Industry Talk Series: Design in Practice | Beyond the Studio

Join us from 26–28 October 2026 for three days of industry talks featuring influential voices shaping architectural practice. Hear from architects across the profession as they share their experiences, perspectives and insights.

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Architectural Practical Programs

Only 2% of all private and public TVET colleges have the facilities and capabilities to offer a practical component with their engineering studies, BUT a staggering 90% of the students that receives practical are employed. Students will participate in an optional program where they will be hosted in an external workshop. During this time they will design various components and carry this design all the way through the manufacturing process. Extra cost applies to Part-Time and Online students only...

Foundation

This is an important and compulsory module for all student and a prerequisite for all the other modules. Workshop environments contain numerous tools and machinery that are potentially harmful and deadly if used incorrectly and it is imperative that learners follow the processes and procedures as set out by the instructors.

Module 1: Health and Safety and File Preparation

Introductory health and safety in workshop spaces
Civil Land Surveying
Plumbing and Reticulation
Electrical Installation

Introduction to Industry Practices

The purpose of this module is to provide learners with underpinning knowledge to work in the industry. This workshop will introduce learners to the basics of designing, setting out and creating of plumbing, electical or civil/building systems. The learner will learn how to design the most efficient layout, how to select the appropriate materials and fittings and how to properly set out the design.

Module 2: Plumbing and Reticulation

Small scale piping/fixtures and geysers to be 3D Printed and tested in the model
Designing a basic piping layout with a gully and trap
Excavation and pipe lying
Pipe run testing

Module 3: Electrical Installation

Small scale Conduiting to be laid in the model and connected to 12V electrical system
Designing a basic domestic circuit with lights, plug sockets and 1 / 2-way switches
Understanding on-site connections to a Distribution Board
Planning and executing of basic conduit installation
Wire / cable installation
Basic Circuit testing

Module 4: Building/Civil

Real Scale land surveying on campus with model scale notations to be made in the lab
Surveying a low sloped site
Measurement and drawing

Introduction to Makerslab

This workshop will introduce learners to the basics of the software needed to operate CNC machines, 3D Printing and Laser Cutters.

Module 5: Software

Fusion 360
Autocad

Module 6: Practical Introduction

Model Making
3D Printing
Laser Cutting

Intermediate Industry Practices

This workshop will give learners the opportunity to test out their knowledge on the CAD software and to operate the CNC machines, 3D Printing and Laser Cutters, with a guide to service and troubleshoot.

Module 7: Plumbing and Reticulation

Small scale piping/fixtures and geysers to be 3D Printed and tested in the model
Designing a moderate piping layout with a rodding eyes and inspection chambers
Excavation and pipe lying
Pipe run testing

Module 8: Electrical Installation

Small scale Conduiting to be laid in the model and connected to 12V electrical system
Designing a moderate domestic circuit with lights, plug sockets and 1 / 2-way switches
Understanding on-site connections to a Distribution Board
Planning and executing of basic conduit installation
Wire / cable installation including connection types
Basic Circuit testing

Module 9: Building/Civil

Real Scale land surveying on campus with model scale notations to be made in the lab
Surveying a moderate sloped site with curbing and landscape features
Measurement and drawing
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