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Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Designers

software to help design products

Drafters

Individuals who have revived specialized training in technical design.

Civil Drafters

Prepare construction drawings and topographical maps used in civil engineering projects.

Design Technicians

Prepare construction drawings and topographical maps used in civil engineering projects.

Pipeline Drafters Process Piping Drafters Professional Engineer Technical Drawing

Prepare drawings used in the construction and maintenance of oil refineries.

Aeronautical or Aerospace Drafters

Prepare technical drawings used in manufacture of spacecraft and aircraft.

National Society of Professional Engineers

The accrediting agency for engineers

Drafting

The process of making detailed drawings for designing products.

Designers have a higher salary than drafters because...

They have a higher degree of responsibility for the success of the project

Engineering Graphics Mechanical Drafters

prepare detailed drawings on ho to assemble a wide verity of products.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

promotes the art, science, and practice of multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences around the world

Which of the following attributes do most employers value?

Ability to fit into a team, Ability to work independently, Ability to communicate clearly.

The acronym AIA stands for what?

American Institute of America

In which field must a drafter be familiar with roads. bridges, water, and wastewater systems, and surveying techniques?

Civil

Process piping

Drafting field concerned with chemical plants and oil refineries.

Electronics

Drafting field concerned with design of semiconductor

Mechanical

Drafting field concerned with screw threads and fasteners

According to the U.S Department of Labor Statistics (2008), which field of drafting has the highest median salary?

Electrical engineers

Associate's

Type of college degree held by most architects and engineers

Bachelor's

Type of college degree held by most drafters

Architectural Drafters

Work with architects and designers to prepare the drawings used in construction projects.

Electrical Drafters Electro/mechanical Drafters Electronics Drafters Engineering Drawing

Work with electrical/electronic drafting

American Institute of Architects

a professional organization for architects in America