ONET Occupations » 17-3011.01

Architectural Drafters

Prepare detailed drawings of architectural designs and plans for buildings and structures according to specifications provided by architect.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.76)
  2. Plan - Data (4.57)
  3. Construct - Things (4.57)
  4. Study, observe - Data (4.45)
  5. Research - Data (4.45)
  6. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.09)
  7. Use my brain - Data (3.98)
  8. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.90)
  9. Visualize, including in three dimensions - Data (3.88)
  10. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.88)
  11. Imagine - Data (3.88)
  12. Follow through, get things done - People (3.84)
  13. Use my intuition - Data (3.75)
  14. Listen - People (3.62)
  15. Organize, classify - Data (3.50)
  16. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (3.62)
  2. Critical Thinking (3.50)
  1. Visualization (3.88)
  2. Near Vision (3.88)
  3. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  4. Oral Comprehension (3.62)
  5. Deductive Reasoning (3.62)
  6. Written Comprehension (3.50)
  7. Inductive Reasoning (3.50)
  8. Information Ordering (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.76)
  2. Integrity (4.35)
  3. Dependability (4.26)
  4. Cooperation (4.14)
  5. Initiative (4.13)
  6. Achievement/Effort (4.12)
  7. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.09)
  8. Innovation (4.09)
  9. Analytical Thinking (3.98)
  10. Stress Tolerance (3.91)
  11. Persistence (3.84)
  12. Independence (3.60)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Interacting With Computers (4.62)
  2. Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (4.57)
  3. Documenting/Recording Information (4.48)
  4. Getting Information (4.45)
  5. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.40)
  6. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.34)
  7. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.05)
  8. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.90)
  9. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.85)
  10. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.75)
  11. Thinking Creatively (3.74)
  12. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.62)
  1. Use Computer Aided Drafting Or Design Software For Design, Drafting, Modeling, Or Other Engineering Tasks (4.62)
  2. Use Computer Graphics Design Software (4.62)
  3. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.62)
  4. Use Spreadsheet Software (4.62)
  5. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (4.62)
  6. Draw Prototypes, Plans, Or Maps To Scale (4.57)
  7. Lay Out Electrical Wiring For Buildings, Etc. (4.57)
  8. Draw Maps Or Charts (4.57)
  9. Research Property Records (4.45)
  10. Collect Scientific Or Technical Data (4.45)
  11. Read Blueprints (4.45)
  12. Read Schematics (4.45)
  13. Read Technical Drawings (4.45)
  14. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.34)
  15. Understand Engineering Data Or Reports (4.34)
  16. Understand Construction Specifications (4.34)
  17. Use Drafting Or Mechanical Drawing Techniques (3.90)
  18. Prepare Cost Estimates (3.75)