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Careers in Drafting and Design

Careers in Drafting and Design. Objectives: Identify many career possibilities related to the fields of drafting and design Cite many of the skills needed to prepare for the various fields that use drafting Identify the traits of leadership

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Careers in Drafting and Design

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  1. Careers in Drafting and Design • Objectives: • Identify many career possibilities related to the fields of drafting and design • Cite many of the skills needed to prepare for the various fields that use drafting • Identify the traits of leadership • Summarize the role of leadership in society and how it relates to drafting technology • Identify sources of information about careers in drafting technology E:\48_54100\DOCUMENTS\POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS\02_CAREERS_IN_DRAFTING_&_DESIGN.PPT

  2. Drafting Occupations • Job titles and duties vary from company to company • Drafters • Make working plans and detailed drawings. • Work from sketches and notes • Begins as a trainee drafter • Redraws or repairs damaged drawings • Advances to: • Junior drafter / Detailer / Detail Drafter / Assistant Drafter

  3. Drafting Occupations • Drafters stages • Junior drafter / Detailer / Detail Drafter / Assistant Drafter • Advances to Senior Drafter (Complex work) • Lead Drafter / Chief Drafter • Most specialize • Must be able to draw Rapidly, Accurately, and Neatly • Need a working knowledge of computer graphics

  4. Drafting Occupations • Must have a thorough understanding of: • Mathematics • Science • Materials • Manufacturing Processes

  5. Employment • Manufacturing Industries • Architectural Firms • Engineering Firms • Local, State, and Federal Government

  6. Industrial Designers • Influence most every item used in our daily living • Many are on staff of major automobile manufacturers • Chief Function: • Simplify and improve the operation and appearance of industrial products • Need Engineering Degree

  7. Teachers • Satisfying and challenging • Four years of college training

  8. Engineers • Usually specialize in: • Aeronautical • Industrial • Marine • Structural • Civil • Electrical/Electronic • Metallurgy • Provide technical and managerial leadership • Design & Develop new products and processes • PE – 4-years College, 4-years experience, & passing exam

  9. Architect • Plan & Design structures • Consult w/ client on: • Purpose of building • Size • Location • Cost range • Other requirements • Makes periodic inspections of building • Most are licensed

  10. Technical Illustrators • Prepares pictorial matter for engineering, marketing or educational purposes • Must have artistic ability

  11. Leadership in Drafting Technology • Ability to be a leader • What makes a Good Leader • Persistence • Organizational Qualities • Responsibility • Delegates Authority • Leadership Experience • Good Example

  12. Information on Drafting Technology • Occupational outlook Handbook • Dictionary of Occupational Titles • State Employment Service

  13. Professional Trade Associations • ADDA • American Design and Drafting Association • AIA • American Institute of Architects • ASME • American Society of Mechanical Engineers

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