232111 ARCHITECT

Occupation Overview:

Architect belongs to the occupation unit group of 2321 ARCHITECTS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS and is a Skill Level 1 occupation in Australia. In other words, an architect must 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.

Key Tasks:

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.

Specialisation:

Conservation or Heritage Architect

Skills Assessment Authority:

Architects Accreditation Council Of Australia (AACA) assesses academic qualifications awarded in Australia and overseas for the purpose of migration under the Australian Government Skilled Migration Program, for the occupation ‘Architect’.

UNIT GROUP 2321 ARCHITECTS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

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:

obtaining advice from clients and management to determine type, style and size of planned buildings and alterations to existing buildings
providing information regarding designs, materials and estimated building times
preparing project documentation, including sketches and scale drawings, and integrating structural, mechanical and aesthetic elements in final designs
writing specifications and contract documents for use by builders and calling tenders on behalf of clients
consulting with Professionals and clients about external area designs, costs and construction
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
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
inspecting construction work in progress to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and quality standards

Occupations:

232111 Architect
232112 Landscape Architect

Australian Visa Options for 232111 ARCHITECT

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232111 ARCHITECT