Specialisations

 

Skill Level

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification and relevant experience in addition to the formal qualification. Registration is required.

 

Job Description & Tasks

Designs buildings or advises on the procurement of buildings, provides concepts, plans, specifications and detailed drawings, and negotiates with builders.

• obtains advice from clients or management to determine type, style and size of buildings or alterations
• provides information regarding designs, materials and estimated building times
• prepares project documentation, including sketches and scale drawings, and integrates structural, mechanical and aesthetic elements in final designs
• writes specifications and contract documents for use by builders and calls tenders on behalf of clients
• consults with a range of engineers and experts in the fields of environmental design
• develops feasibility studies jointly with quantity surveyors and other workers
• inspects and oversees construction work to ensure compliance with specifications
• may specialise in the design of commercial, industrial, institutional, residential or recreational buildings or in conservation architecture
• may supervise and coordinate the work of architectural associates
• may use computer-assisted design software and equipment to prepare project designs and documentation

 

This occupation is included in the following occupation lists;

Skilled Occupations List (SQL)

This occupation is on the Skilled Occupations List and can be applied for under the Skilled Migration Programme.

Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)

This occupation is included in the Migration Occupations in Demand List. You must have 12 months work experience in this occupation or a closely related occupation to claim the available 15 or 20 MODL points.

Skilled Regional Sponsored (SRS)

This visa allows you to be sponsored by a relative living in a Designated Area or to be nominated by a State or Territory government. To apply for nomination by a State/Territory your occupation must in demand in that particular government.

Please note that many occupations in demand by a State or Territory are required to have a specialisation and not all specialisations are detailed in the lists. You can check for further information through CMS or directly through the State or Territory.

This occupation is in demand in;

Temporary Business Sponsorship (457)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for temporary business sponsorship and may be sponsored for a 457 visa.

Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for the Employer Nomination Scheme and may be nominated by a company under the ENS.