College of Production Technology

Read Interpret and Mark off basic Engineering Shapes and drawings NQF 2

Read Interpret and Mark off basic Engineering Shapes and drawings NQF 2

The Read, Interpret and Mark Off Basic Engineering Shapes and Drawings NQF 2 skills programme equips learners with the foundational ability to understand engineering drawings and accurately mark off basic shapes for production. It focuses on measurement, interpretation of technical information, and safe working practices to support manufacturing and fabrication tasks. This programme helps build precision, reduce production errors, and strengthen entry-level technical capability within engineering and manufacturing environments.

Purpose of this programme:

Enable the learner to Read, Interpret and mark of Engineering Shapes and Drawing in their Workplace.

On completion of this module the learner will be able to:

  • Plan and prepare materials and equipment for marking off
  • Mark off materials using templates
  • Apply quality checks on completed work
  • Care for and store marking off equipment
  • Work safely with due care for self, fellow workers, equipment, materials and the environment
  • Demonstrate an understanding of basic engineering drawings, sketches and material lists
  • Interpret basic engineering drawings and sketches
  • Select components from engineering drawings
Name of Module Read, Interpret and Mark off Engineering Drawings and Shapes
Unit Standards covered

335860 – Read & Interpret Engineering Drawings (8)

335897 – Mark Off Regular Engineering Shapes (6)

NQF Level 2
Duration 7
Approval Number MERSETA / SP 0877/14-17