African academy
Draughting A Better Future!
African Academy takes a hands-on, practical approach to training our students and preparing them for real-world challenges.
Broaden Your Opportunities with Accredited Draughting Courses
African Academy is one of Africa’s most reputable draughting academies and private technical colleges. It was born out of the need to fill South Africa’s dire shortage in employment and to develop well-trained and highly skilled draughtspersons.
We have been operating for close to three decades, taking a hands-on, practical approach to training our students and preparing them for real-world challenges. Our draughting courses are all-encompassing, covering civil, electrical, and mechanical fields, and homing in on niche skills such as Structural Steelwork Detailing, Architectural Technology, and Piping Draughting.
We pride ourselves in our excellent pass and placement rates, which have both remained at 80% for over two decades. It is our aim to produce high calibre graduates, which is why we are governed by a Board of Directors, an Academic Board, and an Industry Board, to ensure that high standards are met.
80% Pass Rates
80% Placement Rates
Come Say Hi!
Our 2022 applications are now open. Students can now apply for their chosen course. Please note that application dates vary according to your course, and kindly keep in mind that you have to qualify for admission before applying.
Upcoming Open Days:
Date: 29 January 2022
Time: 09:00 – 12:00
Venue: 15 Reservoir Road, Boksburg East Industrial, Gauteng.
Email: Please email Heidi for any enquiries you may have.
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”
– Benjamin Franklin
2022 Applications are still open
Our 2022 applications are still open. Students can now apply for their chosen course. Please note that application dates vary according to your course, and kindly keep in mind that you have to qualify for admission before applying.
Application Dates:
Engineering Draughting Course: January 2022
Project Management: January 2022
Architectural Technology: February 2022
Our Classes
We cater to all kinds of students with different lifestyles and different study needs by offering night classes, e-learning/online classes (for select courses), and part-time study options (for select courses).
Technical Training
We offer our student quality learnerships, where they can get practical, hands-on training and experience in the work world.
Career Opportunities
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Career
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Duration of Study
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Earning Potential
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Piping Draughtsperson
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x No of Years
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500K per year
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Mechanical Draughter
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x No of Years
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203K per year
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Civil Engineering Draughter
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6 months (N2-N3)
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186K per year
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Architectural Draughtsman
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x No of Years
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164K per year
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Electrical Draughtsman
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x No of Years
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372K per year
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Structural Draughtsman
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x No of Years
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255K per year
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Draughtsperson with Project Management
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x No of Years
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217K per year
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Architectural Technologist
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x No of Years
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455K per year
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Success Stories
SUCCESS STORY
BLAYNE FERGUSON
From a young age I had always had a passion for drawing, and that passion never died. When entering the later years of high school, I was always perturbed by the question of what I was going to study once I left school. After many months of pondering I decided to follow my dream.
What Our Students Have to Say
From a young age I had always had a passion for drawing, and that passion never died. When entering the later years of high school, I was always perturbed by the question of what I was going to study once I left school. After many months of pondering I decided to follow my dream.
Back in high school my headmaster would always tell us that success is spelt W O R K. I never quite understood the phrase until now. My academic journey, starting in primary school, had always been a breeze until high school. My study method is amazingly simple: ‘Repetition’.
I studied the Basic Draughting course (MDDOP) at the African Academy in 2007. During this time, I promised myself and the African Academy that I will be one of the best students that African Academy will place in the working world of Draughting. At the end of the year, African Academy...
After Matric, I did part time jobs as I was not accepted at any tertiary institution to study further. I then forwarded my CV to the Department of Labour. And what followed was nothing short of amazing. I was offered a bursary to attend a course at the African Academy for the academic year of 2007, to study Draughting.
I started the Basic Draughting course (MDDOP) at African Academy in April 2008 and completed it in March 2009. I was placed in a job in April 2009 as a trainee Draughtsperson with a mining manufacturing company. I had really good knowledge of the drawing programs, due to the course I studied at the African Academy.
I completed my high school level (Grade 12) in year 2007 at Rivonia Secondary. Technical drawing was a great passion for me but unfortunately Rivonia Secondary did not offer it as a subject. I wanted to work with in an environment that had something to do with drawings.
Our Courses
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SAQA Accredited
African Academy have SAQA accreditation (South African Qualifications Authority). This ensures that all our qualifications offered are fully verified and accepted nationwide.
FAQ
Answers to our most frequently asked questions.
Fees
Vary according to course taken.
Admission
Varies according to chosen course but x is general admission requirement.
Registrations
Need to qualify for admission before registering.
Where are we based?
Campus in JHB, online option for select courses.
Our Sponsors
African Academy have SAQA accreditation (South African Qualifications Authority).
This ensures that all our qualifications offered are fully verified and accepted nationwide.
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News & Events
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