An evaluation of technical drawings training needs for developing new training methods

In this research, the results of an international needs analysis study conducted to determine the requirements of teaching principle concepts used in manufacturing and assembly drawings are evaluated. Particularly, in order to form an infrastructure for new teaching methods, supported by VR / AR applications. Initially, the stakeholders were identified, parameters and methods were determined. An online survey with 320 participants was carried out by a team of researchers in Turkey, Bulgaria and UK. The survey addresses three different categories. The first category covers Perception of Technical Drawing Education, second category assesses Technical Drawing Knowledge and Ability, finally third category covers Expectations about Technical Drawing Education. An important result of the study is that there is a significant deficit in all stakeholder groups that may not be possible to address by the traditional teaching methods of Technical Drawing Education. Keywords— Technical drawings, engineering drawings, technical training, need analyses