Diploma: Architectural Draughting
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Diploma: Architectural Draughting is a 240-credit, NQF Level 6 qualification in the Physical Planning, Design and Management subfield. It is focused on architectural draughting and related design documentation rather than being described as a guarantee of appointment as an architect.
What this qualification may cover
- Architectural draughting within the broader area of physical planning, design and management
- Diploma-level preparation related to the production and interpretation of architectural design documentation
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in architectural draughting, built-environment design documentation and related physical planning work. It may also be relevant to people exploring a pathway associated with architecture, subject to the requirements of employers, professional bodies and further study routes.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The approved career relationship identifies Architect as a direct pathway relationship. This means the qualification may relate to preparation for work or further development connected with architecture, but it does not guarantee entry to the architect occupation, employment, professional registration or appointment. The qualification’s registration status should be verified before relying on it for current study or career planning.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Architectural draughting
- Preparing or working with architectural design documentation
- Interpreting technical design information
- Applying design-related thinking in a built-environment context
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: Architectural Draughting
- SAQA ID
- 21153
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 12
- Subfield
- Physical Planning Design and Management
- Originator
- Intec College
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2023 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the intended provider is authorised to offer this specific qualification and that its offering is valid for new enrolments.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether any practical, studio or workplace-related requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA identification number 21153, NQF level and credit value on the provider’s official documentation.
- If your goal is to become an architect, separately verify the applicable professional, registration and further-study requirements rather than assuming that this diploma alone provides professional entry.