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Career: Architectural Drafters
Job Description
Prepare detailed drawings of architectural designs and plans for buildings and structures according to specifications provided by architect.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
99
|
Operate computer-aided drafting (CAD) equipment or conventional drafting station to produce designs, working drawings, charts, forms and records. |
93
|
Determine procedures and instructions to be followed, according to design specifications and quantity of required materials. |
92
|
Coordinate structural, electrical and mechanical designs and determine a method of presentation to graphically represent building plans. |
92
|
Draw rough and detailed scale plans for foundations, buildings and structures, based on preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets and other data. |
85
|
Analyze building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements, and other technical documents and reports to determine their effect on architectural designs. |
84
|
Reproduce drawings on copy machines or trace copies of plans and drawings using transparent paper or cloth, ink, pencil, and standard drafting instruments. |
80
|
Lay out and plan interior room arrangements for commercial buildings using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment and software. |
77
|
Create freehand drawings and lettering to accompany drawings. |
76
|
Represent architect on construction site, ensuring builder compliance with design specifications and advising on design corrections, under architect's supervision. |
73
|
Obtain and assemble data to complete architectural designs, visiting job sites to compile measurements as necessary. |
68
|
Supervise, coordinate, and inspect the work of draftspersons, technicians, and technologists on construction projects. |
66
|
Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to lists of materials. |
63
|
Prepare colored drawings of landscape and interior designs for presentation to client. |
60
|
Build landscape, architectural and display models. |
58
|
Analyze technical implications of architect's design concept, calculating weights, volumes, and stress factors. |
46
|
Calculate heat loss and gain of buildings and structures to determine required equipment specifications, following standard procedures. |
40
|
Prepare cost estimates, contracts, bidding documents and technical reports for specific projects under an architect's supervision. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
73
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
70
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
68
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
66
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
64
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
59
|
Thinking Creatively
|
59
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
58
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
58
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
56
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
56
|
Interacting With Computers
|
53
|
Processing Information
|
52
|
Getting Information
|
52
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
52
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
51
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
49
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
48
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
48
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
48
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
47
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
46
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
46
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
45
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
45
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
44
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
41
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
39
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
33
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
28
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
26
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
26
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
24
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
24
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
24
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
22
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
18
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
15
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
11
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
10
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
8
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|