• Tuesday 08th July 2025
• 40

Architectural Drafting Exam

Architectural drafting (an important technical and professional sub-discipline) includes the following:

Architectural drafting is a specialized skill in the field of building design that deals with drawing executive plans, plans, elevations, sections, details, and phase one and two architectural plans. This field is the bridge between architectural ideas and the actual implementation of the project in the workshop or construction.

The architectural drafting exam is held in the form of technical and professional organization skill courses and is suitable for those who want to enter the architectural job market professionally or obtain a valid certificate.

 Objective of the Architectural Drafting Exam

• To train specialists in drawing architectural drawings according to technical principles and regulations

• To empower individuals in using design software (such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp)

• To increase accuracy, order, and drawing knowledge in the building design stages

• To prepare skilled workers to enter the architectural, interior design, technical offices, and municipal labor markets

 Job Opportunities for Architectural Drafting Degree Holders

After obtaining the degree, you will be provided with a variety of opportunities in the field of construction and design:

• Drafter in engineering and architectural offices

• Drawing plans, elevations, sections and details for construction projects

• Architectural software operator

• Working with software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, ArchiCAD

• Collaborating with technical offices of contracting companies

• Preparing phase two executive drawings for civil and construction projects

• Drawing drawings to obtain a building permit from the municipality

• Accompanying a supervising engineer or licensed architect to prepare municipal plans

• Working as a freelance designer

• Implementing small building design and decoration projects

• Private or workshop teaching of architectural drafting

 The value and importance of having an architectural drafting degree

Degree features:

• Has an International Standard Occupational Code (ISCO)

• Can be officially translated for presentation in immigration or recruiting labor abroad

• Valid in the architectural labor market, design offices and municipalities

Benefits:

• Faster entry into the professional labor market

• Improve your resume for employment or freelance projects

• Prerequisite for entering the field of BIM, building information modeling, interior design and architectural graphics

 Architectural Drafter Job Duties

A holder of an architectural drafting degree must be able to perform the following:

1. Drawing plans (Plan Drawing)

Designing floor plan maps, furniture plans, measurements and functional spaces according to regulations

2. Section and elevation drawing (Section & Elevation)

Preparing cross-sectional and longitudinal drawings, four-way views, observing graphic and technical principles

3. Drawing executive details (Detail Drawing)

Executive details of the roof, wall, window, connections, stairs, bathroom, etc.

4. Mastering map reading

Reading and interpreting structural, facility, and architectural drawings and coordinating them

5. Working with specialized software

AutoCAD: Accurate drawing of two-dimensional maps

Revit: Building Information Modeling (BIM)

SketchUp: Three-dimensional architectural modeling

6. Compliance with municipal regulations and the engineering system

Standards for distances, lighting, parking, density, setback, etc.

7. Preparation of Phase 1 and Phase 2 drawings

Phase One: Preliminary and conceptual design

Phase Two: Implementation drawings with structural and facility details

Structure of the Technical and Professional Architectural Drafting Exam

Theory Exam:

• Principles of Design and Drafting

• Familiarity with Municipal Regulations and Bylaws

• Principles of Scale, Measurement, Coding, and Plan Reading

Practical Exam:

• Drawing Residential Plans, Facades, and Sections

• Designing Executive Details (Doors, Windows, Roofs, Staircases, etc.)

• Drawing Plans with AutoCAD

• Drawing Phase 1 or Phase 2 Plans in a Specific Time Period

Final Summary

• The Exam's Objective is to Train Specialists in Designing and Drawing Architectural Plans

• Job Opportunities in Engineering Offices, Contracting Companies, Municipalities, and Freelance Designers

• The Value of an Official, Translatable, and Approved by the Engineering System and the Labor Market

• Job Duties: Drawing Plans, Facades, Sections, and Details, Working with CAD and BIM Software

• The Exam Structure Includes a Theoretical and Practical Exam Focusing on AutoCAD and Fundamental Design.

Euro5 Certificate Validity.

To take the exam and get more information, call 09121898004 (during office hours 8 am to 6 pm).