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A draughtsperson, drafter or CAD technician is a highly skilled professional who creates technical drawings to support professionals such as architects and engineers. Drafters need to have both mathematical and artistic talents to succeed. Discover what this role involves and how to qualify.
When starting out as a draughtsperson, you’ll probably work on small projects, contributing to existing designs. Once you’ve gained more experience, you’ll be trusted to create drawings for larger projects.
You might also get promoted to senior draughtsperson depending on your skills and experience. This would involve managing a team of drafters and overseeing the whole project. Your career as a drafter could also lead to other roles in civil or design engineering.
You can be self-employed as a drafter as there’s high demand for professionals with this skill set.
Career development as a drafter mostly comes from learning on the job and working alongside senior colleagues for several years on different projects.
You’ll also need to stay up to date with the latest CAD software and drafting techniques. Your employer may help you to do this with training.
You can also apply for professional registration as an EngTech with the Engineering Council. This can lead to higher earning potential and broader employment opportunities.
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