O*NET-SOC 17-3011.00

Architectural and Civil Drafters

Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.6208/2024
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.508/2024
Systems Analysis2.B.4.g3.508/2024
Active Learning2.A.2.b3.3808/2024
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.3808/2024
Writing2.A.1.c3.3808/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.6208/2024
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.6208/2024
Visualization1.A.1.f.23.6208/2024
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.23.6208/2024
Written Expression1.A.1.a.43.6208/2024
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.508/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Produce drawings, using computer-assisted drafting systems (CAD) or drafting machines, or by hand, using compasses, dividers, protractors, triangles, and other drafting devices.Coren/a11/2020
Draft plans and detailed drawings for structures, installations, and construction projects, such as highways, sewage disposal systems, and dikes, working from sketches or notes.Coren/a11/2020
Coordinate structural, electrical, and mechanical designs and determine a method of presentation to graphically represent building plans.Coren/a11/2020
Analyze building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements, and other technical documents and reports to determine their effect on architectural designs.Coren/a11/2020
Draw maps, diagrams, and profiles, using cross-sections and surveys, to represent elevations, topographical contours, subsurface formations, and structures.Coren/a11/2020

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic5.4611/2023
Conventional4.911/2023
Artistic4.4911/2023
Investigative4.2211/2023
Social1.5311/2023
Enterprising1.5211/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.