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Career Guidance Skills communication, collaboration and creativity S1.12 - creating artistic, visual or instructive materials S1.12.1 - creating visual displays and decorations Use manual draughting techniques
Description
Use non-computerised draughting techniques to make detailed drawings of designs by hand with specialised tools such as pencils, rulers and templates.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 7 occupations
- Optional in 10 occupations
- Total: 17 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)
Essential for
- 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…
- 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. …
- 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…
- 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…
- Marine engineering drafterMarine engineering drafters convert the marine engineers' designs into technical drawings usually using software. Their drawings detail dimensions, fastening and assembling methods…
- 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…
- 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…
- Landscape architectA landscape architect is a professional who is trained and licensed to work on outdoor spaces, with a focus on large-scale or public projects. They are skilled in planning…
- 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…
- Electronics drafterElectronics drafters support electronic engineers in the design and conceptualisation of electronic equipment. They draft blueprints and assembly diagrams of electronic systems and…
- Integrated circuit design engineerAn Integrated Circuit (IC) Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing integrated circuits, also known as microchips. These circuits are essential compone…
Related skills
- Manual draughting techniques
- Use CAD software
- Mathematics
- Use technical drawing software
- CAD software
- Create technical plans
- Design drawings
- Technical drawings
- Draw blueprints
- Liaise with engineers
- Create a product’s virtual model
- Engineering principles
Last updated on February 18, 2026
