Architectural Drafters

Draw up blueprints and designs for buildings and other structures to scale using the architect's specifications as a guide.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
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. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
LOW
Level of responsibilities
LOW
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
MED
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
MED
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Leadership
Dealing and handling conflicts
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Exposure to job hazards
Physical demands
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Documenting/Recording Information Know More
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment Know More
Getting Information Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Interacting With Computers Know More
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Know More
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Know More

Areas of Study

Building and Construction Know More
Computers and Electronics Know More
Customer and Personal Service Know More
Design Know More
Engineering and Technology Know More
English Language Know More
Law and Government Know More
Mathematics Know More

Degrees

Key Abilities

  1. Deductive Reasoning Know More
  2. Inductive Reasoning Know More
  3. Information Ordering Know More
  4. Near Vision Know More
  5. Oral Comprehension Know More
  6. Problem Sensitivity Know More
  7. Visualization Know More
  8. Written Comprehension Know More

Colleges

Top Skills

Active Listening Know More
Coordination Know More
Critical Thinking Know More
Judgment and Decision Making Know More
Mathematics Know More
Reading Comprehension Know More
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