Architectural Technician
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- What's it like to be an Architectural Technician?
- How to become an Architectural Technician
- Latest Architectural Technician jobs
- Top skills and experience for Architectural Technicians
- Architectural Technician role reviews
What's it like to be an Architectural Technician?
Architectural Technicians support architecture and building projects by creating detailed drawings from concepts, plans, sketches and specifications. They often work with clients, council, architects, and builders, through the life cycle of a project from concept to sign-off. Architectural Technicians differ from Architects because they are more concerned with the technical side of the project than the design.
Tasks and duties
- Liaising with clients, architects, builders, surveyors, councils, and other professionals to establish their requirements.
- Carrying out feasibility studies and doing risk assessments.
- Creating drawings for architectural and building projects.
- Checking that drawings comply with building and resource management legislation, local by-laws, and town planning regulations.
- Researching building materials for use in projects and specifying appropriate technology and tools to use.
- Preparing documentation for tenders or planning consent applications.
- Visiting sites where required to check on progress or inspect work.
How to become an Architectural Technician
It is possible to work as an entry level Architectural Technician without formal training, but most employers prefer candidates who have gained a qualification.
Complete a one or two-year New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 5-6).
Candidates with a combination of drafting skills, building experience, and knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) and Building Information Management (BIM) software may be able to secure an entry level role.
Build industry experience.
Complete continuing professional education to upskill and stay up-to-date of architectural innovations and changes to New Zealand’s building laws.
