The primary responsibility of an electrical draughtsman is to produce accurate technical drawings that serve as a visual guide for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems. This involves a variety of tasks:
- Creating Technical Drawings: They use specialized computer-aided design (CAD) software like AutoCAD or Revit to draft detailed plans. These drawings include everything from wiring diagrams and circuit layouts to panel schedules and single-line diagrams.
- Interpreting Designs: Draughtsmen must carefully interpret the rough sketches, calculations, and specifications provided by electrical engineers and architects. They translate these ideas into a structured, technical format.
- Ensuring Compliance: They ensure all drawings comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and building codes. This is a critical step to guarantee the safety and functionality of the final electrical system.
- Collaborating and Communicating: Electrical draughtsmen work closely with engineers, project managers, and construction teams. They need to effectively communicate design details and make necessary modifications to drawings based on feedback or on-site changes.
- Material and Cost Estimation: They may assist in calculating the amount of materials and equipment needed for a project and help prepare a bill of materials (BOM), which lists all the necessary components.
- Maintaining Records: They are responsible for keeping accurate and up-to-date records of all technical drawings, revisions, and project documentation.
