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CIVIL ENGINEERING DRAFTSMAN [2 records]

Record 1 2001-01-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Civil Engineering
OBS

In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), an official occupational title in Group 2253 - Drafting Technologists and Technicians.

Key term(s)
  • civil engineering draftsman
  • civil engineering draftswoman

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Génie civil
OBS

Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titre de profession officiel dans le Groupe 2253 - Technologues et techniciens/techniciennes en dessin.

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-10-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Industrial Design
  • Civil Engineering
DEF

[A person who] drafts detailed construction drawings, topographical profiles, and related maps and specification sheets used in planning and construction of highways, river and harbor improvements, flood control, drainage, and other civil engineering projects (...).

OBS

"Draft" has become the preferred spelling for all senses, though "draught" is still widely used for such meanings as in a "draught of fish", a "ship's draught", or "beer on draught".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Dessin industriel
  • Génie civil
CONT

Le dessinateur en travaux publics participe à l'établissement des plans et des dessins détaillés d'exécution des ouvrages ressortissant aux travaux publics.

Spanish

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