CAD HIGHWAY DRAFTER

DESCRIPTION:
Drafters prepare technical drawings and plans. These plans are used by production and construction workers to build roads and highways. Drafters' drawings show the technical details of the products and structures, and specify dimensions, materials, and procedures.

ONE OUT OF EVERY 17 CANADIAN WORKERS EARNS A LIVING IN CONSTRUCTION

Duties:
Visit job sites and confer with engineers, to learn more about the structure to be drawn Use drafting tools and computer-aided drafting (CAD) systems to prepare technical drawings Specify which materials are to be used, determining actions and instructions, based on design Refer to building codes, technical handbooks, and tables for information Estimate sizes, quantities, time, cost, or materials needed Read and understand work related materials, specications and manufacturers drawings

SKILLs:
Understand new information or materials by studying and working with them. Develop rules or follow guidelines to arrange objects or actions in a certain order Identify problems and review information, communicating with others Use math skills to solve problems Read and understand work related materials, specications and manufacturers drawings

EDUCATION:
Two-to-three year college program in engineering design and drafting technology Trade certication of draftspersons is available, but voluntary in Ontario Certication through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians may be required by the employer

OVER THE NEXT 2 DECADES 40% OF NEW JOBS WILL BE IN SKILLED TRADES AND TECHNOLOGIES

SALARY: $33,500 to $67,000

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
In the Civil Engineering Technology diploma program you gain a balanced education in civil engineering theory, combined with practical work in laboratories and in the eld. Specialization takes place through a third-year major project. You become familiar with the structural properties of timber, steel, masonry and concrete and study the design of roads, water distribution and sewage and drainage systems. The major business aspects of civil engineering are also covered, as are technical communications skills.

WHERE TO GET TRAINED:

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY ALGONQUIN COLLEGE - CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN CAMBRIAN COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CAMBRIAN COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN CANDORA COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN CONESTOGA COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CONFEDERATION COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY FANSHAWE COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY GEORGE BROWN - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY GEORGIAN COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY GEORGIAN COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN HUMBER COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY LOYALIST COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN MOHAWK COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY MOHAWK COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN NIAGARA COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN NORTHERN COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY SAULT COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN SENECA COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY SENECA COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN ST.CLAIR COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY ST.LAWRENCE COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

GETTING STARTED
THE FOLLOWING ARE 3 SIMPLE WAYS OF GETTING STARTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY:

You can begin by applying for a job directly in the Civil Construction Industry. Once you begin working with a Construction Company or Contractor you will quickly gain the necessary skills needed to advance yourself through in-house, work-as-you-learn training. You can enrol in a University, Community College or a Private Technical School to study and prepare yourself for a Career in Civil Construction. All of this information may be found through our website. You can get started through an apprenticeship program by combining on the job training with technical in-class training gaining experience and increased responsibility. You can work in the industry, get paid and work towards earning credits.

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION PLEASE CONTACT:

ONTARIO CIVIL CONSTRUCTION CAREERS INSTITUTE
5045 ORBITOR DRIVE UNIT 12, SUITE 300 MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO

E . jessica@occci.ca W. www.occci.ca