SAFETY |
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GRAPHICS AND COMMUNICATIONS |
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MATERIALS |
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EQUIPMENT |
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TERMINOLOGY |
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APPLIED MECHANICS |
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CONSTRUCTION |
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CIVIL SERVICES |
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QUANTITIES |
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JOINING |
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What Skills Can I Develop With Civil Technology?
With the Civil Technology subject, here are some of the skills that you can gain:
- Safe working practices
- Good housekeeping
- First aid practices
- Interpretation of working drawings
- Installation of structures
- Working with accurate measurements
- Workshop practice
What Are The Career Opportunities In Civil Technology?
Here are some of the careers opportunities in Civil Technology that you can consider:
- Carpenter and Joiner
- Bricklayer
- Tiler
- Painter
- Plumber
- Drainlayer
- Roof Specialist
- Cabinetmaker
- Shutter hand
- Building Inspector
- Quantity Surveyor
- Architect
- Draughtsman
- Building Surveyor
- Building Technician
- Civil engineer
- Structural Engineer
- Civil Technology Teacher
How Will I Be Assessed?
The assessment of the Civil Technology subject will be composed of the following:
- Tests
- Examinations
- Practical Assessment Task (PAT)
Tests
The design of the tests covers the content of the subject and include a variety of tasks designed to achieve the objectives of the subject
Examinations
For Grades 10, 11 and 12, the three-hour end-of-year examination in Civil Technology (200 marks) comprises 50% of a learner’s total mark. In the Grade 12 examination, only Grade 12 content will be assessed. However, prior knowledge from Grades 10 and 11 may be necessary to interpret and answer some questions.
Practical Assessment Task (PAT)
In all grades, each learner must do a PAT for the year. All PAT’s will be moderated externally. PAT’s are evaluated in the following format:
- Design portfolio – 25%
- Working drawings – 25%
- Artefact – 50%.
What Is A School Subject?
A school subject is an area of learning within the school curriculum that makes up a field of knowledge. This field of knowledge can be practised and taught by a competent teacher within the school system. For example, Civil Technology is a school subject. Other examples of school subjects are Mathematics, History, Geography and Physics.