Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

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 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 analysing 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 location and details of proposals, including ground modelling, structures, vegetation and access;
inspecting construction work in progress to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and quality standards.

Occupations:

232111 Architect
232112 Landscape Architect