If you ever wanted to get into drafting and save yourself some money, or become a professional draftsperson, you can take classes and learn CAD (computer aided drawing). Many corporations use CAD software in their product development, in designing new buildings, in machine design, and so much more.
Just about anywhere things have to be put on paper (computer) before they can be manufactured or built, you will find a need for a CAD draftsperson.
There is a constant demand for people who know how to use CAD software. These programs range in complexity and purpose and those who are trained in using them will be in need as long as things have to be designed on computer.
Career training schools and colleges offer courses that teach you drafting. Because drafting covers a lot of territory, you can focus on classes that deal with:
- Mechanical drawing
- Architectural home design
- 3D home design
- Technical drawings
- Home interior design
- Home floor plan design
- Landscape design
Online classes are available from many sources, and some may even be free.
Certification is also available from various career training schools which can verify your level of achievement and completion of particular courses.
CAD software comes in many different forms and costs, but you can learn it – either for yourself or to use in a job situation. All you need to know is which form of CAD software is being used by your company. Drafting courses can then be selected and enrolled in which will enable you to be trained for it.
Learning CAD also has a lot more uses, too. For instance, knowing how to use CAD home design software, you can do things like draw your own house plans. You could draw foundations, elevations, basic electrical, appliances, and the various views of your new home. Being able to see your home 3-dimensionally – with textures – is even possible with some 3D home design software.
This will also enable you to save money, too, because if you live in more rural settings, you may not even need an architect. Courses include drawing single and two story dwellings. Plans are actually usable.
Drafting classes which could include mechanical drawing and home design are also available from trained professionals, too, who are well experienced in both drafting, creating house and floor plans, and mechanical drafting. These classes are often low cost but certainly can enable you to get ahead in your drafting career – for your own home – or for your enjoyment.