Grade 11 is a crucial year for Civil Services students as they transition to more advanced practical and theoretical concepts. Mastery of topics like Water Supply, Drainage, and Quantities is essential for success in the final Matric year. To ensure you stay on track with all your subjects this academic year, it is essential to consult the full Grade 11 Annual Teaching Plans (ATPs).
This article outlines the 2026 Civil Services Grade 11 ATP, breaking down the weekly focus areas for teachers and learners, from the initial Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) 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 safety, materials, tools, graphics, quantities, joining methods, construction, and drainage systems.
Term 1: Safety, Materials, Tools, and Graphics
Focus: The first term focuses on safety regulations, identifying and understanding materials and tools, and developing graphic communication skills.
- Week 1: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
- Personal Safety: Clothing, head, eye, ear, and foot protection.
- General Safety: Hand tools, power tools, small plant equipment, and safe construction methods.
- Material Storage: Safe storage on site and in workshops, handling hazardous materials.
- Weeks 2–4: Materials
- Concrete & Timber: Understanding concrete, screed, mortar, cement, and various timber types (Hard/Soft wood, Board products).
- Metals & Other: Ferrous and non-ferrous metals, alloys, glass properties, and synthetic materials (plastics).
- Weeks 5–7: Equipment and Tools
- Site & Hand Tools: Identification and care of shovels, picks, levels, brick cutting tools, and plastering tools.
- Wood & Plumbing Tools: Saws, hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, and soldering irons.
- Specific Tools: Cutting tools (tin snips, files), pipe threaders, holding tools (vices), and fastening tools (riveters).
- Weeks 8–9: Graphics as Communication
- Drawings: Advanced instrument drawings, orthographic projections with sections, elevations, and isometric views.
- Sketches: Freehand sketches of superstructures and interpreting site/floor plans.
- Week 10: Assessment
- PAT: Completion of Assignment and Phase 1 of the Practical Assessment Task (PAT).
Term 2: Graphics, Quantities, and Joining
Focus: The second term delves into specialized graphics (pattern development), calculating material quantities, and various joining methods for pipes and materials.
- Weeks 1–2: Graphics (Subject Specific)
- Pattern Development: Parallel line method for square and round shaped pipes (elbows).
- Weeks 3–4: Quantities
- Materials: Calculating quantities for bricks, concrete (foundation/floor), skirtings, and cornices for a single room.
- Plumbing: Calculating quantities for hot/cold water supply, fittings, and drainage pipes from drawings.
- Week 5: Joining (Generic)
- Adhesives: Properties and uses of contact glue, PVC adhesive, silicone, and epoxy.
- Weeks 6–7: Joining (Specific)
- Pipes: Methods of cutting, joining, bending, and securing copper, galvanized, and polythene pipes.
- Soldering: Soft solder process, types of solder, and flux.
- Sheet Metal: Joints (grooved seam, overlap, pop rivet, solder) and marking out/cutting.
- Weeks 8–10: Revision and Exams
- Assessment: Controlled Test covering Term 1 and 2 work.
Term 3: Construction, Water Supply, and Roof Work
Focus: Term 3 focuses on practical construction methods (concrete/brickwork), extensive water supply systems (cold/hot), and roof work components.
- Week 1: Construction (Concrete)
- Process: Mixing, placing, compacting, levelling, and curing concrete. Simple floor slabs.
- Week 2: Construction (Brickwork)
- Drawings: Front views, sectional views, and consecutive layers of T-junctions in stretcher bond.
- Weeks 3–5: Cold Water Supply
- Pipes: Types (copper, galvanized, non-metallic), uses, advantages, and installation depths.
- Fittings & Valves: Identification and function of valves (stop cock, gate valve, non-return valve, etc.).
- Layout: Correct layout and installation underground according to SABS codes.
- Weeks 6–7: Hot Water Supply
- Systems: High-pressure geysers and solar geyser systems (working principles, installation, regulations).
- Week 8: Roof Work
- Gutters: Drawing and development of corners, outlets, and stop ends for rectangular gutters.
- Week 9: Storm Water
- Disposal: Methods of channelling water from a dwelling to municipal systems.
- Weeks 10–11: Assessment
- PAT: Completion of Controlled Test and PAT Phase 2.
Term 4: Drainage, Sanitary Fitments, and Final Exams
Focus: The final term covers drainage systems (above and below ground), sanitary fitments, and intensive preparation for the final exams.
- Weeks 1–4: Drainage (Sewerage)
- Systems: Wastewater vs. soil water, pipe arrangements (single stack vs. stub stack).
- Regulations: Abbreviations, symbols, and definitions relating to drainage installation.
- Weeks 5–6: Sanitary Fitments
- Fixtures: Identification and use of sinks, showers, baths, water closets, urinals, and bidets.
- Devices: Flushing devices (cisterns, valves) and water traps (P-trap, S-trap, bottle trap).
- Weeks 7–10: Revision and Exams
- Consolidation: Review of all topics covered during the year.
- Assessment: Final Examination and assessment of the PAT.
FAQ: Civil Services Grade 11
Q: What is the difference between Wastewater and Soil Water?
A: Wastewater comes from fixtures like baths, sinks, and showers (grey water), while soil water comes from toilets and urinals (black water) and contains human waste.
Q: What is “Pattern Development” in Term 2?
A: This involves creating flat patterns (templates) that can be folded or rolled to form 3D objects like pipes or elbows, using the parallel line method.
Q: How does the PAT (Practical Assessment Task) work?
A: The PAT is a year-long practical project divided into phases. It counts towards your final mark and requires you to apply the skills (drawing, planning, construction) learned throughout the year.