Draughtspersons
Description
Draughtspersons prepare technical drawings, plans, maps, charts and similar items.
Tasks
- examines design specification to determine general requirements
- considers the suitability of different materials with regard to the dimensions and weight and calculates the likely fatigue, stresses, tolerances, bonds and threads
- prepares design drawings, plans or sketches and checks feasibility of construction and compliance with safety regulations
- prepares detailed drawings, plans, charts or maps that include natural features, desired surface finish, elevations, electrical circuitry and other details as required
- arranges for completed drawings to be reproduced for use as working drawings.
Educational Requirements
Entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades, BTEC/ SQA awards, an appropriate GNVQ/GSVQ or A levels/H grades. Further training consists of courses of study and supervised practical experience.
