O*NET-SOC 17-3012.00

Electrical and Electronics Drafters

Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.

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
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.6208/2022
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.508/2022
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.508/2022
Writing2.A.1.c3.508/2022
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.3808/2022
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.3808/2022

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
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.008/2022
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.8808/2022
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.8808/2022
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.6208/2022
Visualization1.A.1.f.23.6208/2022
Written Expression1.A.1.a.43.6208/2022

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
Draft detail and assembly drawings of design components, circuitry or printed circuit boards, using computer-assisted equipment or standard drafting techniques and devices.Core5908/2022
Draft working drawings, wiring diagrams, wiring connection specifications, or cross-sections of underground cables, as required for instructions to installation crew.Core14208/2022
Assemble documentation packages and produce drawing sets to be checked by an engineer or an architect.Core14108/2022
Review completed construction drawings and cost estimates for accuracy and conformity to standards and regulations.Core14108/2022
Consult with engineers to discuss or interpret design concepts, or determine requirements of detailed working drawings.Core5908/2022

Work interests

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

InterestScoreDate
Realistic5.5411/2023
Conventional5.3111/2023
Investigative3.5511/2023
Artistic3.2811/2023
Enterprising1.9211/2023
Social1.3211/2023

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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.