Mechanical Designer
Drafters use software to convert the designs of engineers and architects into technical drawings.
Mechanical Designer
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Courses
Dual Credit Optionâ€
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Intro to Computer-Aided Drafting
Parametric Modeling
Engineering Graphics
Engineering | OR Special Problems
Career Ready
NOCTI CAD 1 Certification
Autodesk Inventor, Fusion, AutoCAD
Post Secondary Education
West Kentucky Community & Technical College
Associate in Applied Science General Occupational/Technical Studies
Career Information
Work Environment
Although drafters spend much of their time working on computers in an office, some may visit job sites in order to collaborate with architects and engineers. Most drafters work full time.Â
How to Become a Mechanical Designer
Drafters typically complete education after high school, often through a program at a community college or technical school. Some programs lead to an associate of applied science in drafting or a related degree. Others result in a certificate or diploma.
Pay
The median annual wage for drafters was $55,550 in May 2018.
Job Outlook
Employment of drafters is projected to show little or no change from 2018 to 2028. Increased construction activity is projected to drive demand for drafters, but this is expected to be tempered as engineers and architects increasingly perform some tasks previously done by drafters.
Courses
Mechanical Design Career Pathway 4 Year Course of Studies
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