Draughtsperson, draughting technician; Construction design draughtsperson

The carrying out of any construction project, whether it is building or civil engineering works, requires the previous design of a plan that serves to determine its characteristics and construction criteria. Thus, the drawings, blueprints, sketches, construction details and figures that comprise its graphic documentation are a fundamental part of any plan. Within this context, the construction draughtsman is a technician specialised in the drawing up of the graphic documentation of construction projects, through the preparation of different representations in two and three dimensions, in a way that is easy to understand and interpret on site for its correct execution.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is currently being deployed as a collaborative work system for the creation and management of a construction project. Its objective is to centralize the information of the project in a digital information model created by all the agents involved in its creation. BIM represents the evolution of traditional plan-based design systems, since it incorporates geometrical (3D), time (4D), cost (5D), sustainability (6D) and maintenance (7D) information. The use of BIM goes beyond the design phases since it includes the execution of the project and extends the life cycle of the building which allows its management and reduces operating costs.

• Interpret and study the sketches, plans and basic documentation of construction projects.
• Digitise the technical and work rules information.
• Draw up different documents (sketches, plans, figures, etc.) that comprise the graphic documentation of the projects.
• Develop constructive solutions.
• Measure the elements.
• Create images, illustrations and animations to promote a better understanding of the project.
• Carry out the survey and collect data in relation to existing buildings.
• Draw up reports, specifications, measurements and budgets of construction projects.
• Prepare presentations.
  

Regulated training and graduates

• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Edificació i Obra Civil: Control d'execució d'obres civils (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Edificació i Obra Civil: Control d'execució d'obres d'edificació (Nivell 3)
• Professionalism Certificate: Building project representation (Level 3)
• Professionalism Certificate: Civil works project representation (Level 3)
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Building and Civil Engineering Works - Advanced Level: Construction projects
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Building and Civil Engineering Works - Advanced Level: Civil engineernig projects

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Orientation within reach: Level 2

Analytical thought: Level 2

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 1

Team work and cooperation: Level 2

Technician

People who show an interest in the technical field find fulfilment in carrying out activities related to the design and manufacture of objects, machines, vehicles and/or infrastructures. These activities require the application of scientific and technical knowledge (laws of physics, calculations and mathematical formulas, properties of the materials, etc). Creativity is also necessary when coming up with optimal solutions for the functional requirements of the products to be designed. Therefore, the pragmatic application of scientific knowledge in order to develop solutions for the benefit of human beings is the main function of occupations in the technical field.

Design

People who show an interest in the field of design enjoy creating forms, styles and effects that improve the aesthetics, features or user-friendliness of products and spaces. This field of interest includes all the activities related to fashion and accessories design (clothes, jewellery) and interior design (furniture, window dressing). Creativity and knowledge of new trends are key in the carrying out of these activities in the professional world.

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• Work hours

  This professional tends to have a 40-hour work week.

• Salary

  From 20.804 to 29.545 euros a year. Median: 24.793 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Technician