CAD Forum discussion (EN) : Career change - CAD tech https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:54:06 +0000 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:59:11 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8907 <![CDATA[CAD Forum discussion (EN)]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/ <![CDATA[Career change - CAD tech : There&#039;s no substitute forfield...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8907&PID=22739&title=career-change-cad-tech#22739 Author: heinsite
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Posted: 01.Feb.2013 at 18:59

There's no substitute for field experience, whether you're going to be a cad tech or even a fully registered engineer.  It's important to know what really goes on during the building process before you try and draw something.
 
Dave
]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:59:11 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8907&PID=22739&title=career-change-cad-tech#22739 <![CDATA[Career change - CAD tech : That&#039;s where I started. I...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8907&PID=22737&title=career-change-cad-tech#22737 Author: John Connor
Subject: 8907
Posted: 01.Feb.2013 at 11:42

That's where I started.  I first started out though in a survey crew then moved inside to a drafting position after a couple of years.
]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:42:47 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8907&PID=22737&title=career-change-cad-tech#22737 <![CDATA[Career change - CAD tech : Civil... right at the top of the...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8907&PID=22736&title=career-change-cad-tech#22736 Author: heinsite
Subject: 8907
Posted: 01.Feb.2013 at 02:22

Civil... right at the top of the list where it belongs!  Big smile

Dave
]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 02:22:46 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8907&PID=22736&title=career-change-cad-tech#22736 <![CDATA[Career change - CAD tech : Most entry level CAD positions...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8907&PID=22731&title=career-change-cad-tech#22731 Author: John Connor
Subject: 8907
Posted: 31.Jan.2013 at 11:52

Most entry level CAD positions will put you in the role of making corrections to drawings and over time maybe even creating a new drawing.  Your work will be reviewed by a checker (CAD Manager?) or by an engineer.

Note that "engineering", per se, is not an industry.  What field are you interested in?  Let me name a few.

Civil
Structural
Architectural
Marine
Electrical
Heating/Ventilation/Air conditioning
Mechanical
Audio/Visual
Theater set design
Automotive
Aviation
Environmental
Geotechnical
Power (ex. - electrical infrastructure like power stations)
Wastewater treatment
Biological
Industrial
Nuclear
Petro-Chem

There are more but that list should get you thinking.
]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:52:17 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8907&PID=22731&title=career-change-cad-tech#22731 <![CDATA[Career change - CAD tech : Hello mixmastermatt, I don&#039;t...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8907&PID=22730&title=career-change-cad-tech#22730 Author: philippe JOSEPH
Subject: 8907
Posted: 31.Jan.2013 at 06:45

Hello mixmastermatt, I don't want to disturb you but if your study background is music + operations ans customer service, I'm wondering why choosing to switch to CAD technician (  or in relation with this ? ).
It can be an option but I think that you will have to learn about technics ( mechanical , civil engineering , framework or else ... ) before you begin a new career.
Or may be you have abilities in some technical field.
Personaly I think of AutoCAD as a "mean" and not a "finality".
May be I'm too old ( 1980 --> 1995 on the drawing board , 1995 --> today on the computer ).
Please tell us about your evolution, your CAD course, your ideas etc...
]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:45:20 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8907&PID=22730&title=career-change-cad-tech#22730 <![CDATA[Career change - CAD tech : Hello John, thanks for your response....]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8907&PID=22729&title=career-change-cad-tech#22729 Author: mixmastermatt
Subject: 8907
Posted: 30.Jan.2013 at 22:34

Hello John, thanks for your response. I am about to take a course in a couple of weeks - it's a 5 day course provided by Training Square (pretty pricey at ÂŁ890) and trains me up to take an AutoCAD qualification. It's something I really want to do but obviously ÂŁ890 is a lot of money and I would be reluctant to spend that kind of money if it is not going to significantly increase my prospects.

I appreciate that most firms are going to want experience but I have noticed one or two openings for Junior CAD tech's. Do you think any application of mine would be seriously considered for a Junior CAD position if I had the Level 1 CAD qual from City & Guilds?

Thanks for your help

Matt
]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:34:42 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8907&PID=22729&title=career-change-cad-tech#22729 <![CDATA[Career change - CAD tech : I think most companies looking...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8907&PID=22723&title=career-change-cad-tech#22723 Author: John Connor
Subject: 8907
Posted: 30.Jan.2013 at 11:51

I think most companies looking at an entry level CAD tech would find it useful if the candidate had some kind of training.  Have you taken an AutoCAD class?  The U.K. I see, then you must have heard of "City & Guilds"?
]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:51:56 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8907&PID=22723&title=career-change-cad-tech#22723 <![CDATA[Career change - CAD tech : Hello, I am looking for some advice....]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8907&PID=22714&title=career-change-cad-tech#22714 Author: mixmastermatt
Subject: 8907
Posted: 29.Jan.2013 at 20:02

Hello, I am looking for some advice. I am making plans for a career change and I have been seriously thinking about moving in to the engineering industry for some time - however I don't have an awful lot of experience. My study background is in music production and my work background has been in Operations and Customer Service. I have been looking at becoming a Cad Technician as a start point. What qualifications and background do companies look for when they want a Cad Technician? Obviously, I am looking at the most basic entry level job to start my career.

Any advice would be hugely appreciated.

Thanks

Matt
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