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Architechtural Drafting, CAD

Industry-Endorsed Competencies by Grade Level - Years 1, 2 and 3

Grade
Duty Competency Level
A. Preparing to Draw; Basic 1. Identify drafting tools/materials, equipment, and drawing surfaces and select appropriate media. 1
Drawing and Dimensioning (1-6)
Skills

A. Preparing to Draw; Basic 2. Identify, draw, measure, and erase various line types, line weights and angles. (8-12) Line 1
Drawing and Dimensioning weights appropriate - the concept of the line weight differentiation of section lines versus dimension
Skills lines, etc.

A. Preparing to Draw; Basic 3. Draw curved elements. (13) 1

Drawing and Dimensioning
Skills

A. Preparing to Draw; Basic 4. Use acceptable lettering techniques; place local/general notes; and complete title block. (14, 16, 1
Drawing and Dimensioning 17)
Skills

A. Preparing to Draw; Basic 5. Place dimensions/scales; enlarge/reduce drawing size; and arrange drawings into set. (15, 18, 1
Drawing and Dimensioning 19) Note: Construction Specification Institute (CSI) has created standards about how sets are
Skills arranged and numbered. Must learn what the standards are. Be a CSI member (about $250 per
year).

B. Geometric Construction 1. Construct and bisect/divide various geometric figures and shapes. (1-9) 1

C. Applied Mathematics - 1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic mathematical operations (included in various competencies). 1
Integrate Throughout Year 1

C. Applied Mathematics - 11. Demonstrate knowledge of trigonometry (included in various competencies). 1

Integrate Throughout Year 1

C. Applied Mathematics - 2. Perform calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percents (included in various 1
Integrate Throughout Year 1 competencies).

Note: Numbers in parenthesis are competency numbers from the list prepared by NOCTI for the Architectural Drafting test.
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Industry-Endorsed Competencies by Grade Level - Years 1, 2 and 3

Grade
Duty Competency Level
C. Applied Mathematics - 3. Convert scales (included in various competencies). 1
Integrate Throughout Year 1

C. Applied Mathematics - 4. Convert fractions, decimals (included in various competencies). Metric and Imperial and measure 1
Integrate Throughout Year 1 in feet and inches.

C. Applied Mathematics - 5. Convert weights and measurements (included in various competencies). 1

Integrate Throughout Year 1

C. Applied Mathematics - 6. Convert survey measurements to architectural measurements (included in various competencies). 1
Integrate Throughout Year 1

C. Applied Mathematics - 7. Calculate area of various shapes (included in various competencies). 1

Integrate Throughout Year 1

C. Applied Mathematics - 8. Demonstrate knowledge of geometry (included in various competencies). 1

Integrate Throughout Year 1

C. Applied Mathematics - 9. Determine pitch and rise (included in various competencies). 1

Integrate Throughout Year 1

D. Drawing Techniques; 1. Demonstrate knowledge of pictorial and isometric drawings. (1, 4, 5) 1

Supplementary Views

D. Drawing Techniques; 2. Demonstrate knowledge of schematic drawings. (2) 1

Supplementary Views

D. Drawing Techniques; 3. Demonstrate knowledge of orthographic drawings and shape visualization and arrange/balance 1
Supplementary Views views. (3, 6, 8)

D. Drawing Techniques; 6. Place dimensions on detail drawings. (10) 1

Supplementary Views

Note: Numbers in parenthesis are competency numbers from the list prepared by NOCTI for the Architectural Drafting test.
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Industry-Endorsed Competencies by Grade Level - Years 1, 2 and 3

Grade
Duty Competency Level
E. Computer-Aided Drafting 1. Demonstrate basic file/folder management techniques. (1-4, 1-15, 22-26) Note: Standards 1
(CAD) (procedures) are used by firms and have common standard structures, symbols, etc. Standards:
Use AIA layering system or national CAD standards (CSI is source), and students should understand
the implications of not following standards. Explain a file structure and how it is composed.

J. Terms & Symbols 1. Identify common architectural terms, abbreviations, and symbols (included in F1). 1

J. Terms & Symbols 6. Select correct scale. 1

M. Creating/Editing/ 1. Give an overview of CAD capabilities and demonstrate understanding of command menu 1
Manipulating Drawing structure. (1, 5)
Information

M. Creating/Editing/ 2. Set drawing parameters. (2) 1

Manipulating Drawing
Information

M. Creating/Editing/ 3. Create and modify layers. 1

Manipulating Drawing
Information

M. Creating/Editing/ 4. Create basic geometry (lines, circles, arcs, points) by inputting coordinates. (6) 1
Manipulating Drawing
Information

M. Creating/Editing/ 5. Zoom in and out on a drawing; use edit commands like move, copy, rotate, mirror, delete on 1
Manipulating Drawing existing entities. (7, 8)
Information

M. Creating/Editing/ 6. Introduce inserting and editing text. 1

Manipulating Drawing
Information

Note: Numbers in parenthesis are competency numbers from the list prepared by NOCTI for the Architectural Drafting test.
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Industry-Endorsed Competencies by Grade Level - Years 1, 2 and 3

Grade
Duty Competency Level
M. Creating/Editing/ 7. Introduce basic dimensions and labels/notes. 1
Manipulating Drawing
Information

R. Maintain the work 1. Maintain an orderly work environment; clean and organized. 1
environment

T. Critical Thinking 1. Develop problem solving and critical thinking skills to solve problems within CAD applications. 1
Begin developing this skill and then reinforce every year.

