Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment & Technology

Technology for tomorrow

Department of Electrical Engineering

North Campus

Module Guide - 2025

Module Name: Electrical Engineering Drawing

Module Code: EEDV101

Credits: 14

NQF Level: 5

Compiled by: K Majara

Last Updated: 4th February 2025

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PRE-REQUISITE MODULES ............................................................................................ 2

2. PROGRESSION ................................................................................................................ 2

3. CO-REQUISITE MODULES .............................................................................................. 2

4. PURPOSE STATEMENT .................................................................................................. 2

5. MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES.................................................................................. 2

6. CORE CONTENT .............................................................................................................. 2

7. REFERENCE MATERIAL FOR MODULE ........................................................................ 3

8. SUMMARY OF CREDITS ................................................................................................. 3

9. SYLLABUS / SCOPE OF WORK ..................................................................................... 4

10. INFORMATION REGARDING RULES AND ASSESSMENTS ........................................ 6

10.1 GENERAL ......................................................................................................................... 6

10.2 TYPES OF ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................. 7

10.2.1 DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT .............................................................................. 7

10.2.2 FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT ............................................................................... 7

10.2.3 SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT ............................................................................... 7

10.3 BREAKDOWN OF ASSESSMENTS .............................................................................. 8

10.4 RULES CONCERNING ASSESSMENTS ....................................................................... 9

10.5 FINAL ASSESSMENT .................................................................................................... 9

11. ASSESSMENT OF GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES ............................................................. 10

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1. PRE-REQUISITE MODULES
Module 1: NONE

2. PROGRESSION
This module is a pre-requisite for: Electrical Engineering Skills

3. CO-REQUISITE MODULES
Module 1: NONE

4. PURPOSE STATEMENT

This module will develop the skills necessary to produce, read and interpret electrical
engineering drawings as well as read and interpret basic mechanical engineering drawings
within the electrical engineering environment.

5. MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:

Describe the established principles, concepts and terminology of basic draughting work
and freehand sketches
perform basic draughting work of mechanical and electrical types
Interpret basic mechanical engineering drawings
Communicate an understanding of the established principles, concepts and terminology
of CAD software
To interpret and produce electrical system/layout drawings and electrical block diagrams
communicate an understanding of the established principles, concepts and terminology
of CAD software
To interpret and produce electrical schematic and one line circuit drawings

6. CORE CONTENT

The following are the core/essential aspects or topics of this course:

• Freehand sketching
• Orthographic projections
• Dimensioning
• Two dimensional drawing with CAD
• One-line electrical circuit drawings
• Schematic electrical circuit drawings
• Electrical system/layout drawings and block diagrams

These aspects will be evaluated against the objectives/outcomes provided in the table
detailing the syllabus in section 9 of this Learner Guide.

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7. REFERENCE MATERIAL FOR MODULE

Prescribed Text book Engineering Drawing Guide by Sydney B. Joelson

Additional References Study Guide, Hand outs
Other Resources Electrical software - ePlan, Proteus

8. SUMMARY OF CREDITS

This module is set at NQF level 5 and is equivalent to 14 NQF credits. According to the ECSA
standard, this module is focused on the knowledge areas of Basic Sciences, Engineering Science,
Design and Computing and IT.

CREDITS PER KNOWLEDGE AREA

Basic Engineering Computing & Complimentary
Mathematics Design
Sciences Science IT Studies
0 0 10 2 2

The notional hours allocated to this module is summarised in the following table.

Learning Activities & Assessments Hours

Lectures 28
Tutorials 30
Practical and laboratory work 28
Assignments 12
Independent self-study 10
Preparation of assignments, preparation for assessments 26
Assessments 6
TOTAL NOTIONAL LEARNING HOURS 140

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9. SYLLABUS / SCOPE OF WORK

The following syllabus outline describes the scope of the work to be covered in this module.

