A drafting and design technician help’s to convert an idea that exists in a designer’s mind to precise working specifications from which a product can be made. Drafting design technicians assist engineers and architects in the design and drafting of electrical circuits, machine structures, weldments or architectural plans. They prepare engineering plans, layouts and detailed drawings. They also make charts, graphs, diagrams, and models. Drafting design technicians work with several kinds of engineers including mechanical, chemical, electrical, and civil.

After learning board work, you will learn the basics of CAD and then proceed to study fundamentals of drafting on a computer. The AutoCAD program will allow you to learn three-dimensional solid model drafting through software programs.

What you will need
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to work independently
Ability to work as a team
Communication skills
Problem solving/
troubleshooting skills
Ability to work under pressure
Artistic ability/creativity
Analytical skills
Patience and endurance

What you will learn
Basic drafting skills
Computer aided design skills
Architectural skills
Mechanical skills
Civil drafting skills
Visualization and animation skills
Employability skills

details

Career possibilities
Architectural Drafter
Civil Drafter
Computer-Aided Design
Technician Drafter
Mechanical Drafter

Career possibilities with additional education
Aeronautical Engineer
Architect
Chief Design Drafter
Civil Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer

Earning potential
Drafter
     $17,000-32,600/year