Description
Drafters prepare and create technical drawings using a special software or manual techniques, to show how something is built or works.
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Theoretical Knowledge
CADD softwaremanual draughting techniquescivil engineeringmathematicsblueprintsCAD softwaretechnical drawingsdesign drawingsconstruction methods3D modellingarchitectural designCAE softwareICT software specificationselectromechanicsphysicsprinciples of mechanical engineeringelectronicsdesign principleselectrical engineeringaestheticsmanufacturing processesengineering processestopographyengineering principleselectrical wiring diagramselectricitycartographymechanicsindustrial engineeringmechatronicsbuilding codesmechanical engineering
Practical Skills
use technical drawing softwaredesign circuits using CADcreate technical plansdraft design specificationsprepare assembly drawingsuse CAD softwaredraw blueprintsdraw design sketchesuse CADD softwaremake drawingsprepare detailed working drawings for interior designuse manual draughting techniquescommunicate with construction crewsestimate cost of building materialsuse measurement instrumentsuse artistic materials for drawingcreate a product's virtual modelapply technical communication skillsinterpret electrical diagramstrain employeesmake technical drawings of fashion piecesadjust engineering designsdesign transportation systemscreate electrical wiring diagramadvise on building mattersdraft bill of materialsdevelop assembly instructionscalculate materials to build equipmentread standard blueprintsdesign electrical systemsdesign electromechanical systemsrender 3D imagesreview draftsprepare building permit applicationsprepare construction documentsdesign prototypesconsult with design teamdraw prop sketchesconduct land surveysexecute analytical mathematical calculationsmake set construction drawingscustomise draftsadvise client on technical possibilitiesmeet building regulationsliaise with engineerscreate architectural sketchesdevelop a specific interior designarchive documentation related to workinterpret circuit diagramsmake architectural mock-upsuse geographic information systemsadvise on architectural mattersread engineering drawingscommunicate with customerscheck architectural drawings on siteintegrate engineering principles in architectural designliaise with architectsplan manufacturing processes