Architects and Landscape Architects design commercial, industrial, institutional, residential, and recreational buildings and landscapes.

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:

• obtaining advice from clients and management to determine the 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 analyzing 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 the location and details of proposals, including ground modeling, structures, vegetation, and access
• inspecting construction work in progress to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and quality standards

Occupations:

• 232111 Architect
• 232112 Landscape Architect

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

Specialization:

• Conservation or Heritage Architect

232112 Landscape Architect

Plans and designs land areas for projects such as open space networks, parks, schools, institutions, roads, external areas for all building types, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial, and residential sites.

Skill Level: 1