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Unit of Analysis: DRAFTING
DRAFTING

173011 Architectural and civil drafters,
173012 Electrical and electronics drafters,
173013 Mechanical drafters,
173019 All other drafters

Employers prefer applicants who have completed postsecondary school training in drafting, training that is offered by technical institutes, community colleges, and some 4-year colleges and universities. Employers are most interested in applicants with well-developed drafting and mechanical-drawing skills; knowledge of drafting standards, mathematics, ...
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Program(s) of Study and Training
 
15.1301 Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General. A program that prepares individuals to generally apply technical skills to create working drawings and computer simulations for a variety of applications. Includes instruction in specification interpretation, dimensioning techniques, drafting calculations, material estimation, technical communications, computer applications, and interpersonal communications. (Moved from 48.0101)
 
15.1302 CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical skills and advanced computer software and hardware to the creation of graphic representations and simulations in support of engineering projects. Includes instruction in engineering graphics, two-dimensional and three-dimensional engineering design, solids modeling, engineering animation, computer-aided drafting (CAD), computer-aided design (CADD), and auto-CAD techniques.
 
15.1303 Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to develop working drawings and electronic simulations for architectural and related construction projects. Includes instruction in basic construction and structural design, architectural rendering, architectural- aided drafting (CAD), layout and designs, architectural blueprint interpretation, building materials, and basic structural wiring diagramming. (Moved from 48.0102)
 
15.1304 Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to develop working drawing and electronic simulations in support of civil engineers, geological engineers, and related professionals. Includes instruction in basic civil engineering principles, geological and seismographic mapping, machine drafting, computer-aided drafting (CAD), pipe drafting, survey interpretation, and blueprint reading. (Moved from 48.0103)
 
15.1305 Electrical/Electronics Drafting & Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to develop working schematics and representations in support of electrical/electronic engineers, computer engineers, and related professionals. Includes instruction in basic electronics, electrical systems and computer layouts; electrode-mechanical drafting; manufacturing circuitry; computer-aided drafting (CAD); and electrical systems specification interpretation. (Moved from 48.0104)
 
15.1306 Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to develop working drawings and electronic simulations in support of mechanical and industrial engineers, and related professionals. Includes instruction in manufacturing materials and processes, mechanical drafting, electrode-mechanical drafting, basic metallurgy, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, blueprint reading and technical communication. (Moved from 48.0105)
 
15.1399 Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other. Any instructional program in drafting/design engineering technologies not listed above.
Occupation(s)
 
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters
Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Utilize knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.
 
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for manufacture, installation, and repair of electrical equipment in factories, power plants, and buildings.
 
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters
Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.
 
17-3019 Drafters, All Other
All drafters not listed separately.

 
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