Entry level expectations

What will be expected of a rookie when getting as entry-level job? Any job descriptions out there?

Open up any after-market AutoCAD book and take a look at the list of chapters. They usually cover basic, intermediate and advanced skills. I would expect a rookie to know all basic skills and some if not most of the intermediate. We're talking knowing the draw and modify commands, text and dimensioning along with printing and plotting. The rookie should also be familiar with model space (naturally), layouts and viewports.

I would expect a rookie to know all basic skills and some if not most of the intermediate. The rookie should also be familiar with model space (naturally), layouts and viewports.

Surely that makes him an intermedate and certainly not a rookie.....do you have him flogged regularly too?

Floggings are administered on Fridays. Sign up is free. The line forms to the right.

I don't believe I've mentioned anything that isn't covered in a basic course. I'm not saying it has to be in-depth knowledge including all the tips and tricks but he/she should be familiar with the basics and understand the terminology.

You want some gruel with the bread and water?

What will be expected of a rookie when getting as entry-level job? Any job descriptions out there?

Long hours and short pay???

We have taken complete novices before (with only pc experience) and shown them CAD from scratch. The advantages are you can show them the "right way" (to suit your procedures) to do CAD, but the do need a lot of time spent. We have even taken people with no Building knowledge either - but that makes it twice as time consuming (they are usually the bosses friends so you can't complain).

Any and all scut work as you learn the ropes, don't be afraid to ask questions but pay attention to the answers.

I think, knowing your product(s), is the biggest asset.

Knowing your products and AutoCAD, you can and will show your presentation (ability), using CAD.

Like most all programs, "Stick with what you know." You don't need mail merge from WordPerfect.

A new field, ouch (!), makes life difficult. You would have to "learn" your product and "learn" how to present it in a visual; i.e.: CAD.

Another short example, I deliver plumbing drawings, would not have a clue 'bout rendering, not required. Simple plan and elevations.

I suppose it comes down to whether or not you have the time, patience and knowledge to train a rookie and whether or not that is a good use of your time and skills from the viewpoint of the company for which you work. What exactly are the paying you to do? Work or teach or both?

In terms of just CAD knowledge?

I would say how to draw and modify using different commands, scaling, basic file managemnt and computer skills, setting up dim and text styles, model space/paper space would be a plus, reading the command line.

In terms on not just CAD knowledge:

Good drafting skills, abilty to visualize parts, dimensioning standards, understanding basic fabrication processes/machine shop

 

Good drafting skills

Agreed. I would much rather show someone how to set up a dim style than to explain how to dimension a drawing up or what linetype to use for a centreline.

Do not underestimate drafting techniques books which were published many many years ago, the principles are still the same

...reading the command line.

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I can overlook everything else if they just know this!!!