Design technician average salary | UK Salary Information

Draughtspersons

£32,020

£21,342

£30,217

£37,387

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Job info

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

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

Entry requirements

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.