Architectural Draftsman
けんちくしゃずこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
The architectural draftsman is a specialist who hand-traces the original drawings created by architectural designers and finishes accurate architectural drawings.
Description
Architectural draftsmen, in design offices or construction companies, use drafters and drafting tools to manually trace and clean up original sketches drawn by architectural designers, producing precise construction drawings and permit application drawings. Tasks include tracing onto drafting paper or tracing paper, scale calculations, standardizing line types, text, and symbols, and dimensioning, requiring quality control down to the finest details. In recent years, the introduction of CAD and BIM has reduced the demand for hand-drawn drafting, but needs for detailed corrections and manual finishing remain.
Future Outlook
As the shift from hand-drawn drafting to CAD and BIM progresses, demand for traditional architectural draftsmen is declining. Acquiring digital drafting skills and transitioning to CAD operator or BIM operator careers is recommended.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Construction Company Employment / Contract Employee / Design Firm Employment / Freelance
Career Path
Architectural Drafting Assistant → Architectural Draftsman → CAD Operator → Architectural Drafting Technician → Architectural Design Assistant
Required Skills
Dimensioning / Drafting Tools Operation / Drawing Layout / Drawing of Fine Text and Symbols / Scale Calculation
Recommended Skills
Architectural Design / Architectural Drafting Standards / Basic Knowledge of Materials and Structures / CAD Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | The accuracy of dimensions, line widths, and text determines the quality of architectural drawings. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily involves tracing existing original drawings, with little idea generation. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, so physical burden is not significant. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technician Examination
Related Jobs
- Architectural Design Technician
- CAD Operator