CAD tools are being increasingly used in engineering and architectural fields. As well, CAD is finding applications in other areas such as facilities management and interior design. CAD graduates can find employment in manufacturing plants, consulting engineering offices, or research and design offices.
Architectural CAD graduates create models and drawings for residential, commercial and government buildings. They can work in a variety of industries such as an architectural design office, a manufacturing company of pre-fabricated buildings or trusses, a construction company, a cabinet design company, a municipal office, or a company that specializes in single and multi-family residential plans.
Structural CAD graduates create models and drawings for steel, concrete, and wood structures. They also prepare site drawings. They can work in a variety of industries such as an engineering office, a municipal office, or a steel fabrication shop.
CAD graduates with advanced experience or other skills in business or marketing can find positions in sales, customer service, production management, and estimating. They can also work on a contract basis for various companies. Their responsibilities include design team management, project management of small projects, and production scheduling.
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