Civil Draftsman Course In Pakistan

Civil Draftsman Course In Pakistan

Build your technical expertise with our civil draftsman course in Pakistan, designed to turn precision and creativity into a professional career. This hands-on program combines manual drafting, AutoCAD mastery, and modern 3D visualization techniques to prepare you for real-world construction projects. Learn to create accurate floor plans, elevations, structural details, and quantity estimates used in architectural and engineering projects. Train with industry experts, gain confidence in site measurements and blueprint interpretation, and become an indispensable part of construction teams, architectural firms, and government projects.

Course Overview

Every great building starts with a precise drawing. At New Pak Technical Training Centre, our Civil Draftsman course teaches you the art and science of creating detailed architectural and engineering plans. We combine traditional drafting principles with modern software technology to ensure you can translate an engineer’s vision into a technical reality.

Civil Draftsman Course In Pakistan
Civil Draftsman Course In Pakistan

Why Choose Our Civil Draftsman Program?

  • Digital & Manual Mastery: Learn the fundamentals of manual sketching along with expert-level training in AutoCAD.
  • Blueprint Reading: Gain the ability to read and interpret complex structural, electrical, and plumbing drawings.
  • Industry Standards: Our curriculum covers international symbols and standards used in Pakistan and the Gulf region.
  • High-Demand Career: Essential role in every architectural firm, construction company, and government department (PDA/CDA).

Detailed Course Modules

06 | Months Certificate

Focus: Mastering the basics of building design and AutoCAD.

  • Drafting Fundamentals: Understanding scales, geometric constructions, and projections.
  • AutoCAD 2D: Creating precise floor plans, sections, and elevations using industry-standard software.
  • Building Components: Drawing detailed plans for foundations, walls, doors, and windows.
  • Standard Symbols: Mastery of international drafting symbols and abbreviations.

01 | Year Certificate

Focus: Advanced structural detailing and project documentation.

  • Structural Drawings: Creating detailed RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete) and steel structure drawings.
  • Services Mapping: Designing layout plans for Public Health (Plumbing) and Electrical services.
  • Introduction to 3D: Basic 3D modeling to visualize buildings and structures.
  • Estimation & Quantities: Learning to calculate areas and perimeters for material estimation directly from drawings.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is AutoCAD Included in This Course?

Yes, AutoCAD is the core software we teach. You will spend significant time in our computer lab mastering 2D drafting.

You can work as a Civil Draftsman, CAD Operator, or Architectural Assistant in construction companies, housing societies, or private design firms.

No. Drafting is about precision and technical rules, not freehand art. We teach you the logic and the tools required to create professional drawings.

Month 1 — FOUNDATION OF CIVIL DRAFTING

Theory Topics

1. Introduction to Civil Drafting

  • Role and responsibilities of a civil draftsman.
  • Overview of the construction industry in Pakistan.
  • Types of civil engineering projects (residential, commercial, infrastructure).

2. Engineering Drawing Principles

  • Definition and importance of technical drawings.
  • Line types and applications.
  • Drawing instruments: pencils, scales, templates, compasses, protractors.
  • Lettering and dimensioning standards.

3. Units & Measurement

  • SI units; conversion (imperial to metric).
  • Tolerance, accuracy, precision.
  • Scale interpretation: full, half, metric scales.

Practical Sessions

1. Basic Drawing Practice

  • Practice freehand drawing.
  • Drawing basic geometric shapes.
  • Line weight control, lettering practice.

2. Tool Handling

  • Use of drawing instruments.
  • Setting up drawing boards and sheets.
  • Practicing orthographic projection basics.

3. Introduction to Civil Symbols

  • Common symbols for materials (concrete, brick, steel).
  • Site fixture symbols: trees, roads, utilities.

4. Assessment

  • Sketching fundamental shapes.
  • Written test on basic theory.

Month 2 — ENGINEERING GRAPHICS & ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTIONS

Theory Topics

1. Engineering Graphics Fundamentals

  • Visualization techniques.
  • Multi-view drawings (front, top, side).

2. Orthographic Projection

  • Concepts of projection planes.
  • First and third angle projection.
  • Mapping 3D objects to 2D views.

3. Sectional Views

  • Purpose of sectioning.
  • Types: full, half, offset, broken-out sections.
  • Hatching standards.

Practical Sessions

1. Orthographic Exercises

  • Drawing simple solids (box, cylinder, prism).
  • Converting isometric sketches to orthographic views.

2. Sectional Drawing Workshop

  • Create section views from provided models.
  • Practice hatching standards.

3. Geometry Development

  • Surface development for pattern creation.

4. Assessment

  • Test on projections and sectional drawings.
  • Practical plate submission.

Month 3 — SURVEYING & SITE LAYOUT

Theory Topics

1. Introduction to Surveying

  • Purpose and importance.
  • Types: chain, compass, leveling, theodolite.

2. Measuring Distances & Angles

  • Chain survey principles.
  • Bearing, azimuth.

3. Leveling & Contouring

  • Concepts of bench marks, datum.
  • Contour lines and maps.
  • Slope, gradient interpretation.

4. Site Layout Plans

  • Setting out building footprints.
  • Grid creation.

Practical Sessions

1. Field Survey Practice

  • Chain and tape surveying.
  • Basic compass work.

2. Leveling Workshop

  • Use of automatic level and staff.
  • Drawing contour maps from field data.

3. Site Plan Drafting

  • Plot site control points.
  • Prepare site plans with elevations.

4. Assessment

  • Field record book.
  • Site layout drawing plate.

