232111 ARCHITECT
Plans and designs buildings, provides concepts, plans, specifications and detailed drawings, negotiates with builders and advises on the procurement of buildings. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 1
Specialisation:
Conservation or Heritage Architect
Indicative Skill Level:
In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks Include:
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Obtaining advice from clients and management to determine type, style and size of planned buildings and alterations to existing buildings
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Providing information regarding designs, materials and estimated building times
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Preparing project documentation, including sketches and scale drawings, and integrating structural, mechanical and aesthetic elements in final designs
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Writing specifications and contract documents for use by builders and calling tenders on behalf of clients
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Consulting with professionals and clients about external area designs, costs and construction
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Compiling and analysing site and community data about geographical and ecological features, landforms, soils, vegetation, site hydrology, visual characteristics and human-made structures, to formulate land use and development recommendations, and for preparing environmental impact statements
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Preparing reports, site plans, working drawings, specifications and cost estimates for land development, showing location and details of proposals, including ground modelling, structures, vegetation and access
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Inspecting construction work in progress to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and quality standards