As emphasized in the CAPS document, Technical Sciences support learners in the three focus areas of technology, namely Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Technology. Learners at technical schools will be able to integrate scientific knowledge in a more informed way in their field of specialization. Scientific concepts and skills will be easier to master if learners have a technical orientation in their schooling. Technical Sciences try to address the needs of the industry and the technology subjects by being an enabling subject to promote technology studies in schools.
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“Everybody should learn to program a computer, because it teaches you how to think.”
- Steve Jobs
Information Technology is the study of the various interrelated physical and non-physical technologies used for the capturing of data, the processing of data into useful information and the management, presentation and dissemination of data. Information Technology studies the activities that deal with the solution of problems through logical and computational thinking.
“The advance of technology is based on making it fit in so that you don't really even notice it, so it's part of everyday life.”
- Bill Gates, Microsoft.
Computer Applications Technology is the study of the integrated components of a computer system (hardware and
software) and the practical techniques for their efficient use and application to solve everyday problems. The solutions
to problems are designed, managed and processed via end-user applications and communicated using appropriate
information and communication technologies (ICTs).
Electrical Technology: Electrical systems refer to applications of electricity where heavy current from mains supply is used in a number of applications.
Electronics as a specialisation in Electrical Technology introduces the learner to analogue electronics utilising mainly light current applications. A learner with Electrical Technology specialising in Electronics will be able to source solutions to problems using electronic applications and innovations made to existing circuits. The learner will be able to construct, test and commission electronic circuits.
Such a learner will typically opt for a career as a technician in light current, instrumentation, communication and even the entertainment industry.
Mechanical Technology: Welding and Metalwork includes welding (gas, electric, MIG/MAGS), developments, working with sheet metal and the manufacturing of structures.
Welding is a fabrication or sculptural process that joins materials by melting the work pieces and adding a filler material to form a pool of molten material that cools to become a strong joint. While often an industrial process, welding may be performed in many different environments, including open air, under water and in outer space.
Mechanical Technology: Fitting and Machining includes turning, milling, cutting, shaping, fitting of keys, couplings, bushes, shafts and bearings;
Turning is a machining process in which a cutting tool, typically a non-rotary tool bit, moves more or less linearly while the work piece rotates.
Milling operates on the principle of rotary motion. A milling cutter is spun about an axis while a work piece is advanced through it in such a way that the cutters are able to shave chips of material.
What is Technical Mathematics?
Mathematics is a universal science language that makes use of symbols and notations for describing numerical,
geometric and graphical relationships.
Mathematics is a language that makes use of symbols and notations for describing numerical, geometric and
graphical relationships. It is a human activity that involves observing, representing and investigating patterns and
qualitative relationships in physical and social phenomena and between mathematical objects themselves.
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