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Architectural and Civil Drafter

Architectural and Civil Drafter

Industry
🏗️Construction
Jobs per Year
56
Avg Houston Wage
$21

Career Overview

Drafters use software to convert the designs of architects and engineers into technical drawings. Specializing in architectural, civil, electrical, or mechanical drafting and use technical drawings to help design everything from microchips to skyscrapers.

As an architectural and civil drafter you will use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, mathematics, and instructions provided by engineers and architects to complete drawings

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There is 1 Training Program available for this career path

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Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Work at a desk
Interact with people

Career Path & Growth

This career offers clear progression opportunities as you gain experience and additional certifications:

1
Entry Level

Trainee / Apprentice

Start your career with on-the-job training and mentorship

$18 - $23/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Work independently with advanced skills and certifications

$38 - $49/hr

Training Programs in Architectural and Civil Drafter

These free and scholarship-based programs in Houston can help you launch this career path

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AutoCAD
Lone Star College Continuing Education
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AutoCAD

Construction
Jobs: 56Wage: $21-$43/hr
Duration Training is generally less than 3 months
requires financial documentsrequires high school diploma or equivalency
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