Architects, Designers, Planners and Surveyors (ANZSCO 232)

Tuesday 7 November 2023

Architects, Designers, Planners and Surveyors (ANZSCO 232)

Architects, Designers, Planners and Surveyors play a crucial role in shaping the built environment in Australia. They are responsible for designing building exteriors and interiors, landscapes, and conducting survey work to precisely position geographical features. Additionally, they design information for visual communication, publication, and display, as well as products for manufacture. These professionals also develop and implement plans and policies for controlling the use of land.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand, most occupations in this category require a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. However, for some occupations, at least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In certain instances, additional relevant experience and on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

Obtaining advice from and providing information to clients and management regarding design, size, materials, and costs associated with new buildings and alterations to existing buildings.
Consulting with professionals and clients about external area designs, costs, and construction.
Designing and compiling map manuscripts using digital and graphical source material such as aerial photographs, satellite imagery, survey documents, existing maps and records, and reports and statistics.
Planning and designing land subdivision projects and negotiating details with local governments and other authorities.
Formulating design concepts for clothing, textiles, industrial, commercial, and consumer products, jewellery, and building interiors.
Undertaking research and analyzing functional, spatial, commercial, cultural, safety, and aesthetic requirements.
Preparing sketches, diagrams, illustrations, and samples to communicate design concepts.
Determining the objectives and constraints of design briefs by consulting with clients and stakeholders.
Compiling and analyzing data on economic, legal, political, cultural, demographic, sociological, physical, and environmental factors affecting land use.