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241131 · OSCA 2024

Architect

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
1
Major group
Professionals

Classification

Major group
2Professionals

Description

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.

Specialisations

  • Conservation or Heritage Architect
  • Design Architect
  • Project Architect

Unit group

2411 · Architects, Landscape Architects and Urban Designers

Description

Design commercial, industrial, institutional, residential and recreational buildings, landscapes and urban areas.

Skill level

Australia

1

Occupation skill level 1

Tasks

Tasks include

  • 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 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

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