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Career Guidance Knowledge arts and humanities K021 - arts K0213 - fine arts Manual draughting techniques
Description
Techniques used for creating detailed drawings of designs by using specialised pencils, rulers, templates and scales.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 10 occupations
- Optional in 5 occupations
- Total: 15 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)
Essential for
- Electrical drafterElectrical drafters support engineers in the design and conceptualisation of electrical equipment. They draft, with the support of specialised software, the specifications of a var…
- Civil drafterCivil drafters draw and prepare sketches for civil engineers and architects of architectonic projects of different kinds, topographical maps, or for the reconstruction of existing …
- Automotive engineering drafterAutomotive engineering drafters convert the automotive engineers' designs into technical drawings usually using software. Their drawings detail dimensions, fastening and assembling…
- Architectural drafterAn architectural drafter is a professional who works in the field of architecture, assisting architects in creating detailed technical drawings of buildings and structures. Drafter…
- Mechanical engineering drafterMechanical engineering drafters convert mechanical engineers' designs and sketches into technical drawings detailing dimensions, fastening and assembling methods, and other specifi…
- Rolling stock engineering drafterRolling stock engineering drafters convert the rolling stock engineers' designs into technical drawings usually using software. Their drawings detail dimensions, fastening and asse…
- DrafterDrafters prepare and create technical drawings using a special software or manual techniques, to show how something is built or works. They work closely with engineers, architects,…
- Product development engineering drafterProduct development engineering drafters design and draw blueprints to bring new concepts and products to life. They draft and draw detailed plans on how to manufacture a product. …
- Electronics drafterElectronics drafters support electronic engineers in the design and conceptualisation of electronic equipment. They draft blueprints and assembly diagrams of electronic systems and…
- Heating, ventilation, air conditioning (and refrigeration) drafterHeating, ventilation, air conditioning (and refrigeration) drafters create prototypes and sketches, technical details, and aesthetic briefings provided by engineers to create drawi…
Optional for
- Aerospace engineering drafterAerospace engineering drafters convert the aerospace engineers' designs into technical drawings usually using computer-aided design programs. Their drawings detail dimensions, fast…
- Automotive designerAn Automotive Designer is a creative professional who designs and develops the exterior and interior aesthetics of vehicles, blending engineering with visual artistry to create car…
- Marine engineering drafterMarine engineering drafters convert the marine engineers' designs into technical drawings usually using software. Their drawings detail dimensions, fastening and assembling methods…
- 3D printing technician3D Printing technicians assist in the designing and programming of products, ranging from prosthetic products to 3D miniatures. They may also provide 3D printing maintenance, check…
- Printed circuit board designerPrinted circuit board designers diagram and design the construction of circuit boards. They envision the logical placing of conductive tracks, coppers, and pin pads in the board. T…
Related skills
- CAD software
- Use CAD software
- Use manual draughting techniques
- Mathematics
- Create technical plans
- Design drawings
- Use technical drawing software
- Technical drawings
- Use CADD software
- Draw blueprints
- Liaise with engineers
- Create a product’s virtual model
Last updated on February 19, 2026
