Drafting Detailer 2

Course Description

TDR0776 Drafting Detailer 2 is a 150-hour Career and Technical Education (CTE) course in the Florida postsecondary Technical Drafting program (Engineering Technologies cluster). It represents Occupational Completion Point C (paired with TDR0775 Drafting Detailer 1) in a seven-OCP planned sequence of instruction. The course builds upon foundational and intermediate drafting skills to develop advanced competency in mechanical, structural, and civil drafting using both manual techniques and computer-aided design (CAD) software, including 3-D modeling. Content includes but is not limited to advanced mechanical drawings, production and tool drawings using 3-D CAD, pneumatic/hydraulic schematic drawings, structural detail drawings (steel, reinforced concrete, and wood), and project planning skills. Students completing this course are prepared for employment as drafting detailers or to continue into advanced training in the drafting and design field.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will demonstrate competency in the following areas:

Required Learning Outcomes

• Prepare advanced mechanical drawings, including use of descriptive geometry methods of projection and precision dimensioning techniques.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) for fits, tolerances, and surface finishes on mechanical detail drawings.
• Prepare production drawings using 3-D CAD techniques appropriate for manufacturing environments.
• Prepare pneumatic and hydraulic schematic drawings using industry-standard symbols and conventions.
• Prepare tool drawings (jigs, fixtures, and tooling) using 3-D CAD techniques.
• Prepare structural detail drawings, including interpretation of structural manuals and technical tables.
• Prepare structural steel drawings, including connection details, member schedules, and shop drawing formats.
• Prepare reinforced concrete drawings, including rebar placement, footing details, and slab-on-grade plans.
• Prepare structural wood drawings, including framing plans, member sizing, and connection details.
• Produce advanced 3-D CAD drawings of structural systems (steel, wood, and reinforced concrete).
• Engage in project planning activities for mechanical drafting projects, including scheduling tasks, managing budgets and resources, and producing deliverables per phasing and negotiated obligations.

Optional Learning Outcomes

• Prepare computer-aided map details and advanced civil drawings relevant to site development.
• Understand surveying and mapping procedures and their relationship to civil drafting deliverables.
• Engage in project planning activities for civil drafting projects, including stakeholder networking and deadline management.
• Apply parametric 3-D modeling techniques, including rendering, motion analysis, and assembly constraints.
• Demonstrate knowledge of professional ethics and legal responsibilities in engineering and technical drafting contexts.
• Investigate sustainability considerations related to structural and mechanical design and documentation.

Major Topics

Required Topics

• Advanced Mechanical Drafting: Descriptive geometry, multi-view projection, section and auxiliary views for complex parts; precision dimensioning; GD&T standards (ASME Y14.5).
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T): Tolerance symbols, feature control frames, datum references, fits and surface finish callouts.
• Production Drawings via 3-D CAD: Creating parametric solid models; generating 2-D drawing views from 3-D models; bill of materials (BOM) and parts lists.
• Pneumatic and Hydraulic Schematic Drawings: ISO and ANSI symbols for fluid power systems; circuit layout and line conventions; component identification.
• Tool Drawings Using 3-D CAD: Jig and fixture design drawings; modeling tooling components; assembly drawings and exploded views.
• Structural Details: Interpretation of structural manuals and load tables; standard detail conventions; section cuts and callouts.
• Structural Steel Drawings: Beam, column, and connection details; anchor bolt plans; erection drawings and piece marks; shop drawing format.
• Reinforced Concrete Drawings: Rebar schedules and placement plans; footing, wall, beam, and slab details; concrete notes and specifications.
• Structural Wood Drawings: Framing plans (floor, wall, roof); member sizing; connection hardware details; engineered lumber specifications.
• Advanced 3-D Structural CAD: Producing 3-D models of steel, wood, and reinforced concrete structures; rendering and documentation output.
• Mechanical Project Planning: Scheduling and task planning; budget and resource management; producing deliverables per project phasing and stakeholder obligations.

Optional Topics

• Computer-Aided Map Details and Civil Drawings: Advanced site plans; grading and utility plans; parcel and roadway layouts; profiles.
• Surveying and Mapping Procedures: Fundamentals of surveying; legal descriptions; topographic data application to civil CAD drawings.
• Civil Project Planning: Scheduling civil drafting deliverables; coordination with engineers and project managers; phased submittal requirements.
• Parametric Modeling and Rendering: Advanced CAD features (lofting, sweeping, patterning); photo-realistic rendering; motion/assembly analysis.
• BIM Awareness: Introduction to Building Information Modeling concepts; coordination between architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines.
• Professional Ethics and Career Readiness: Intellectual property, standards compliance, and professional conduct in engineering drafting; examination of career pathways and credential requirements.

Resources & Tools

• CAD Software: AutoCAD (2D drafting and 3D modeling), Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks (parametric solid modeling), AutoCAD Civil 3D (optional civil track), Revit (optional BIM track)
• Industry Standards: ASME Y14.5 (Dimensioning and Tolerancing), AISC Steel Construction Manual, ACI 318 (Concrete), NDS (National Design Specification for Wood Construction), ANSI/ISO fluid power symbols
• Reference Texts: Technical Drawing with Engineering Graphics (Giesecke et al.); Engineering Drawing and Design (Madsen & Madsen); manufacturer and structural detail reference manuals
• Hardware: CAD workstations or laptops with adequate GPU/RAM; plotters/large-format printers for drawing output; drafting tables for manual detail review
• Online Resources: Florida DOE CTE Curriculum Frameworks (fldoe.org); CPALMS-CTE; Autodesk Education Community; BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook — Drafters

Career Pathways

Completion of TDR0776 prepares students for entry-level to intermediate employment as drafting detailers and CAD technicians across multiple engineering sectors. Relevant occupations include:

• Mechanical Drafter — Prepares detailed drawings of mechanical equipment, tooling, and production parts for manufacturing firms.
• Structural Drafter — Produces steel, concrete, and wood structural drawings for engineering and construction firms.
• Civil Drafter — Develops site plans, roadway layouts, and utility drawings for civil engineering projects.
• CAD Technician / Detailer — Creates and manages technical drawing files in CAD environments for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) companies.
• BIM Technician — Assists in building information modeling workflows for multidiscipline design teams.
• Production Design Technician — Supports mechanical engineers in developing production-ready part and assembly drawings.

Students may continue to OCP D (TDR0570 — Drafting Technician) within the same program for advanced training, or pursue an Associate in Science (A.S.) in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design at a Florida State College.

Special Information

Occupational Completion Point (OCP) & Certification

TDR0776 constitutes OCP C (along with TDR0775 Drafting Detailer 1) in the Florida postsecondary Technical Drafting program sequence. Students who demonstrate competency at this OCP may exit the program for employment as a Drafting Detailer or continue to the next OCP for additional training. Career and Technical credit is awarded per Section 1001.44(3)(b), F.S.

Industry Certification Preparation

• Autodesk Certified User (ACU) — AutoCAD: Competencies in this course align with Autodesk's ACU AutoCAD exam objectives, including 2-D drafting, annotation, and basic 3-D modeling.
• Autodesk Certified User — Inventor or SolidWorks CSWA: The 3-D modeling and parametric drawing competencies support preparation for entry-level certification exams in parametric solid modeling.
• Florida Technical Drafting Program Certificate: Upon completion of applicable OCPs in the statewide program, students may earn a Florida CTE program certificate recognized by employers statewide.

Instructor Certification

To teach this course, instructors must hold at least one of the following Florida teacher certifications: Drafting (7G), Technical Drafting (7G), Building Construction (7G), or Technical Construction (7G), per Florida DOE requirements.