Architects
Description
Architects plan and design the construction and development of buildings and land areas with regard to functional and aesthetic requirements.
Tasks
- Monitors construction work in progress to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Prepares detailed scale drawings and specifications for design and construction and submits these for planning approval.
- Analyses site survey and advises client on development and construction details and ensures that proposed design blends in with the surrounding area.
- Studies condition and characteristics of site, taking into account drainage, topsoil, trees, rock formations, etc..
- Liaises with client and other professionals to establish building type, style, cost limitations and landscaping requirements.
Entry Requirements
Level 5 NVQ; Masters
Skills
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Writing
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Mathematics
- Learning Strategies
- Science