ArchitectArchitectBy: Chia-Jade Lee & Chloe HorganBy: Chia-Jade Lee & Chloe Horgan

DescriptionDescription• Plans and designs structures for

residential, commercial, and industrial property owners. Often uses computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) systems.

• Plans and designs structures for residential, commercial, and industrial property owners. Often uses computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) systems.

TasksTasks• Prepares information for design, structural specifications, materials, estimated costs, and

construction time.. • Plans layouts of projects. • Integrates structural engineering elements into designs. • Prepares scale drawings using computer design software or conventional design tools. • Consults with clients to determine the functional and spatial requirements of structures. • Conducts on-site reviews of construction to monitor compliance with plans. • Prepares contract documents for building contractors. • Represents clients in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts. • Prepares project reports and maintenance manuals.

• Prepares information for design, structural specifications, materials, estimated costs, and construction time..

• Plans layouts of projects. • Integrates structural engineering elements into designs. • Prepares scale drawings using computer design software or conventional design tools. • Consults with clients to determine the functional and spatial requirements of structures. • Conducts on-site reviews of construction to monitor compliance with plans. • Prepares contract documents for building contractors. • Represents clients in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts. • Prepares project reports and maintenance manuals.

Transferable SkillsTransferable Skills• Operating computers to lay out

designs and colors (high level) • Giving advice on building plans and

projects (high level) • Explaining diagrams (high level) • Designing structures and land use

(high level) • Designing and arranging objects

(high level) • Drafting drawings for buildings and

equipment (high level) • Creating design concepts for

structures and facilities (high level) • Planning project activities (high

level)

• Operating computers to lay out designs and colors (high level)

• Giving advice on building plans and projects (high level)

• Explaining diagrams (high level) • Designing structures and land use

(high level) • Designing and arranging objects

(high level) • Drafting drawings for buildings and

equipment (high level) • Creating design concepts for

structures and facilities (high level) • Planning project activities (high

level)

Basic SkillsBasic Skills• Reading

comprehension • Active listening • Writing • Speaking • Mathematics • Science • Critical thinking • Active learning • Learning strategies • Monitoring

• Reading comprehension

• Active listening • Writing • Speaking • Mathematics • Science • Critical thinking • Active learning • Learning strategies • Monitoring

Social & Problem Solving SkillsSocial & Problem Solving Skills• Coordination ... (medium level) • Problem identification ... (medium

level) • Information gathering ... (medium

level) • Information organization ... (medium

level)

• Coordination ... (medium level) • Problem identification ... (medium

level) • Information gathering ... (medium

level) • Information organization ... (medium

level)

• Synthesis/reorganization ... (medium level)

• Idea generation ... (medium level) • Idea evaluation ... (medium level) • Implementation planning ... (medium

level) • Solution appraisal ... (medium level)

• Synthesis/reorganization ... (medium level)

• Idea generation ... (medium level) • Idea evaluation ... (medium level) • Implementation planning ... (medium

level) • Solution appraisal ... (medium level)

Technical, Systems & Resource Management Skills Technical, Systems & Resource Management Skills • Operations analysis ... (medium level)• Technology design ... (medium level) • Equipment selection ... (medium level) • Product inspection ... (medium level) • Visioning ... (medium level) • Identification of key causes ... (medium level) • Judgment and decision making ... (medium level) • Management of financial resources ... (medium level) • Management of material resources ... (medium level) • Management of personnel resources ... (medium level)

• Operations analysis ... (medium level)• Technology design ... (medium level) • Equipment selection ... (medium level) • Product inspection ... (medium level) • Visioning ... (medium level) • Identification of key causes ... (medium level) • Judgment and decision making ... (medium level) • Management of financial resources ... (medium level) • Management of material resources ... (medium level) • Management of personnel resources ... (medium level)

OutlookOutlook• Very small number of job openings. A

total of 3,349 annual job openings is expected for this occupation between 1998 and 2008. (The National average for all occupations is 10,558 openings.)

• Outlook is stable. The employment change from 1998 to 2008 is estimated to be +18.9%. (The National average for all occupations is +9.69%.)

• A large concentration of this occupation is found in Engineering and architectural services (SIC 871) (60%)

• Average employment growth is expected. Job prospects should be favorable for new graduates who have relevant computer skills.

• Very small number of job openings. A total of 3,349 annual job openings is expected for this occupation between 1998 and 2008. (The National average for all occupations is 10,558 openings.)

• Outlook is stable. The employment change from 1998 to 2008 is estimated to be +18.9%. (The National average for all occupations is +9.69%.)

• A large concentration of this occupation is found in Engineering and architectural services (SIC 871) (60%)

• Average employment growth is expected. Job prospects should be favorable for new graduates who have relevant computer skills.

EarningsEarnings• Annual earning ranges from

$38,198 to $68,328• Average annual earnings

$53,410• Average hourly earnings

$25.68

• Annual earning ranges from $38,198 to $68,328

• Average annual earnings $53,410

• Average hourly earnings $25.68

Working Hours & Conditions

Working Hours & Conditions

• No uncomfortable, potentially hazardous, or unusual work conditions.

• Overtime work

• No uncomfortable, potentially hazardous, or unusual work conditions.

• Overtime work

Education NeededEducation Needed• Bachelor's degree• Three requirements generally must be met for licensure: A professional degree in

architecture, a period of practical training or internship (usually for 3 years), and passage of all sections of the Architect Registration Examination.

• There are several types of professional degrees in architecture: 5-year Bachelor of Architecture programs intended for students entering from high school. Some schools offer a 2-year Master of Architecture program for students with a pre-professional undergraduate degree in architecture or a related area, or a 3- or 4-year Master of Architecture program for students with a degree in another discipline.

• Graduate education beyond the professional degree is not essential for practicing architects, it is normally required for research, teaching, and certain specialties.

• Bachelor's degree• Three requirements generally must be met for licensure: A professional degree in

architecture, a period of practical training or internship (usually for 3 years), and passage of all sections of the Architect Registration Examination.

• There are several types of professional degrees in architecture: 5-year Bachelor of Architecture programs intended for students entering from high school. Some schools offer a 2-year Master of Architecture program for students with a pre-professional undergraduate degree in architecture or a related area, or a 3- or 4-year Master of Architecture program for students with a degree in another discipline.

• Graduate education beyond the professional degree is not essential for practicing architects, it is normally required for research, teaching, and certain specialties.