Electrical and electronic draughter

Electrical and electronic draughter

Electrical and electronic draughters create technical drawings of the wiring and circuit board systems used to build, install or repair electrical systems or electronic devices and equipment.

Also known as

Electrical draughtsperson, electrical draftsperson, electronics draughtsperson, electronics draftsperson, CAD technician, CAD technical officer

AUT programmes

Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours
  • Usually work in offices, power stations and workshops
  • Need to be accurate and methodical

Typical tasks

  • Create drawings of wiring and circuit board systems
  • Use computers to create technical drawings
  • Document details of electrical designs
  • Make sure drawings are accurate
  • Fix problems in electrical drawings and designs
  • Review briefs to plan design work
  • Work with staff to develop designs

Salary information

$50K-$162K
LowerMost commonUpper
$50K$70K-$126K$162K

Tips from AUT graduates

Professional registration

Electrical Workers Registration Board

info@ewrb.govt.nz

0800 661 000

https://www.ewrb.govt.nz/

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Further study options