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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