Find out everything you need to know about becoming a Draughtsman.
Job Title - Draughtsman
Description
A Draughtsman prepares detailed drawings based on sketches and specifications made by architects, engineers or other designers.
Typical Job Activities
A
architectural draughtsman draws plans for all kinds of buildings
A civil engineering draughtsman draws plans for bridges, roads, irrigation and
construction schemes
A mechanical engineering draughtsman sketches plans for machines and engine
parts
A structural engineering draughtsman draws designs for towers and steel frames
A town and regional planning draughtsman draws maps and builds models for
projects
A mining draughtsman draws plans of the mines which can help with the upgrading
of safety standards
A tracer prepares final drawings and assists the draughtsman
A design draughtsman handles advanced work
A detail draughtsman finalises drawings
A draughtsman uses traditional manual and tracing methods as well as computers
to draw designs
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Educational Requirements
Senior Matric
Certificate for a diploma course at a Technikon
Grade 10 Certificate.
Some employers prefer higher qualifications
If you want to become a draughtsman you need to register with an employer providing suitable training.
Training
consists of theoretical and practical work:
Theoretical training: Multi-Disciplinary Drawing Office Certificate (N4-N5)
Practical training: 3 years in-service training at a drawing office
Compulsory subjects:
Mathematics and Physical Science
Recommended subjects: Technical
Drawing
What natural skills and/or aptitudes do I need for this occupation?
Be able
to transfer concepts onto paper
Have patience and perseverance
Be meticulously accurate
Be able to enjoy doing detailed work
Be able to concentrate for long periods of time
Have three-dimensional perception
Have good vision
Have good eye-hand co-ordination and free-hand drawing skills
Be interested in and have a flair for computer work
Have stamina (at times standing is required)
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Employment Opportunities
Moderate
Market Competitiveness
Moderate
Income Potential
Moderate
Self-Employment Options
High
International Employment Market
Low
Possible Employers
Government
departments - Municipalities
Big private companies – Iscor, Eskom, Sasol, Transnet and so forth
Self-employed: Contractor, consultant, own practice, freelance
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Relevant Contact Details
SA Institute of Draughting
http://www.saidraughting.com
Career Progress and Path
Experience
in specific field
Work performance
Possible Career Paths
Specialist
career in the specific field
Consultant/ contractor/ own practice/ freelance
Employment Stability
Moderately stable
Reasons to consider this career
A job in
government
To start my own business
To design things
To work with technology
To work on my own
