TESDA · Professional Certificate · Foundational
TESDA Technical Drafting NC II
Crydd Score 83
Demand Stable
Career Value Moderate
Recognition Strong
TESDA Drafting NC II at a glance
- Provider
- TESDA
- Credential type
- Professional Certificate
- Exam required
- Yes
- Category
- Design & Creative
- Level
- Foundational
- Cost
- Around ₱600–₱1,000 assessment fee (training often subsidised)
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Time to earn
- 2–4 months
- Validity
- Does not expire
- Format
- Competency assessment: CAD demonstration plus written test
- Prerequisites
- None
What is TESDA Drafting NC II?
TESDA's computer-aided drafting certificate, covering technical drawing and CAD tools to industry standards. It sits at the intersection of IT and the construction and engineering sectors that employ drafters across the country.
Skills it covers
- Computer-aided design
- Technical drawing
- Drafting standards
- CAD software
Is TESDA Drafting NC II worth it? The Crydd Verdict
CS 83Choose it if
You want a stable technical trade that uses computer skills and feeds directly into construction, manufacturing, and engineering firms.
Consider alternatives if
You want a pure software career — this is drafting-focused and will not lead to development roles.
Why we say so
A steady, recognised trade credential with consistent demand from the country's construction and engineering employers.
Market demand
CAD drafters remain steadily employed across construction, manufacturing, and engineering services, both domestically and as overseas Filipino workers, where TESDA certification supports deployment.
Where TESDA Drafting NC II takes you
- CAD Technician
- Draftsman
- Engineering Assistant
Career roadmaps show where this certification fits in each path. See the roadmaps.
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