PORT REX TECHNICAL SUBJECTS OVERVIEW

Within the Port Rex philosophy is that our educational package should seek relevance with industry. Port Rex offers specialisation in 3 fields of Engineering, with Mathematics and Sciences as a key foundation.

MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY: SPECIALIZING IN AUTOMOTIVE, FITTING AND MACHINING

The study of Mechanical Technology builds on the systems, controls, structures and processes found in the Technology Learning Area Statement for the General Education and Training band. It serves to further develop the learners’ knowledge and understanding of levers, pulleys, gears and mechanisms. Learners are also exposed to the use and application of mechanical advantage, designs and structures as applied in design to promote safety and efficiency. Mechanical Technology is designed to promote learners with a sound base that integrates technical and practical competencies.


THE GENERIC CONCEPTS WITHIN MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY:

  • Safety and medical emergencies

  • Effective communication techniques and customer relations

  • Computer applications

  • Machines and applications thereof

  • Measuring instruments

  • Hand and workshop skills

  • Tools and equipment

  • Manufacturing processes

  • Relevant scientific principles (mathematical and physical)



FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS IN THE MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY FIELD:

Designing and maintenance, production and project engineers, metallurgical engineers, lecturer, teacher or researcher, engineering draughting.


WORLD OF WORK / ENTREPRENEURSHIP POSSIBILITIES:

Automotive mechanic, turner-machinist, earth-moving equipment mechanic, farm implement mechanic, millwright, aircraft technician.

CIVIL TECHNOLOGY: SPECIALIZING IN WOODWORKING

Civil Technology and the related professions such as architecture, building and quantity surveying, collectively known as the Built Environment, are the basis on which civilisation was founded. It is through these professions that essential services, such as roads, bridges, purified water, water-borne sewerage, railway lines, high rise buildings, factories and housing in general, among its many aspects, are provided.


CIVIL TECHNOLOGY COMBINES THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS:

  • Building Construction

  • Graphics and Communication

  • Woodwork

  • Woodworking

  • Technika Civil

  • Quantities



The study of Civil Technology builds on the Technology Learning Area Statement for the General Education and Training (GET) band:


  • Design and construction of infrastructure

  • Structures and buildings

  • Mining

  • Railways, bridges and reservoirs

  • Architecture

  • Town and regional planning

  • Quantity surveying and land surveying



FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS IN THE CIVIL TECHNOLOGY FIELD:

Draughting, construction supervising, building management.


WORLD OF WORK / ENTREPRENEURSHIP POSSIBILITIES:

Carpentry and joinery, shop fitting and roofing specialist, bricklaying and plumbing, built-in cupboards, cabinet making and kitchens and boilermaker.

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: SPECIALIZING IN POWER SYSTEMS, ELECTRONICS & DIGITALS

Electrical Technology focuses on the understanding and application of electronic principles and the technological processes inherent in the production of products, services and systems. Electrical Technology provides a sound foundation for further studies in the Electrical Engineering and Electronic field.


ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY IS ORGANISED TO INCLUDE:

  • Technology, society and the environment

  • Technological processes

  • Safety and health

  • Tooling and instrumentation

  • Generation and application of AC and DC currents

  • Electronic and logic systems

  • Protective and switching devices

  • Analogue systems

  • SABS code of practice 0142 and ISO standards

  • IEC symbols and SI units


ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY IS ORGANISED TO INCLUDE:

  • Mathematical, physical, electrical and electronic principles

  • Engineering and technology problem solving

  • Basic design and graphics

  • The concepts of electrical, electronic and logic systems

  • Effective technical, supervisory and general management principles

  • Language presentation skills (terminology, style, structure etc)

  • Knowledge of codes, practice and legislation



FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS IN THE ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY FIELD:

Electrical engineer, electrical Draughtsman, electrical or electronic technician, electrical or electronic technologist, lecturer, teacher or researcher.

WORLD OF WORK / ENTREPRENEURSHIP POSSIBILITIES:

Carpentry and joinery, shop fitting and roofing specialist, bricklaying and plumbing, built-in cupboards, cabinet making and kitchens and boilermaker.