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Knowledge Areas

Learn about the most important knowledge areas for Mechanical Drafters. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each knowledge area.

Importance*More Info
1.Design96
2.Engineering and Technology84
3.Mathematics76
4.English Language67
5.Building and Construction63
6.Physics48
7.Customer and Personal Service47
8.Mechanical45
9.Public Safety and Security44
10.Computers and Electronics43
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Knowledge Area Scores

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
96
89
Draw a straight line 4 3/16 inches longDraw plans for remodeling a kitchenDevelop detailed plans for a high-rise office building
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
84
81
Install a door lockDesign a more stable grocery cartPlan for the impact of weather in designing a bridge
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
76
70
Add two numbersAnalyze data to determine areas with the highest salesDerive a complex mathematical equation
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
67
58
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class
Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
63
70
Choose the proper type of wood for adding a deck onto a houseFix a plumbing leak in the ceilingBuild a high-rise office tower
Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
48
53
Use a crowbar to pry open a boxCalculate water pressure through a pipeDesign a cleaner burning gasoline engine
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
47
44
Process customer dry-cleaning drop offWork as a day care aide supervising 10 childrenRespond to a citizen's request for assistance after a major disaster
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
45
39
Replace the filters in a furnaceReplace a valve on a steam pipeOverhaul an airplane jet engine
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
44
37
Use a seatbeltInspect a building site for safety violationsCommand a military operation
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
43
47
Operate a VCR to watch a pre-recorded training tapeUse a word processorCreate a program to scan computer disks for viruses