3120 — CAD, drawing and architectural technicians
Medium Skilled
Sources checked 26 October 2026. Match the actual duties before choosing a code.
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What this occupation covers
CAD, drawing and architectural technicians design and prepare technical drawings, plans, maps, charts and similar items and install, operate and maintain 3D printers.
Typical duties
examines design specification and technical information to determine general requirements
considers the suitability of different materials with regard to the dimensions and weight and calculates the likely fatigue, stresses, tolerances, bonds and threads
prepares regulatory and statutory applications
monitors health and safety in design and contributes to design stage risk assessment
prepares design drawings, plans or sketches using CAD and traditional methods and checks feasibility of construction and compliance with health and safety regulations
prepares detailed drawings, plans, charts or maps that include natural features, desired surface finish, elevations, electrical circuitry and other details as required
arranges for completed drawings to be reproduced for use as working drawings
installs, maintains and repairs 3D printers and assists in the development of CAM plans and the operation of 3D printers
Entry routes and qualifications
Entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades, BTEC/ SQA awards or another appropriate certificate/diploma or A levels/H grades. Further training consists of courses of study and supervised practical experience.
Sponsorship information
Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.
Temporary Shortage List: CAD, drawing and architectural technicians. Certificate of Sponsorship must be issued before 31 December 2026.
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