CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians
Description
CAD, drawing and architectural technicians design and prepare technical drawings, plans, maps, charts and similar items and install, operate and maintain 3D printers.
Tasks
- Installs, maintains and repairs 3D printers and assists in the development of CAM plans and the operation of 3D printers.
- Arranges for completed drawings to be reproduced for use as working drawings.
- Prepares detailed drawings, plans, charts or maps that include natural features, desired surface finish, elevations, electrical circuitry and other details as required.
- Prepares design drawings, plans or sketches using CAD and traditional methods and checks feasibility of construction and compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Monitors health and safety in design and contributes to design stage risk assessment.
- Prepares regulatory and statutory applications.
- Considers the suitability of different materials with regard to the dimensions and weight and calculates the likely fatigue, stresses, tolerances, bonds and threads.
- Examines design specification and technical information to determine general requirements.
Entry Requirements
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Skills
- Active Learning
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
- Monitoring
- Speaking
- Learning Strategies
- Writing
- Science