Draughtsman

The main responsibility of a Draughtsman is to formulate ideas and create detailed technical sketches that work as blueprints for appliances and buildings with the help of various computer software and standard drafting methods. They may work for a construction, manufacturing, or engineering company.

Some of the typical roles of a Draughtsman are listed below:

• Chief Drafter: Get in touch with architects and their team members to discuss the knowledge gained in the sketches.
• Drawing Checker: Work on both rough drawings and elaborate creations with the help of CADD systems.
• Blueprint Engineer: Analyze the specifications and measures to develop various technical sketches.

Some of the major responsibilities of a Draughtsman are

• Develop sketches with the help of instructions given by a project manager and demonstrate concepts to clients during meetings with architects, contractors, or other members
• Demonstrating technical concepts to customers during meetings with architects or other team members and utilizing computer-aided drafting software to produce drawings of residential or industrial structures
• Making comprehensive sketches of building plans, diagrams, charts, or images in construction schemes and keeping a record of work completed and the kind of materials used.
• Reviewing sketches for precision, correcting any errors found and keeping track of work done and resources used in each project.

Given below are the requirements to become a Draughtsman:

• A bachelor's degree in architecture, civil engineering, or any other related field.
• Experience as an assistant to a professional draughtsman.

With several years of experience, draughtsmen gain efficiency, which results in advancements and better salaries. From a role such as designer, they can progress to the role of a design engineer and finally move to a senior level position such as project manager. It is a managerial role where they are in charge of the work of other draughtsmen. To become a project manager, it is necessary to have a bachelor’s degree in architecture, civil engineering, or a related field. Some alternative job roles available for a Draughtsman are:

• Architect: Designs and creates aesthetically pleasing and functional structures.
• Civil Engineer: Analyzes, designs, and supervises the construction of infrastructure projects.
• Construction Manager: Oversees and manages construction activities, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Structural Engineer: Designs and analyzes structures to ensure their safety and stability.
• Geologist: Studies the earth's composition and processes to assess geological hazards and resources.
• CAD Technician: Creates detailed technical drawings and plans using computer-aided design software.

A career in drafting and design is exciting, and the job outlook is pretty good, particularly for architects and civil engineers. There is no restriction on where or how jobs can be found for those in drafting and design technology. Draughtsmen are free-thinkers who express themselves in visual graphics. This job is a great career choice for creative people.