1. Employment Opportunities in CADD
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2. List some of the different types of drafting occupations.
Explain how to become a drafter.
Identify the levels of advancement for drafters.
Explore employment opportunities in drafting.
Learning Objectives
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3. Architectural drafter
Aeronautical drafter
Electrical drafter
Architectural drafter
Electronic drafter
Civil drafter
Mechanical drafter
Drafter
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4. From pencil and paper to CADD
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5. Drafting Occupations 3 General Categories of Drafting: Architecture
Engineering
Manufacturing
Further classifications made by type of drafting:
Examples: aeronautical, architectural, civil, electrical, electronic, mechanical
Drafting Occupations
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6. Drafting Occupations Aeronautical Drafter
Prepares engineering drawings of aircraft planned by aeronautical engineers
Specializes in development or production airplanes and missiles and ancillary equipment
Ex. Launch mechanisms, scale models of prototype aircraft
Drafting Occupations
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7. Drafting Occupations Architectural Drafter
Draws artistic architectural and structural features of buildings and structures
Verifies compliance with building codes
May specialize in planning architectural details according to the building materials used
Drafting Occupations
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8. Drafting Occupations Civil Drafter
Prepares construction drawings and topographic profiles for planning and construction of highways, bridges and other civil engineering projects
Drafts drawings of installations
Examples: culverts, dikes, wharfs and breakwaters
Prepares graphs and hauling diagrams used in earth-moving operations
Drafting Occupations
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9. Drafting Occupations Electrical Drafter
Prepares working drawings used by construction and repair crews
Used to erect, install and repair electrical equipment
Prepares wiring diagrams
Used in wiring communications centers, power plants, industrial establishments, electrical distribution systems and commercial and domestic buildings
Drafting Occupations
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10. Drafting Occupations Electronic Drafter
Drafts schematics, layouts and wiring diagrams
Used in the manufacture, assembly and repair of electronic equipment
Examples: computers, television cameras, radio transmitters
Prepares drawings of racks, panels and enclosures
May prepare charts and maps related to television and radio surveys
Drafting Occupations
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11. Drafting Occupations Mechanical Drafter
Prepares working drawings of machinery and mechanical devices
Drafts multi-view assembly and subassembly drawings needed for the manufacture and repair of mechanisms
Drafting Occupations
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12. Drafter: person who prepares technical drawings and plans used by production and construction workers to build everything from manufactured products to commercial and residential structures
Considering drafting?
Mechanical and visual aptitudes
Specialized training
Becoming a Drafter
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13. Becoming a Drafter Aptitude Potential drafters should be:
Mechanically minded
Able to visualize what is to be drawn
Willing to work in cross functional teams
Able to learn new concepts
Able to adjust to changing work conditions
Detail oriented
Neat and accurate in their work
Becoming a Drafter
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14. Becoming a Drafter Training
Most industries fill drafting positions with graduates with specialized training in drafting and design from
Junior colleges
Community colleges
Technical institutes
Vocational schools
Becoming a Drafter
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15. Becoming a Drafter Training includes Basic and advanced drawing
Mathematics (geometry, algebra, trigonometry)
Physics or chemistry
Humanities
English
Technology courses
Courses in specific fields
Examples: aeronautics, architecture, cartography, electronics, sheet metal drafting
Becoming a Drafter
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16. Training and competency in computer- aided drafting (CAD) is essential for the job market!
Becoming a Drafter
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17. Advancement based on educational background and practical experience
To qualify, companies require two-year college or trade school degree in a specific area
An equivalent or greater amount of experience may also work
Levels of Advancement
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18. Levels of Advancement General classifications of drafters:
Entry-level or junior drafter
Routine tasks under close supervision
Intermediate-level drafter
More difficult work with less supervision
Senior drafter
Designer
Supervisor
Levels of Advancement
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19. Continuing education and appropriate college degrees or experience lead to positions as architects, engineers or engineering technicians.
Many companies pay for continuing education.
Levels of Advancement
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20. Drafting Jobs Available jobs depend on national and local economies.
Drafting is tied closely to construction and manufacturing.
Downturns or upturns affect the number of drafting jobs available.
Drafting Jobs
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21. Indicators suggest that demand for drafters with two-year degrees will be strong.
Types of drafting jobs differ from area to area.
Metropolitan: Mechanical drafting jobs near manufacturing
Suburban: Structural and civil drafting jobs
Drafting Jobs
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22. Drafting Jobs Advancement opportunities are usually excellent.
Often depends on:
Drafter’s initiative
Ability
Product knowledge
Willingness to get continuing education
Drafting is often a stepping stone to jobs in engineering, design and management.
Drafting Jobs
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