What is a cartographic drafter and how to become one

Key steps to become a cartographic drafter

1. Explore cartographic drafter education requirements

   Most common cartographic drafter degrees

   Bachelor's

   44.4 %

   Associate

   44.4 %

   High School Diploma

   11.1 %

2. Start to develop specific cartographic drafter skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Autocad	100.00%

3. Complete relevant cartographic drafter training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New cartographic drafters learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a cartographic drafter based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real cartographic drafter resumes.

4. Research cartographic drafter duties and responsibilities

   • Complete dimensional documentation, BOM, structural frame welding and assembly documentation.
   • Specify type sizes and styles of names, labels and other symbols appropriate for FEMA maps and other materials.

5. Apply for cartographic drafter jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a cartographic drafter job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams