Engineers Clinic
BeginnerEngineering trackZA-CP-35

Low-Cost Housing Thermal Comfort Study (SANS 10400-XA)

Internship role: Building Technology WIL Student. Measure indoor temperatures in RDP-style housing, compare against XA energy-efficiency requirements and cost two retrofit options.

10 Guided Steps240h Internship TierSubmit: GitHub repo or evidence pack + live demo / report + README + milestone logbookVerified CertificateAI Rubric Graded
Program Overview

Internship role: Building Technology WIL Student. Measure indoor temperatures in RDP-style housing, compare against XA energy-efficiency requirements and cost two retrofit options.

What you submit

GitHub repo or evidence pack + live demo / report + README + milestone logbook

Stack: Temperature loggers, Excel, SANS 10400-XA requirements

How it is graded

Signals: Milestone gates met; measurable result reported; documentation; deployment or evidence reachable; reflective log

  • Functionality & requirements30
  • Technical quality & architecture25
  • Documentation15
  • Deployment & evidence15
  • Innovation10
  • Presentation5

Pass 60% · Merit 75% · Distinction 90%

Learning Outcomes
240-hour South Africa programme. Government housing programmes must meet SANS 10400-XA and comfort is a major health issue.
Target Audience

Engineering Students

Diploma, B.Tech, B.E., BCA, MCA, or M.Tech students seeking practical experience.

Aspiring Developers

Developers who want to build proof-of-work capstone projects for tech resumes.

Job Seekers

Graduates looking for AI-evaluated code review & verified industry credentials.