Architect
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- Professionals
Classification
- Major group
- 2Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 24Design, Engineering and Science Professionals
- Minor group
- 241Architects, Planners and Surveyors
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 DesignersDescription
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
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/2/24/241/2411
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.
