architecture

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2. Info on an architect Architects use creativity and a practical understanding of structures and materials to develop concepts, plans, specifications and detailed drawings for buildings and other structures. They negotiate with builders and planning authorities, administer building contracts and inspect the work carried out. Architects often specialize in particular types of work, for example, houses, low-rise buildings, high-rise buildings, industrial, conservation and heritage buildings. Architects can also be involved in project cost studies, heritage studies, urban planning, interior design or landscape design. Architects need to keep up with changing trends in the construction industry and the community. They have considerable contact with the public.

3. Job description Architects work in the construction industry and are involved with designing new buildings, extensions or alterations to existing buildings. Most architects work in architectural firms or for businesses that have large construction programs. Many start their own practice after a few years of experience. Architectural training includes the ability to combine arts, science and technology. Therefore, architects increasingly find work in areas outside of architecture such as urban planning and design, property development, construction management, interior design, industrial design, teaching, research and journalism.

4. Average wage Wages can vary greatly between companies and Architects. The table below is the Australian minimum wage allowances for an employed Architect. The Architect Award is MA000079. These wages do not include allowances such as equipment and special clothing, meal or vehicle allowances as these can vary from company to company and job to job depending on the employment agreement. In Australia – superannuation is also paid on top of the annual wage.

5. Qualifications Education and Training: To become an architect you usually have to study an accredited architecture degree at university. To get into these courses you usually need to gain your VCE. Prerequisite subjects of English and mathematics are normally required. Universities have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements. Following is the details of the Deakin University Geelong course. Deakin University - Geelong Waterfront Campus: Bachelor of Design (Architecture), 3 years full time or equivalent, followed by Master of Architecture, 2 years full time or equivalent Architects must also be registered with the Architects Registration Board in the state or territory in which they wish to practise. To apply for registration you must finish an accredited architecture degree, have two years monitored experience with an architectural practice and complete an examination in architectural practice set by the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) and run by the Architects Registration Board of Victoria.

6. Average hours of work A full time Architect works a 38 hour week, although this can be varied by agreement between the employer and the employee. A part time Architect works the agreed number of hours a week that he has been contracted to work. A self employed Architect will work as required to get the job done to make a profit for his business.

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