One of a series of curriculum guides prepared for the graphic communications occupations cluster, this guide identifies the essentials of the draftsman trade as recommended by the successful draftsman. An instructional program based upon the implementation of the guide is expected to prepare a student to adequately perform entry level tasks required of a draftsman or to enter a post-secondary technical or apprenticeship program in drafting where additional depth can be realized. Trade tasks or information are listed in chart form under the heading of safety, tools and equipment, general competencies, blueprint reading and planning, and operations and/or jobs. Space is provided on the charts to record for each item the date completed, teaching methods used, and teaching materials used. Also included are a list of teacher responsibilities, sources of occupational guidance information, recommended tests and references, and a chart depicting the total graphic communication occupational curriculum. A typical application for employment and a sample trade and industrial education injury report are appended. (HD)