Engineering Draughtsman/woman

Prerequisites
• School-leaving certificate (GCSE equivalent)
• A feel for geometric shapes
• Spatial vision
• Enjoyment of scientific subjects

Duration of training
Training usually lasts 3½ years. If performance is exceptionally good during training, the examination can be brought forward.

Training programme
In the first year of your apprenticeship you will be given sound basic training in mechanics at the GARP technology centre. There you will learn all the basic skills of metal work, such as filing, turning and milling. Building on this, you will then acquire all the rest of the knowledge which is needed to become an engineering draughtsman:
• The rules and laws of mechanics and electronics
• Drawing and standardising individual parts and assemblies
• How to use the PC and a variety of office software
• Using 2D and 3D CAD systems
• Performing calculations and detailed designs
• Producing lists of parts using the EDP system
• Attendance of specialist courses in CNC, pneumatics, hydraulics and more