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Civil Drafters

Architecture and Construction

  • Average Salary

    RM2862 - RM 5164

  • Career Trends

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  • Compability

What is Civil Drafters?

Prepare drawings and topographical and relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, pipelines, flood control projects, and water and sewerage control systems.

Minimum education level

 

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM2862 - RM 5164

Example of a Job Position

Civil CAD Designer (Civil Computer Aided Design Designer)
Civil CAD Tech (Civil Computer-Aided Design Technician)
Civil Drafter xComputer-Aided Design Designer (CAD Designer)
Computer-Aided Design Operator (CAD Operator)
Computer-Aided Design Technician (CAD Technician)
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Drafter (CADD Drafter)
Drafting Technician
Draftsman
Draftsperson

Task

? Produce drawings using computer-assisted drafting systems (CAD) or drafting machines, or by hand using compasses, dividers, protractors, triangles and other drafting devices ? Draw maps, diagrams, and profiles, using cross-sections and surveys, to represent elevations, topographical contours, subsurface formations and structures ? Draft plans and detailed drawings for structures, installations, and construction projects such as highways, sewage disposal systems, and dikes, working from sketches or notes ? Determine the order of work and method of presentation, such as orthographic or isometric drawing ? Finish and duplicate drawings and documentation packages, according to required mediums and specifications for reproduction using blueprinting, photography, or other duplicating methods

Knowledge

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English

Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.

Engineering and Technology

Knowledge of practical applications in engineering and technology. This includes the application of principles, techniques, procedures and equipment for designing and producing various goods and services.

Design

Knowledge of techniques, equipment and design principles including in producing precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.

Construction

Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment for construction or repair of houses, buildings, and other structures, such as highways.

Skills

Talking

Talk to others to convey information effectively

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Reading Understanding

Understand sentences and paragraphs written in work documents.

Mathematics

Use mathematics to solve problems

Capability

  • 1

    Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). See more occupations related to this ability.

  • 2

    Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

  • 3

    Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing

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