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Drafting Technologists and Technicians (NOC 2253)DescriptionDrafting technologists and technicians prepare engineering designs, drawings and related technical information, in multi disciplinary engineering teams or in support of engineers, architects or industrial designers, or they may work independently. They are employed by consulting and construction companies, utility, resource and manufacturing companies, all levels of government and by a wide range of other establishments. Example Titles
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DutiesDrafting technologists perform some or all of the following duties:
Drafting technicians perform some or all of the following duties:
SkillsEngineering design and drafting technologists need the following skills:
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Terms & ConditionsDrafting technologists and technicians usually work in an office environment, but may be required to spend time in manufacturing plants or construction sites. They may be susceptible to eye strain, back discomfort, and hand and wrist problems from spending long periods of time at a computer work station. Most work during regular business hours, although may work longer hours, evenings and weekends in order to meet project deadlines. Most drafting technologists and technicians work full-time. A minority are self-employed (9%). Earnings$29,200 per annum - starting $44,600 per annum - average $60,100 per annum - high Earnings are reviewed annually or more frequently if new information becomes available. Education / Training
Career PathsMost drafters begin at a junior level, and may progress to designers or technologists as they gain experience and develop greater competency. There is not much mobility between specializations, e.g., aircraft, architectural, machine, electronic, mechanical. Experienced technologists can advance to supervisory and management positions, or establish their own design and drafting companies. International employment opportunities exist with engineering consulting firms operating in global markets. Drafters may move to civil, mechanical, electrical or other engineering design technologies through continuing education or work specialization. OutlookEmployment prospects for drafting technologists and technicians are expected to be good in the period 2010 - 2014. Employment in Manitoba in 2010 is estimated at 985. A significant share of employment in this occupational group is dependent on the success of Manitoba's engineering consulting firms who in turn serve the construction industry. Public investment in major construction projects and infrastructure renewal over the next few years should have a positive effect on the employment prospects for this occupation group. Even during periods of economic uncertainty, manufacturing firms require the services of drafting technologists and technicians to enable them to improve their production and quality standards. Off shore outsourcing of drafting services is unlikely to offer much efficiency to Manitoba employers as most employ small numbers of drafting personnel, have diverse needs and can benefit more by having the expertise in-house. Advances in computer-assisted design (CAD) technology have increased productivity in drafting and restricted employment growth. The increased use of these tools by other employees may also limit opportunity. Those with current specialized skills in CAD technology will have the best prospects. A proportionally larger number of these positions are located in Winnipeg, although job opportunities are likely to occur throughout the Province. Across industries, employment is concentrated in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (39%), followed by Manufacturing (30%), Public Administration (8%) and Construction (8%). Employment by Age Group
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Please Note - The source for above charts is the 2006 Census. Professional Associations, Unions, and Regulatory Bodies...
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