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CAD Technician

Average Salary
£28,600
Job Forecast
+2%
Currently Employed in Scotland
4,964
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What is a CAD Technician

You could be creating the prototype for the next breakthrough product or changing the landscape of your town or city.

Top 3 job tasks:

  • Creating high-quality drawings as specified by architects and designers.
  • Converting those drawings into scaled 2D and 3D CAD models.
  • Calculating project costs and timescales using CAD software.

Getting in and Qualifications

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You can become qualified for CAD Technician roles through a number of different routes.

Many people become a CAD Technician through studying a HNC/HND or degree in Engineering, Computer-aided Design (CAD) and Technology, Architecture or similar.

 

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In addition, a portfolio of previous CAD work can demonstrate to an employer the required skills and abilities for the job.

Tomorrow's Engineers has career resources for those interested in a career in engineering.

Entry requirements for courses can change. Always contact the college, university or training provider to check exactly what you will need.