Architectural Drafters
Also called: Intern Architect, Drafter, Architect, Draftsman
What they do:
Prepare detailed drawings of architectural designs and plans for buildings and structures according to specifications provided by architect.
On the job, you would:
- Operate computer-aided drafting (CAD) equipment or conventional drafting station to produce designs, working drawings, charts, forms and records.
- Analyze building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements, and other technical documents and reports to determine their effect on architectural designs.
- Coordinate structural, electrical and mechanical designs and determine a method of presentation to graphically represent building plans.
Engineering and Technology
Arts and Humanities
Math and Science
Safety and Government
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Basic Skills
People and Technology Systems
Problem Solving
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Ideas and Logic
Verbal
Visual Understanding
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People interested in this work like activities that include creating, designing, and making your own rules.
They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Graphics or photo imaging software
Computer aided design CAD software
Optical character reader OCR or scanning software
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$47,250
per year, on average
This work is part of the green economy. |
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