Job requirements Computer-assisted Drafting (CAD) Technician in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a computer-assisted drafting (CAD) technician in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Completion of a two- to three-year college program in engineering design and drafting technology or in a related field is usually required for drafting and design technologists.
  • Completion of a one- to two-year college program in drafting or completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program or four to five years of related experience plus completion of college or industry courses in drafting are usually required for drafting technicians.
  • Trade certification for draftspersons is available, but voluntary in Ontario.
  • Certification in engineering design and drafting technology or in a related field through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians may be required by employers.
  • A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Alberta

Job title Drafting Technicians; Engineering Designs And Drafting Technologists
Regulated
Job title Steel Detailers - Level 1; Steel Detailers - Level 2; Steel Detailers - Level 3
Regulated

Manitoba

Job title Drafting Technologists And Technicians
Regulated

New Brunswick

Job title Drafting Technologists And Technicians
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Applied Science Technologist And Technician (industrial Instrument)
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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