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Technical Drawing

Quantity Survey · Level 6  ·  6 Chapters

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What Technical Drawing covers

In this unit, you will be able to confidently create precise and clear technical drawings by mastering the use of drawing tools, materials, and safety practices. You will learn to interpret and produce detailed geometric forms, angles, and patterns, transforming ideas into accurate visual plans that are essential in real-world trade projects. By the end, you’ll have the skills to communicate complex designs effectively and contribute with professionalism and care in any technical environment.

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Careers after Technical Drawing

Technical Drawing is a foundational skill that opens doors to many practical and rewarding careers across Kenya’s vibrant industries. Whether you dream of working in construction, manufacturing, or entrepreneurship, mastering technical drawing equips you to create clear, precise plans that bring ideas to life and solve real-world problems.

  • In the construction sector, especially on bustling Nairobi building sites or county government infrastructure projects, technical drawing skills enable you to read and create blueprints essential for building homes, roads, and public facilities.
  • In the jua kali industry, skilled artisans use technical drawings to fabricate metalworks, machinery parts, and innovative tools, boosting productivity and earning steady income through craftsmanship and repair services.
  • At KenGen and other energy companies, technical drawing supports the design and maintenance of power plants and electrical systems, where precision is critical for safety and efficiency.
  • The matatu industry relies on technical drawings for vehicle modifications and customizations, helping mechanics and fabricators improve safety and aesthetics, which can translate into profitable business ventures.
  • In agribusiness and organizations like KTDA, technical drawing assists in designing irrigation systems, storage facilities, and processing plants, making agricultural work more efficient and sustainable.
  • The hospitality sector benefits from technical drawing when designing kitchens, lodges, and resorts, ensuring functional and attractive spaces that enhance guest experiences.
  • Mastering these skills allows you to seek employment as a draughtsperson, technician, or site supervisor, or to start your own business offering design and fabrication services, giving you control over your career and income.

By becoming proficient in technical drawing, you are not just learning to draw—you are building the blueprint for a successful and impactful future in Kenya’s growing economy. Keep practicing, because your precision today shapes Kenya’s tomorrow!

Chapters

1
Use and maintain drawing equipment and materials
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2
Produce plane geometry drawings
6 topics
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3
Produce solid geometry drawings
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4
Produce pictorial and orthographic drawings of components
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5
Produce Assembly Drawings
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6
Apply CAD in technical drawing
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What Technical Drawing covers: 25 main topics in 6 chapters

1. Use and maintain drawing equipment and materials

  1. 1.1 Identification and care of drawing equipment
  2. 1.2 Identification and care of drawing materials
  3. 1.3 Reference to manufacturer's instructions and work place procedures on use and maintenance of drawing equipment and materials
  4. 1.4 Reference to relevant environmental legislations
  5. 1.5 Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs)

2. Produce plane geometry drawings

  1. 2.1 Types of lines in drawings Oral questioning
  2. 2.2 Construction of geometric forms e.g. squares, circles
  3. 2.3 Construction of different angles
  4. 2.4 Measurement of different angles
  5. 2.5 Bisection of different angles and lines
  6. 2.6 Standard drawing conventions

3. Produce solid geometry drawings

  1. 3.1 Interpretation of sketches and drawings of patterns e.g. cylinders, prisms and pyramids
  2. 3.2 Sectioning of solids e.g. prisms, cones
  3. 3.3 Development and interpenetrations of solids e.g. cylinder to cylinder and cylinder to triangular, prism

4. Produce pictorial and orthographic drawings of components

  1. 4.1 Meaning of pictorial and Oral questioning orthographic drawings
  2. 4.2 Meaning of sectioning
  3. 4.3 Meaning of symbols and abbreviations
  4. 4.4 Drawing and interpretation of orthographic elevations
  5. 4.5 Dimensioning of orthographic elevations

5. Produce Assembly Drawings

  1. 5.1 Exploded orthographic views
  2. 5.2 Exploded pictorial views
  3. 5.3 Identification of part lists according to specification
  4. 5.4 Sectioning of views

6. Apply CAD in technical drawing

  1. 6.1 Identification of CAD packages e.g. AutoCAD
  2. 6.2 Use of CAD packages in drawing of:

Practise this unit

The practical 60 The assessment itself: tools, materials and the marks Step-by-step guide 60 PPE, each step, what good looks like, common mistakes

Revise this unit

Past papers & answers 1 Real CDACC papers for this unit, free to download Exam-style questions 84 Written to CDACC standard, with answers Test yourself 236 Multiple-choice, one at a time Practise questions 89 Quick recall — check you know the facts
3 more for this unit
Oral exam preparation 57 What the assessor asks, and how to answer out loud Worked calculations 35 Step-by-step maths with the common mistakes Quick cards 1,181 Myth busters, skill tips and scenarios

Beyond the syllabus

Decision simulator 6 On site, what would you do? Workplace scenarios 100 Real site situations — what would you do? Turn this into income 36 Where this skill earns — what to charge, how to find clients

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