Occupation

242131 Architect

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
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242131 Architect

Plans and designs residential and multi-residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Provides concepts, plans, specifications, and detailed drawings. Negotiates with builders and consultants, and advises on the procurement of buildings.

Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisations

  • Conservation or Heritage Architect
  • Design Architect
  • Project Architect

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Works with clients, engineers, consultants, and other stakeholders to determine their requirements and objectives for architectural projects
  • Develops detailed, innovative, sustainable, and functional architectural designs, taking into consideration social, environmental, and economic concerns
  • Conducts site inspections to assess project feasibility and submit town planning designs for permits
  • Addresses requests for information (RFIs) as part of contract administration from consultants, engineers and other stakeholders involved in the building construction process
  • Evaluates and selects appropriate building materials, finishes, and systems to achieve sustainability objectives
  • Completes design tasks (3D modelling) in accordance with project and client design briefs
  • Utilises building information modelling (BIM), and applies relevant building regulations and codes to manage the planning and design of building projects