Month 4 — BUILDING DRAWING & ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING

Theory Topics

1. Building Components

  • Walls, columns, beams, slab types.
  • Doors, windows, openings.

2. Plan, Elevation, Section

  • Floor plans: symbols, annotations.
  • Elevation: exterior features.
  • Cross sections of structures.

3. Architectural Standards

  • Local standards of Pakistan (NAYP, PBS standards).
  • Clearances, room sizes.

Practical Sessions

1. Residential Building Plans

  • Draft a 2-storey residential building layout.

2. Elevation Drawing

  • Convert plan to elevation.
  • Add doors, windows, material indications.

3. Sectional Drawings

  • Generate section through stairs.
  • Detail wall assembly.

4. Assessment

  • Plan, elevation, section plate submission.

Month 5 — INTRODUCTION TO CAD SOFTWARE (AutoCAD)

Theory Topics

1. CAD Fundamentals

  • What is CAD? Benefits vs manual drafting.
  • System requirements for AutoCAD.

2. Interface & Toolbars

  • Menu structure, command line.
  • Drawing toolbar, modify toolbar.

3. Coordinate System

  • Cartesian system.
  • Absolute, relative, polar coordinates.

4. Layers, Line Types, Scales

  • Creating layers.
  • Assigning colors, line weights.
  • Setting drawing units and annotation scale.

Practical Sessions

1. Basic Drawing Commands

  • Line, Polyline, Circle, Arc, Rectangle.
  • Drawing practice with snap, ortho, grid.

2. Editing Tools

  • Move, Copy, Rotate, Scale, Trim, Extend, Fillet.

3. Layer Management

  • Setup layers for walls, doors, dimensions.
  • Plotting rules.

4. Annotation

  • Text, dimensions, leaders.
  • Hatch filling.

5. Assessment

  • CAD fundamentals test.
  • Drawing plates via AutoCAD.

Month 6 — ADVANCED CAD & DETAILING

Theory Topics

1. Advanced Drafting Tools

  • Blocks & attributes.
  • Xrefs (external references).
  • Layouts & viewports.

2. Standards & Templates

  • Creating drawing templates (.DWT).
  • Company drafting standards.

3. Annotation Scaling

  • Multileader styles.
  • Dimension styles.

Practical Final Assessment

1. Structural Drafting with CAD

  • Create a structural plan (footings, columns, slabs).
  • Detail reinforcement bars.

2. Site Plan Drafting

  • Import survey data.
  • Draft site contours in CAD.

3. Advanced Blocks

  • Dynamic blocks for windows/doors.
  • Attribute insertion for schedules.

4. Plotting & Printing

  • Mock site supervision
  • Real-time problem solving

5. Assessment

  • CAD project assignment.
  • Evaluation of drawing standards.

Month 7 — DESIGN DRAFTING: FOUNDATIONS, STRUCTURES & UTILITIES

Theory Topics

1. Foundation Systems

  • Types (isolated footings, strip, raft).
  • Drafting footing layout.
  • Reinforcement basics.

2. Structural Framing

  • Beam layout plans.
  • Slab details: one-way, two-way.

3. Utility Plans

  • Water supply lines.
  • Drainage and sewer drafting.
  • Storm water management.

4. Standards & Codes

  • Building codes relevant to Pakistan (NBC, local authority codes).
  • Minimum plumbing standards.

Practical Sessions

1. Foundation Drafting

  • Draw footing plans with dimensions.
  • Annotate reinforcement.

2. Structural Plans

  • Draft beam & slab layout.
  • Add schedules.

3. Utility Drafting

  • Water layout with fixtures.
  • Sewer line slopes and manholes.

4. Field Correlation

  • Visit a construction site to take measurements.
  • Compare with drafted plans.

5. Assessment

  • Project plate submission.
  • Field report.

Month 8 — QUANTITY TAKEOFFS & ESTIMATING

Theory Topics

1. Introduction to Quantities

  • Purpose of BOQ (Bill of Quantities).
  • Units and measurement techniques.

2. Measurement Methods

  • Area, volume, length calculations.
  • Measurement rules for excavation, concrete, masonry.

3. Estimating Basics

  • Materials list.
  • Labour and productivity.

4. Costing Standards

  • Local unit rates in Pakistan.
  • Allowances and contingencies.

Practical Final Assessment

1. Quantity Takeoff Practice

  • Extract quantities from drafted plans.
  • Calculate earthwork, masonry, concrete.

2. Estimating Exercises

  • Prepare a simple estimate.
  • Compare different solutions.

3. Schedule of Rates

  • Create local rates sheet.
  • Compute total cost.

4. Assessment

  • Written assignment on takeoff.
  • Estimate submission.

Month 9 — FINAL PROJECT & ASSESSMENT

Theory Topics

1. Review All Key Topics

  • Recap of major theoretical concepts
    Linking theory with practical skills
    Preparation for final evaluation

2. Ethics & Professional Best Practices

  • Workplace professionalism
  • Professional conduct and ethics
  • Maintaining industry best practices

3. Safety & Industry Best Practices

  • Adherence to safety standards
  • Health, hygiene, and workplace safety rules

Practical Sessions

1. Integrated Project

  • A residential building (or public/community structure).
  • Include: site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, foundation plan, utilities, reinforcement details.

2. Deliverables

  • Manual sketches.
  • Fully annotated CAD drawings (set of sheets).
  • BOQ and basic estimate.
  • Field visit report.

3. Presentation

  • Each student presents their work to instructors.
  • Defense of design decisions and drafting standards.

4. Quality Control

  • Check all drawings per standards.
  • Corrections and revisions.

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