Grade 10 Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD) introduces you to the international language of technical drawing. This subject teaches you how to communicate design ideas through precise drawings, covering mechanical, civil, and electrical fields. To ensure you stay on track with your studies and Practical Assessment Tasks (PATs), it is essential to consult the full Grade 10 Annual Teaching Plans (ATPs).
This article outlines the 2026 Engineering Graphics and Design Grade 10 ATP, breaking down the weekly focus areas for teachers and learners, from the initial Freehand Drawings in Term 1 to the final End-of-Year Examinations.
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The Annual Teaching Plan is divided into four terms, ensuring comprehensive coverage of general drawing principles, mechanical and civil drawings, and the design process.
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Term 1: General Principles, Geometry, and Scale
Focus: The first term establishes the rules of technical drawing, including line types, lettering, and the use of instruments. It also covers essential geometric constructions.
- Weeks 1–2: Introduction and Freehand Drawings
- Intro: Classroom management, drawing instruments, and safety.
- Freehand: Developing hand-eye coordination for proportional single-view and multi-view sketches .
- Weeks 3–5: General Drawing Principles
- Basics: SANS code of practice, line types, lettering, and dimensioning.
- Setup: Setting up A4 and A3 drawing sheets with borders and title blocks.
- Weeks 6–9: Geometrical Construction
- Constructions: Bisecting lines/angles, perpendiculars, dividing lines, and tangents.
- Polygons: Constructing regular polygons (3, 4, 5, 6, & 8 sides).
- Ellipse: Construction of an ellipse using at least two different methods .
- Week 10: Scale
- Ratios: Understanding and applying different scales (e.g., 1:1, 1:2, 1:50, 2:1).
- Assessment:
- Course Drawings (CD): Freehand drawing, Geometrical constructions, and Ellipse construction.
Term 2: Mechanical and Isometric Drawings
Focus: The second term shifts to specific drawing types, focusing on mechanical components and 3D representations.
- Weeks 1–5: Mechanical Drawings
- Orthographic: 3rd angle orthographic working drawings of mechanical castings.
- Detail: Sectional views, scale, dimensioning, centre lines, cutting planes, and hatching.
- Weeks 6–9: Isometric Drawings
- 3D Views: Simple isometric drawings with isometric and non-isometric lines, as well as auxiliary views .
- PAT Phase 1:
- Design Process: Problem identification, design brief, specifications, constraints, and conducting research.
- Assessment:
- Course Drawings: Mechanical working drawings and Isometric drawing.
- Mid-Year Examination: One paper covering General principles, Geometrical construction, Isometric, and Mechanical drawings.
Term 3: Solid Geometry, Civil Drawing, and PAT
Focus: Term 3 covers complex geometry involving solids and introduces civil (architectural) drawing.
- Weeks 1–4: Solid Geometry
- Solids: 1st angle orthographic views of prisms, pyramids, cylinders, and cones.
- Sections: Sectional views showing the true shape of the cut surface .
- Weeks 5–6: Descriptive Geometry
- Lines: 1st angle views of points and line segments (perpendicular, inclined, oblique).
- True Lengths: Determining true lengths and inclinations.
- Weeks 7–10: Civil Drawing
- Plans: 1st angle working drawings (Floor plans, elevations, and sectional elevations) of single-storey dwellings.
- Symbols: Electrical and plumbing symbols, hatching, and labels.
- Week 11: PAT Phase 2 & 3
- Development: Presenting final solutions, working drawings, and 3D drawings.
- Assessment:
- Course Drawings: Solid geometry sections, Descriptive geometry, Civil floor plan, and Sectional elevation.
Term 4: Perspective Drawing and Final Examinations
Focus: The final term introduces artistic technical drawing (perspective) and focuses on revision for the final exams. For additional practice materials, visit our Grade 10 Past Papers section.
- Weeks 1–4: Perspective Drawing
- 1-Point Perspective: Drawings of castings, dwellings, and civil structures using a single vanishing point (HL, PP, SP) .
- Weeks 5–6: Revision
- Comprehensive revision of Civil and Mechanical content.
- Assessment: End-of-Year Examinations
- Paper 1 (Civil – 2 hours): Civil analytical, Descriptive geometry, Solid geometry, Civil working drawing.
- Paper 2 (Mechanical – 2 hours): Mechanical analytical, Geometrical construction, Isometric drawing, Mechanical working drawing.
FAQ: Engineering Graphics and Design Grade 10
Q: What is the PAT in EGD?
A: The Practical Assessment Task (PAT) is a compulsory design project that runs throughout the year. It requires you to apply the design process to solve a specific problem, producing research, sketches, and final technical drawings.
Q: Do I need a drawing board?
A: Yes, EGD requires specific equipment, including a drawing board, T-square, set squares ($30^{\circ}/60^{\circ}$ and $45^{\circ}$), compass, and dividers.
Q: What is the difference between First and Third Angle projection?
A: First Angle projection is primarily used for Civil (architectural) drawings in South Africa. Third Angle projection is the standard for Mechanical drawings. You must know how to read and draw in both systems.