A Design Technician gets hands on with the latest design software to produce accurate drawings and models
Machinery, goods, components, and structures are all developed using computer-aided design (CAD). CAD brings ideas to life, tests concepts and produces detailed drawings that direct how things need to be made.
There are different software packages for designing different types of product or structure. The accuracy of the drawings produced helps people to imagine what’s possible. You could be the technician who helps to make great ideas a reality.
You could become a design manager leading a team or project, work as a freelance designer or, with further training, become a design or software engineer.
With experience you could also become an engineer, registering with the Engineering Council to get Engineering Technician status.
There’s no perfect career path or ideal way into your dream job.
But if you’re interested in education and training options that could be relevant to this role, you might want to consider:
Options available after GCSEs:
More options available after that:
Schools and colleges each have their own career guidance plan and can provide detailed information, advice, and guidance on options and next steps.
Building information modelling (BIM) is a growing field of work in the construction industry that you could get involved in. BIM doesn’t produce a single visual of a building, it produces detailed insights on how a building will be used and the resources it requires, at every stage from design through to construction and live operations. This analysis enables more control over the use of resources.
This role can also be known by some other job titles including:
CAD Technician
Structural Technician
BIM Technician
Digital Design Technician
Engineering Design Technician
