Job Seeking Skills 201.02 Identify jobs and job ethics associated with architectural drafting

Job Description - Architect Creativity and sensitivity to form and materials Develops preliminary drawings and sketches Works w/ clients to develop designs Used to create working drawings Other Duties Assist client with choosing contractor Owner’s representative during construction Checks construction with plan Changes to plans and cost estimates Written specifications Few architects work full time in residential construction

Education - Architect Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university Masters degree or extra years of study Often required Licensure examination

Job Description–Architectural Drafter Detailed working drawings Other drawings from sketches/designs by architect Education Technical institute Vocational school Community college

Design & Construction Careers City Planner Plan for overall growth and development of cities Architectural Illustrators 3D models and renderings for presentation Landscape Architect Design building site Earthwork, plantings, layout

Design & Construction Careers Interior Designers Room finishes including color, floor & wall coverings, furniture, trim, fixtures, and placement Civil Engineers Plan, design, supervise construction of bridges, roads, utilities Structural Engineers Civil engineers specializing in structural framework

Design & Construction Careers Mechanical Engineers Plan, design, supervise operational parts of buildings Estimators Compute cost of construction Surveyors Describe size, position, topography of building site Contractors In charge of building construction

Work Ethics Enthusiasm for the work Willingness to work extra hours to meet deadlines Being on time and prepared to work Relating to fellow workers Gossiping/criticizing others Treating others with respect

Work Ethics Do you Waste your time? Cause others to lose work time? Complain? Accept and learn from mistakes? Become defensive when you make a mistake?

Leadership Skills Speak clearly and directly Share credit and recognize others’ achievements Be positive and enthusiastic Be honest Be friendly, not necessarily a friend

Leadership Skills Treat everyone fairly Control emotions Check on details Be a role model for the kind of behavior that you want from others