Draughtspersons

£33,371

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

34 hours

Average weekly hours

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3.17%

Unemployment rate

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Definition: Draughtspersons

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 3122

Draughtspersons prepare technical drawings, plans, maps, charts and similar items.

Common tasks include:

examines design specification to determine general requirements;
considers the suitability of different materials with regard to the dimensions and weight and calculates the likely fatigue, stresses, tolerances, bonds and threads;
prepares design drawings, plans or sketches and checks feasibility of construction and compliance with safety regulations;
prepares detailed drawings, plans, charts or maps that include natural features, desired surface finish, elevations, electrical circuitry and other details as required;
arranges for completed drawings to be reproduced for use as working drawings.

Qualifications

Entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades, BTEC/ SQA awards, an appropriate GNVQ/GSVQ or A levels/H grades. Further training consists of courses of study and supervised practical experience.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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