As a Drafter, you will need to master following:

• CAD software
• create technical plans
• design drawings
• manual draughting techniques
• mathematics
• technical drawings
• use CAD software
• use manual draughting techniques
• use technical drawing software

It also helps to know the following:

• ICT software specifications
• abide by regulations on banned materials
• advise on architectural matters
• architecture regulations
• archive documentation related to work
• cartography
• check architectural drawings on site
• circuit diagrams
• common aviation safety regulations
• communicate with construction crews
• components of air conditioning systems
• conduct land surveys
• consumer electronics
• control compliance of railway vehicles regulations
• create architectural sketches
• create electrical wiring diagram
• defense system
• design hardware
• design sensors
• develop a specific interior design
• electric drives
• electric motors
• electrical equipment components
• electronic components
• engineering processes
• ensure material compliance
• ensure vessel compliance with regulations
• estimate budget for interior design plans
• estimate cost of building materials
• guidance, navigation and control
• maintain mechanical equipment
• mechanical engineering
• mechanics of vessels
• model electrical system
• model electromechanical systems
• operate surveying instruments
• process customer requests based on the REACh Regulation 1907 2006
• stealth technology
• synthetic natural environment
• topography
• unmanned air systems
• use geographic information systems
• 3D modelling
• CADD software
• CAE software
• adjust engineering designs
• advise architects
• advise client on technical possibilities
• advise on building matters
• advise on construction materials
• aesthetics
• aircraft mechanics
• apply digital mapping
• apply technical communication skills
• blueprints
• build a product's physical model
• building codes
• calculate materials to build equipment
• civil engineering
• communicate test results to other departments
• communicate with customers
• construction legal systems
• construction methods
• coordinate construction activities
• create a product's virtual model
• create cadastral maps
• create solutions to problems
• customise drafts
• design circuit boards
• design electrical systems
• design electromechanical systems
• design electronic systems
• design microelectronics
• design principles
• design prototypes
• design transportation systems
• develop assembly instructions
• domestic heating systems
• draft bill of materials
• draft design specifications
• draw blueprints
• draw design sketches
• electric generators
• electrical engineering
• electrical equipment regulations
• electrical machines
• electrical wiring diagrams
• electricity
• electricity principles
• electromechanics
• electronic equipment standards
• electronics
• engineering principles
• execute analytical mathematical calculations
• fluid mechanics
• heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration parts
• industrial engineering
• industrial heating systems
• integrate engineering principles in architectural design
• integrated circuits
• interpret electrical diagrams
• keep records of work progress
• liaise with engineers
• make architectural mock-ups
• manage tender processes
• manufacturing processes
• material mechanics
• mechanics
• mechanics of motor vehicles
• mechanics of trains
• mechatronics
• meet building regulations
• multimedia systems
• physics
• plan manufacturing processes
• power electronics
• prepare assembly drawings
• prepare building permit applications
• prepare construction documents
• principles of mechanical engineering
• printed circuit boards
• product data management
• provide cost benefit analysis reports
• provide technical documentation
• read engineering drawings
• read standard blueprints
• refrigerants
• render 3D images
• review drafts
• thermodynamics
• train employees
• types of electronics
• use CADD software
• use computer-aided engineering systems
• use measurement instruments
• ventilation systems
• zoning codes