D. Drawing Techniques; 5. Draw sections. (9) 2

Supplementary Views

E. Computer-Aided Drafting 2. Use CAD commands and coordinate systems. (5, 6) 2

(CAD)

E. Computer-Aided Drafting 3. Set drawing parameters and use grid. (17, 18) Note: 16 eliminated. Not many people use grid in 2
(CAD) architectural CAD, more in mechanical.

E. Computer-Aided Drafting 4. Create hard copy and describe electronic output (i.e., file size, resolution, format (PDF), 2
(CAD) conversion and hard copy; large format vs. small format depending on device where it is to be
printed).

E. Computer-Aided Drafting 5. Explain the advantages of creating a symbols library. (21) 2

(CAD)

E. Computer-Aided Drafting 6. Create a symbols library. 2

(CAD)

G. Architectural Plans 1. Draw full basement and crawl space foundation plans. (1, 2, F2) 2

G. Architectural Plans 2. Sketch preliminary floor plan layouts and draw/dimension floor plans. (3-5, F3, F4) 2

Note: Numbers in parenthesis are competency numbers from the list prepared by NOCTI for the Architectural Drafting test.
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Industry-Endorsed Competencies by Grade Level - Years 1, 2 and 3

Grade
Duty Competency Level
G. Architectural Plans 3. Draw roof plans. (6, F1) 2

G. Architectural Plans 4. Introduction to contours and typographical profiles; relate topography to site microclimate. 2

G. Architectural Plans 5. Sketch preliminary plot plans and draw/dimension plot plans. (7-9) 2

G. Architectural Plans 6. Interpret contours and typographical profiles; relate topography to site microclimate. (10, Q7) 2

G. Architectural Plans 7. Interpret site plan. (11-13) 2

G. Architectural Plans 8. Develop ceiling plan. (16) 2

H. Structural Drawings; 2. Draw foundation detail. (2, J5) - more complex applications. 2
Elevations

H. Structural Drawings; 2. Draw foundation detail. (2, J5) - residential. 2

Elevations

H. Structural Drawings; 4. Sketch preliminary elevations; draw/dimension exterior elevations. (5, 6, 8) 2

Elevations

H. Structural Drawings; 5. Draw/dimension interior elevations. (7) 2

Elevations

I. Sections 1. Draw building section; cross-reference section views. (1, 6) 2

I. Sections 2. Analyze the dimensions of a wall section; establish floor elevations. 2

I. Sections 3. Sketch, complete, draw and dimension a wall section. (2-5, 7) 2

J. Terms & Symbols 2. Identify common electrical terms and symbols. (included in H1) 2

J. Terms & Symbols 3. Identify common plumbing terms and symbols. (included in G6) 2

Note: Numbers in parenthesis are competency numbers from the list prepared by NOCTI for the Architectural Drafting test.
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Industry-Endorsed Competencies by Grade Level - Years 1, 2 and 3

Grade
Duty Competency Level
J. Terms & Symbols 4. Identify common HVAC mechanical terms and symbols. (included in H1) 2

J. Terms & Symbols 5. Identify common masonry terms and symbols. (included in H2) 2

K. Supplemental Drafting 1. Draw cover sheet and block information. (1) 2

Activities

K. Supplemental Drafting 2. Develop door and window details and schedule; use reference catalogs. (2-4) 2
Activities

L. Interpreting & Reading 1. Interpret basic/sectional views and dimensions in a working drawing. (1-4) 2
Construction Documents

M. Creating/Editing/ 4. Create/manipulate layers/levels. (4) 2

Manipulating Drawing
Information

M. Creating/Editing/ 7. Insert/edit text; set text parameters and change fonts. (9, 10) 2
Manipulating Drawing
Information

M. Creating/Editing/ 8. Insert basic dimensions and labels/notes. 2

Manipulating Drawing
Information

O. Project Administration 6. Estimate cost based on square footage. More introduction. (12-14) 2

P. Specifications 3. Explain a shop drawing (new). 2

Q. Environmental & Safety 4. Describe sustainable architecture (introduction). 2

Concerns

Note: Numbers in parenthesis are competency numbers from the list prepared by NOCTI for the Architectural Drafting test.
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Industry-Endorsed Competencies by Grade Level - Years 1, 2 and 3

Grade
Duty Competency Level
Q. Environmental & Safety 6. Describe Accessibility design issues (new). 2
Concerns

S. Team Work/Project work 1. Describe positive and negative consequences of actions carried out by you, to you and the design 2
teams team.

D. Drawing Techniques; 1. Demonstrate knowledge of perspective drawings. (1, 4, 5) 3

Supplementary Views

D. Drawing Techniques; 4. Identify auxiliary views. (7) 3

Supplementary Views

E. Computer-Aided Drafting 1. Use of advanced concepts of the file structure: X-refs model file, typical elements file (ie. 3
(CAD) elevator bay), title box.