Learning outcomes.
Unit of Learning Related Topics Estimated
After completing this unit, learners will Reference/s Assessment
Content Considered duration
be able to:
Unit 01: • Freehand Sketching • Sketch lines, circles, arcs and eclipses using Prescribed text Summative 1 week
Freehand Sketching freehand. book and notes and Formative.
• Draw one view drawing using freehand on a non-
grid sheets. Theory Test 1
• Draw one view drawings using freehand on (TM1)
orthographic grid sheets.
Unit 02: • Orthographic • Recognize six principal views of an object. Prescribed text Summative 1.5 weeks
Orthographic Views Projections • Sketch top, front and right views of an object. book and notes and Formative
• Identify and distinguish between 1st angle and
3rd angle orthographic projections. Assignment 1
• Create 1st angle and 3rd angle orthographic (AS1)
projections from an isometric projection. Lab work:
• Draw different views of an object on a software Use of a software
package. package in a
computer lab

Unit 03: • Technical Drawings • Identify standard drawing tools. Prescribed text Summative 0.5 week
Layouts of technical Layout • Identify and use different line types for book and notes and Formative.
drawings appropriate purposes.
• Scale and present dimensions on 2D drawings.
• Complete information on a standard title block. Theory Test 2
• Layout a drawing on an A3/A4 sheet. (TM2)

Unit 04: • 2D Drawing • Identify and create different geometries that can Prescribed text Summative 3 weeks
2D drawing Construction be used to construct basic 2D drawings. book and notes and Formative
• Create basic 2D drawings on A3/A4 sheet.
Theory Test 2
(TM2)

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Learning outcomes.
Unit of Learning Related Topics Estimated
After completing this unit, learners will Reference/s Assessment
Content Considered duration
be able to:
Unit 05: • Electrical • Identify symbols that represent common electrical Notes Summative 3 weeks
Schematic Circuits Components Symbols components. and Formative
Diagrams • Schematic Circuit • Identify and use standardize layout of electronic
Diagrams circuit diagrams in terms of power and signal flow.
• Identify and use correct menus to create a project Practical Test 1
for a simple application. (PM1)
• Draw schematic circuit diagrams using a software
package. Lab work:
• Use virtual measuring instruments on a software Use of a software
package to measure electrical parameters. package in a
computer lab

Unit 06: • Wiring Diagrams • Identify symbols that represent common electrical Notes Summative 3 weeks
Wiring Diagrams components on wiring circuit diagrams. and Formative
• Interpret wiring circuit diagrams.
• Identify and use correct menus to create a project Practical Test 2
for a simple application. (PM2)

Lab work:
Use of a software
package in a
computer lab

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10. INFORMATION REGARDING RULES AND ASSESSMENTS

YOU MUST WORK FROM THE VERY FIRST DAY. IT IS NO GOOD LEAVING IT UNTIL NEXT WEEK.

10.1 GENERAL
The pass mark at the Nelson Mandela University is 50%. This is not a good indication that you
have mastered the work, and you should aim to achieve at least 70% for each module if you want
prospective employers to pay serious attention to your CV when you apply for employment.

If you have any problems with the work that you do, it is your responsibility to ask your lecturer
for assistance – but you must be prepared to work yourself! The lecturer is there to guide you,
but not to spoon-feed you!

If you are late for class, you will not be allowed to disrupt the lecture in progress. The lecturer
may allow you to enter the class during a break in lecturing. If you are habitually late, the lecturer
will ask you to provide a written explanation to the Faculty Management Committee.

Please note that you are required to abide by the general rules and regulations of the University
as indicated in the General Prospectus, and also the rules and regulations as indicated in the
Faculty Prospectus.

If at any time during the course, for whatever reason, you are unable to attend a lecture, it is only
good manners and common courtesy to bring this to your lecturer’s attention. If you feel that the
workload is becoming too much for you, do not just give up – first come and consult your lecturer
for advice or referral to Student Counselling. This applies even if you do in fact decide to stop.

