drafter

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/a4869ae9-2dfe-48cc-bd97-f803880f3407

Description

Drafters prepare and create technical drawings using a special software or manual techniques, to show how something is built or works.

Hierarchy

3 · Technicians and associate professionals → 31 · Science and engineering associate professionals → 311 · Physical and engineering science technicians → 3118 · Draughtspersons

Related skills

3D modelling (essential · knowledge)
architectural design (essential · knowledge)
blueprints (essential · knowledge)
CAD software (essential · knowledge)
CADD software (essential · knowledge)
CAE software (essential · knowledge)
civil engineering (essential · knowledge)
construction methods (essential · knowledge)
create technical plans (essential · skill/competence)
design circuits using CAD (essential · skill/competence)
design drawings (essential · knowledge)
draft design specifications (essential · skill/competence)
draw blueprints (essential · skill/competence)
draw design sketches (essential · skill/competence)
make drawings (essential · skill/competence)
manual draughting techniques (essential · knowledge)
mathematics (essential · knowledge)
prepare assembly drawings (essential · skill/competence)
prepare detailed working drawings for interior design (essential · skill/competence)
technical drawings (essential · knowledge)
use CAD software (essential · skill/competence)
use CADD software (essential · skill/competence)
use manual draughting techniques (essential · skill/competence)
use technical drawing software (essential · skill/competence)
adjust engineering designs (optional · skill/competence)
advise client on technical possibilities (optional · skill/competence)
advise on architectural matters (optional · skill/competence)
advise on building matters (optional · skill/competence)
aesthetics (optional · knowledge)
apply technical communication skills (optional · skill/competence)
archive documentation related to work (optional · skill/competence)
building codes (optional · knowledge)
calculate materials to build equipment (optional · skill/competence)
cartography (optional · knowledge)
check architectural drawings on site (optional · skill/competence)
communicate with construction crews (optional · skill/competence)
communicate with customers (optional · skill/competence)
conduct land surveys (optional · skill/competence)
consult with design team (optional · skill/competence)
create a product's virtual model (optional · skill/competence)
create architectural sketches (optional · skill/competence)
create electrical wiring diagram (optional · skill/competence)
customise drafts (optional · skill/competence)
design electrical systems (optional · skill/competence)
design electromechanical systems (optional · skill/competence)
design principles (optional · knowledge)
design prototypes (optional · skill/competence)
design transportation systems (optional · skill/competence)
develop a specific interior design (optional · skill/competence)
develop assembly instructions (optional · skill/competence)
draft bill of materials (optional · skill/competence)
draw prop sketches (optional · skill/competence)
electrical engineering (optional · knowledge)
electrical wiring diagrams (optional · knowledge)
electricity (optional · knowledge)
electromechanics (optional · knowledge)
electronics (optional · knowledge)
engineering principles (optional · knowledge)
engineering processes (optional · knowledge)
estimate cost of building materials (optional · skill/competence)
execute analytical mathematical calculations (optional · skill/competence)
ICT software specifications (optional · knowledge)
industrial engineering (optional · knowledge)
integrate engineering principles in architectural design (optional · skill/competence)
interpret circuit diagrams (optional · skill/competence)
interpret electrical diagrams (optional · skill/competence)
liaise with architects (optional · skill/competence)
liaise with engineers (optional · skill/competence)
make architectural mock-ups (optional · skill/competence)
make set construction drawings (optional · skill/competence)
make technical drawings of fashion pieces (optional · skill/competence)
manufacturing processes (optional · knowledge)
mechanical engineering (optional · knowledge)
mechanics (optional · knowledge)
mechatronics (optional · knowledge)
meet building regulations (optional · skill/competence)
physics (optional · knowledge)
plan manufacturing processes (optional · skill/competence)
prepare building permit applications (optional · skill/competence)
prepare construction documents (optional · skill/competence)
principles of mechanical engineering (optional · knowledge)
read engineering drawings (optional · skill/competence)
read standard blueprints (optional · skill/competence)
render 3D images (optional · skill/competence)
review drafts (optional · skill/competence)
topography (optional · knowledge)
train employees (optional · skill/competence)
use artistic materials for drawing (optional · skill/competence)
use geographic information systems (optional · skill/competence)
use measurement instruments (optional · skill/competence)

Details

Base · occupation_urihttp://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/a4869ae9-2dfe-48cc-bd97-f803880f3407

Base · occupation_code3118.3

Base · is_in_filter1

Base · is_ancestor0

Base · is_featured1

Translation · preferred_labeldrafter

Translation · alt_labelsCAD draughter
drafting specialist
drafting expert
drafting consultant
computer aided design draughter
draftsperson
draughtsperson
drafting adviser
draughter

Translation · descriptionDrafters prepare and create technical drawings using a special software or manual techniques, to show how something is built or works.