- Proper training and education may be obtained in many ways. Community colleges and technical schools can offer the right training and students may obtain a degree or a certificate. Technical schools are best for intense technical and hands-on training while community colleges give technical training as well as a general education. For specialization and further training, a 4-year college will provide the right education.
- Drafters have the ability to work in several different areas. Some of the most common industries that need drafters are architecture, engineering, manufacturing, construction, production and utilities.
- A drafter will have several duties during their work week and the duties will depend on the specification and industry a drafter works in. Likely duties include research, computer and/or board drawings, consulting, calculations and budgeting.
- The average starting pay for a drafter is about $30,000 a year. Between 5 and 10 years, a drafter can expect to make approximately $48,000. Those that have over 20 years of experience can make up to $60,000.
- The job outlook for drafters is less than average. By 2016, the number of drafting jobs is only expected to grow 6 percent.
