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Is being an electrical drafter a good fit for you?

Draws wiring diagrams and circuit layouts that show how electrical equipment is made, installed and fixed.

What the work involves

  • Draws detailed plans of electrical parts and circuit boards using computers or drafting tools.
  • Draws wiring diagrams and cable plans as instructions for installation crews.
  • Puts together drawing sets for an engineer or architect to check.
  • Checks finished construction drawings and cost estimates for accuracy and rules.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingStrong. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

How much training it needs

Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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