Drafter

Apprenticeship

What Drafters do

Analyse designs, and prepare sketches and detailed instructions
Use computers or manually produce designs, detailed drawings and documentation
Prepare working drawings showing plans, elevations, sections, materials and finishes, as well as other aspects such as layouts, plumbing, drainage, car parking and landscaping
Gauge the quantity and quality of materials needed, the labour costs and project completion dates
Interpret client briefs and prepare and develop sketch plans for client approval
Help prepare building specifications for building plans to suit individual clients and then represent or assist architects / designers on the building sites to ensure that plans are followed
Liaise with local government organisations

Your chances of success will be better if you have...

Ability to visualise ideas in three-dimensional form
Enjoyment of technical drawing
Computer literacy
Patience
Attention to detail
Artistic and creative aptitude
School Certificate

The Future

Employment for a minimum of four years
Employment areas include: consulting engineering, building service, building suppliers architectural and building designers, governments authorities

Specialisation

Architectural, structural design, civil, electrical, mechanical
For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au

Who to Contact for more information and advice?

Group Training Organisation	Phone / Fax Email / Website	Address	Regions Serviced
AIG Group Training	T (02) 9466 5566 F (02) 9466 5432 brian.k@aigroup.asn.au www.aigroup.asn.au	51 Walker St Nth Sydney NSW 2060	Sydney Metropolitan Area, Regional NSW, Rural NSW
Central West Group Apprentices Ltd	T (02) 6331 3655 F (02) 6331 9450 bbardon@cwga.com.au www.cwga.com.au	203-209 Russell St Bathurst NSW 2795	Bathurst, Cowra, Dubbo, Lithgow, Orange, Parkes
Electro Technology Industry Group Training Co Ltd. Trading as Electro Group	T (02) 9736 1076 F (02) 9736 1950 reception@egt.com.au www.electrogroup.net.au	23-27 Marquet St Rhodes NSW 2138	Sydney Metropolitan Area, Canberra, Central Coast, Illawarra
GTES	T (02) 6923 3000 F (02) 6921 8616 panderson@gtes.com.au www.gtes.com.au	161 Hammond Ave Wagga Wagga NSW 2650	Wagga Wagga, Riverina
HGT Australia Ltd	T (02) 4952 7444 F (02) 4952 8070 mail@hgtaust.com.au www.hgtaust.com.au	1st Floor 148 Lambton Rd Broadmeadow NSW 2292	Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Regional NSW, Rural NSW
Health Industry Group Training Company	T (02) 9817 7463 F (02) 9817 7458 charles@higtc.com.au www.higtc.com.au	Gladesville Hospital 3 Victoria Rd Gladesville NSW 2111	Sydney Metropolitan Area, Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands, Regional NSW, Rural NSW
Hunter Valley Training Company Pty Ltd	T (02) 4932 4222 F (02) 4932 4544 shinnick@hvtc.com.au www.hvtc.com.au	Junction St Telarah NSW 2320	Upper Hunter and Lower Hunter Valley, Illawarra, Sydney, Mid North Coast, New England, North Coast Gunnedah
MG My Gateway	T (02) 4627 1388 F (02) 4627 1388 jobs@mygateway.org.au www.mygateway.org.au	28 Broughton St Campbelltown NSW	Sydney Metropolitan Area, Western and South Western Sydney, Hills District, Illawarra
Sydney Training and Employment Ltd	T (02) 9715 7344 F (02) 9745 2900 j.dwyer@sydtrain.com.au www.sydtrain.com.au	Level 2 28 Burwood Rd Burwood NSW 2134	Sydney Metropolitan Area, Newcastle, Central Coast, Canberra, Illawarra, Shoalhaven
TABMA Training Pty Ltd	T (02) 9277 3177 F (02) 9277 3170 malbertson@tabma.com.au www.tabma.com.au	Level 7 28 Foveaux St Surry Hills NSW 2010	Sydney Metropolitan Area, Regional NSW, Rural NSW
West State	T (08) 8087 6588 F (08) 8087 8337 westate@iinet.net.au www.iinet.net.au~westate	191 Argent St Broken Hill NSW 2880	Far West Region of NSW
Workline Employment	T (02) 4725 0300 F (02) 4721 2487 pauline@penrithchamber.org.au www.penrithonline.com.au / workline	1st Floor 450 High St Penrith NSW 2750	Western, South Western and Hills District Region of Sydney

Drafting Trades – Apprenticeships

Entry

Education / Training

Career Prospects

Articulation

Certificate III

Nil

Employment

Drafting Trades

Draftsperson in a range of areas such as manufacturing, engineering and associated enterprises, contract drawing offices, councils and government departments.

Entry into TAFE courses at Diploma level.

Certificate IV

School Certificate

OH&S

Employment

Structural Design

Structural Engineering, Design Drafter, Structural Engineering Technician

Advanced Diploma of Structural Engineering for careers as Structural Engineering Design Drafter, Structural Engineering Associate.

Advanced standing in engineering degrees at university