What is Civil Technology?
Civil Technology focuses on concepts and principles in the built environment and on the technological process. It embrace spractical skills and the application of scientific principles. This subject aims to create and improve the built environment to enhance the quality of life of the individual and society alike and to ensure the sustainable use of the natural environment.
The subject focuses on three main areas, namely:
• Civil services
• Construction (Our offering)
• Woodworking
Construction
Construction focuses on the development of concrete and brick structures in the built environment. It focuses on materials
and the way they are used to provide infrastructures in the development of sites, taking into account environmentally
friendly technology (green energy). See the content overview for the subject specifics to gain insight of the topics taught.
The main topics in Civil Technology according to the area of specialisation:
- Safety
- Materials
- Equipment
- Graphics and communications
- Terminology
- Quantities
- Joining
- Foundations
- Concrete
- Formwork
- Reinforcements
- Cavity walls
- Lintels
- Waterproofing
- Concrete staircases
- Roof coverings
- Brickwork Staircases
- Piling
- Rib and block floors
- Arches
- Scaffolding
- Plaster and screed
Career and occupational opportunities for learners with a foundation in Civil Technology include, but are not limited to:
- cabinet maker
- shutter hand
- civil technology educator
- building inspector
- quantity surveyor
- architect
- draughtsperson
- building surveyor
- engineering technician (civil)
- engineering technologist (civil)
- civil engineer
- carpenter and joiner
- bricklayer
- tiler
- painter
- plumber
- drainlayer
- roof specialist