Type Purpose When Impact

Diagnostic To quantify what students Applied at the beginning Reference framework of
already know about a of the semester or the students are defined.
topic. beginning of a new unit Not punitive.
of study.
FormativeTo determine how Applied throughout the T& L process is enhanced.
students are progressing learning process. Not punitive.
towards achievement of Is not used to determine
goals. Student learning grades/course marks.
and T&L process
efficiency.
Summative Assess a student’s Applied at the end of the Determines grades obtained in
mastery of a topic after year or learning unit. units of learning.
instruction. Contribute to course marks
and final marks.
Contribute to achievement of
GA’s.
Criterion- Assess student Applied at the end of the Determines grades obtained in
referenced performance against a year or learning unit. units of learning.
tests standard or specific goal / Contribute to course marks
external standards. and final marks.
Contribute to achievement of
GA’s.

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10.2 TYPES OF ASSESSMENT

This module makes use of diagnostic, formative and summative assessments. These
assessments can include theory tests (hand written or computer-based), practical tests (physical
testing and/or computer-based simulations with reports) and assignments.

10.2.1 DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT

At the commencement of a module, the lecturer may elect to give all of the students a small “test”.
This is purely to determine the level of pre-knowledge a student has in the specific subject material
and is for diagnostic purposes only.

10.2.2 FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Formative assessment shall take place in the classroom environment by means of the students’
ability to answer questions posed in the lectures (mostly verbally), and from feedback asked of
them to indicate whether they feel comfortable with a particular section of work. This assessment
shall only be used to gauge whether the learners are keeping pace with the lecturer, and for
feedback purposes, and such that the lecturer can make adjustments to his presentations to guide
students more effectively in areas where they appear to be less competent, or allocate more
lecture/tutorial time to those areas. In addition, it serves to reinforce and demonstrate the
application of the theoretical concepts covered in the lectures. It will assist students in their
preparation for tests and exams by exposing them to the standard and style of questions that they
will encounter. These assessments also form the essential theoretical background for the
practical session. Formative assessment is typically in the form of open-book. The student may
use his/her own reference books and other resources.

10.2.3 SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Students will have to complete summative hand-written or computer-based assessments in

English which are conducted and invigilated under examination conditions. All written work in
theory tests or reports must be answered with an ink or ballpoint pen – not in pencil. Only
diagrams and rough work is done in pencil. What can also be included are assignments on topics
relevant to the module.
The purpose of these assessments is to ascertain whether or not the specific outcomes have
been achieved by an individual. A mark of 50% shall be deemed evidence that the student has
satisfactorily met the specific outcomes for the relevant parts of the module. A memorandum for
each assessment will provide model answers against which the students will be evaluated. These
assessments shall, in the structure of the type/range of questions to be answered, contain a
variety of elements, including, calculations and the application of correct engineering
principles/procedures in order to solve specific problems or choose specific components,
explanations of engineering concepts, descriptions, comparisons, performance of devices, etc.
Students will know from the sample tutorials provided and worked examples given in class, what
the standard for individual questions will be against which they will be evaluated. In addition,
each unit of learning will contain guidelines as to what type of questions the students must be
able to answer, in terms of the Graduate Attributes provided in the table (see Section on
“Summary of Final GA Assessment”). The assessments may be closed or open-book, this being
dictated by the nature of the particular topic(s) being evaluated in a specific test.

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10.3 BREAKDOWN OF ASSESSMENTS

In order to write any test, all students must bring their students cards: if a student has lost
a student card, any of the following forms of identification will be accepted:

o An Identification Document:
o A Driver's License:
o A Passport:

For this module, summative assessment shall take place in various environments by means of
the following:

FOR MODULES USING THE CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT MODE

ASSESSMENT BREAKDOWN OF MARKS WEIGHT SUB-MINIMUM

Theory Test 1 (TM1) 0.2

Weighted
Test Mark (TM)
Average ≥ 40%
Theory Test 2 (TM2) 0.8

Practical Test 1 (PM1) 0.7

Practical Mark Weighted
(PM) Average ≥ 40%
Practical Test 2 (PM2) 0.3
Assignment
Assignment 1 (AS1) 1 None
Mark (AS)
Test Mark (TM) 0.45
Weighted
Final Mark (FM) Practical Mark (PM) 0.45
Average ≥ 50%
Assignment Mark (AS) 0.1

If the theory or practical test is submitted on Moodle site, you are not allowed to access
the test after you have left a test/practical venue.

