Architectural and Civil Drafters use software to convert the designs of architects and engineers into technical drawings. Workers use technical drawings to help design buildings, infrastructure and more.
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- Architectural and Civil Drafters
Architecture and Construction
What do they typically do
- Determine the order of work and method of presentation, such as orthographic or isometric drawing
- Operate computer-aided drafting (CAD) equipment or use conventional drafting techniques to produce designs and working drawings
- Depending on work setting, draft plans and detailed drawings of structures like buildings or flood control projects
- Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by engineers and architects
- Work under the supervision of engineers or architects
- Add details to architect and engineer plans based on knowledge of structural techniques
- Supervise, coordinate, and train other technologists, technicians, and drafters
- Help design products using engineering techniques
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth
+1.1%
Job Openings
86
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Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
NCWorkforce Credentials
- Autodesk Certified Professional Inventor [Autodesk or Certiport]
- Autodesk Certified Professional Revit [Autodesk or Certiport]
- Autodesk Certified User AutoCAD [Autodesk or Certiport]
- Autodesk Certified User Inventor [Autodesk or Certiport]
- Autodesk Certified User Revit [Autodesk or Certiport]
- Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) [SolidWorks ]
- Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) [SolidWorks ]
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