E. Computer-Aided Drafting 11. Use of model space and paper Space (layouts). 3
(CAD)

E. Computer-Aided Drafting 7. Use the internet to find current standards. (5) 3

(CAD)

E. Computer-Aided Drafting 8. Define and use attributes (1) and property sets (new). 3
(CAD)

E. Computer-Aided Drafting 9. Understand what standards are and implications of not following standards. 3
(CAD)

F. Planning/Performing 2. Apply zoning, planning and building codes and explain International Building Codes. (6, P4) 3
Architectural Activities Explain use groups, construction types and life safety (limit instruction to these areas).

F. Planning/Performing 3. Coordinate floor plan zones. (8) (Note: Uncertain what this means. It might be about adjacent 3
Architectural Activities areas within buildings/site.)

Note: Numbers in parenthesis are competency numbers from the list prepared by NOCTI for the Architectural Drafting test.
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Industry-Endorsed Competencies by Grade Level - Years 1, 2 and 3

Grade
Duty Competency Level
F. Planning/Performing 8. Survey existing building (new). 3
Architectural Activities

F. Planning/Performing 9. Explain different construction types (renovation, restoration, new construction) and how they 3
Architectural Activities impact graphics (new).

G. Architectural Plans 10. Draw mechanical plan (new). 3

G. Architectural Plans 7. Draw water supply and piping waste water piping systems. (14, 15, J3) 3

G. Architectural Plans 9. Draw electrical plan (new). 3

H. Structural Drawings; 1. Draw structural detail. (1, J2, J4) 3

Elevations

H. Structural Drawings; 3. Draw framing plan and conventional framing details. (3, 4, F9) 3
Elevations

H. Structural Drawings; 6. Analyze structural implications and determine stress levels; plan long-span installation. (9-11) 3
Elevations (Maybe do an introduction/understanding of implication - but not all that NOCTI recommends.)

I. Sections 3. Draw stair detail. (8) 3

K. Supplemental Drafting 4. Research property data, local regulations and develop landscape plan. (6-9) 3
Activities

L. Interpreting & Reading 2. Authorize drawing changes and revise drawing. (5, O3) 3
Construction Documents

M. Creating/Editing/ 9. Scale and print hard copy on output device. 3

Manipulating Drawing
Information

Note: Numbers in parenthesis are competency numbers from the list prepared by NOCTI for the Architectural Drafting test.
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Industry-Endorsed Competencies by Grade Level - Years 1, 2 and 3

Grade
Duty Competency Level
O. Project Administration 1. Identify all the major players using AIA manual of practice. (new) Define 3
owner/contractor/architect rights and responsibilities of related parties (surveyor, contractor,
subcontractor, etc.). (1, 11)

O. Project Administration 2. Schedule/monitor project phase from program and planning through construction. (2, 4, 10) Use 3
AIA manual of practice (new).

O. Project Administration 3. Interpret arrow diagrams. (5) (Note: Not certain what this means. Flow chart? AIA manual 3
responsibilities? Assume this is understanding of project management and project schedule.)

O. Project Administration 4. Complete other administrative duties (issue field orders; process required legal documents; certify 3
payment applications; and verify contractor performance bonds). (6-9) Concepts only are
appropriate. Panel hires attorneys to do this.

O. Project Administration 5. Estimate costs based on detail. 3

P. Specifications 1. Maintain project manual. (1) In conformance with CSI standards (new). 3

P. Specifications 2. Identify the nature of content included in specification; specify equipment models. (2, 3) 3

Q. Environmental & Safety 5. Understand Seismic design issues. (Note: relevant and new to all of US.) 3
Concerns

Q. Environmental & Safety 1. Describe the purpose and operation of panic hardware; cite exit door requirements. (1, 4) Fire 3
Concerns separation (new); Fire detection (new); Fire suppression (new); Life safety, panic and exit (new).

Q. Environmental & Safety 2. Describe control of environmental concerns (waste water, noise levels and radon). (2, 3, 8) 3
Concerns

Q. Environmental & Safety 3. Explain the purpose of a wet standpipe; describe the operation of a fire sprinkler system. (5, 6) 3
Concerns Fire separation (new); Fire detection (new); Fire suppression (new); Life safety, panic and exit
(new).

Note: Numbers in parenthesis are competency numbers from the list prepared by NOCTI for the Architectural Drafting test.
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Industry-Endorsed Competencies by Grade Level - Years 1, 2 and 3

Grade
Duty Competency Level
Q. Environmental & Safety 4. Explain hazardous building materials and environmental concerns. (9) 3
Concerns

Q. Environmental & Safety 7. Understand homeland security design issues (new). 3

Concerns

F. Planning/Performing 7. Indicate point of material installation and specify methods, conditions, etc. for installation. (15, 3
Architectural Activities 16) Sequence and scheduling issues including timing of materials delivery at job site - a flow chart.

Note: Numbers in parenthesis are competency numbers from the list prepared by NOCTI for the Architectural Drafting test.
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