After test, practical or assignment marks had been published, students have a week to
query their marks. No adjustments of marks will be entertained after this period.

It is your right and responsibility to carefully check all work that you have submitted for any
assessment to ensure that it has been fairly marked. Any changes must be negotiated
immediately with the lecturer-in-charge of the module as changes to marks cannot be made
weeks later after you have received the marks. Neither the lecturer, nor the Head of Department,
will be allowed to change the marks that you have earned for any assessment after the marks
have been entered into the University’s ITS.

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10.4 RULES CONCERNING ASSESSMENTS

Sick/Missed - Theory/Practical Test

Learners who are absent from theoretical or practical assignments must provide the lecturer with
a valid doctor’s certificate, within three University working days. A doctor’s certificate must clearly
state that a patient was unfit to do the assessment on that particular day. Failure to do so will
result in a zero mark for the above-mentioned assessment. Examples of the evidence required
include:
- If you were sick, a medical certificate is required.
- If you had to attend the funeral of a relative, a copy of the death certificate and a letter from
a church minister/priest/pastor/religious leader.

Conditions for a Sick/Missed - Test/Practical:

o A sick/missed assessment will cover either scope of the whole syllabus or certain section(s),
depending upon the lecturer’s discretion.
o All qualifying students would be allowed to write this assessment towards the end of the
semester.
o There is one opportunity offered to do this test to a qualifying student. For example, if a
student misses two theory tests, one can be allowed to get a mark for one test only.
This means that this test will provide a mark for test 1 and a mark for test 2 remains
zero.

Submission of Assignments

Please that there is no make-up assessment for a missed assignment, unless you are sick and
unfit to do work during the whole time when the assignment was supposed to be conducted.

Should you miss the deadline for submission of an assignment or a project/practical report, a
penalty will be imposed. The penalty will be:

• Between 1 hour and 3 days late - student will only be able to obtain a maximum of 50%
for that assignment/report;
• More than 3 days late - work will not be accepted for assessment and student will
receive 0% for that assignment/report.

10.5 FINAL ASSESSMENT

Final assessment is used to verify that the candidates meet the requirements of the specified
assessment criteria of a specific Graduate Attribute (GA). This module is not used for Final
Assessment.

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11. ASSESSMENT OF GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

Note: The candidates are assessed according to the following GA’s on NQF 5 level.
Only those GA’s associated with this module are listed in the table/s that follow.

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA EXPOSED PERFORMANCE LEVEL

GA 5: Engineering methods, skills, tools, including The candidate is required to demonstrate Basic level exposure in Satisfactory performance:
Information Technology the following a practical assessment.
engineering skills, methods, tools, The student satisfies all the
Learning outcome: information technology: associated assessment criteria for
Use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern 1. The method, skill or tool is applied GA5.
engineering tools, including information technology, correctly to achieve the required result.
prediction and modelling, for the solution of broadly- 2. Results produced by the method, skill or Unsatisfactory performance:
defined engineering problems, with an understanding of tool are tested and assessed against
the limitations, restrictions, premises, assumptions and required results. This is not the final level assessment
constraints. 3. Computer applications are created, of GA 5 therefore unsatisfactory
configured, or selected, and used as performance will not prevent the
Range Statement: required by the discipline. student from passing this module.
A range of methods, skills and tools appropriate to the
sub-discipline of the program including: However, the student is advised that
• Sub-discipline-specific tools, processes or failure of any of the graduate
procedures. attributes at the Final Level of
• Computer packages for computation, modelling, assessment will result in the student
simulation, and information handling; not being allowed to graduate even if
• Computers and networks and information infra- the student passes the module.
structures for accessing, processing, managing, and
storing information to enhance personal productivity Student must therefore repeat the
and teamwork; module.
• Techniques from economics, management, and
health, safety and environmental protection.

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