1. Architect By: Chia-Jade Lee & Chloe Horgan By: Chia-Jade Lee & Chloe Horgan

2. Description Plans and designs structures for residential, commercial, and industrial property owners. Often uses computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) systems.

3. Tasks Prepares information for design, structural specifications, materials, estimated costs, and construction time.. Plans layouts of projects. Integrates structural engineering elements into designs. Prepares scale drawings using computer design software or conventional design tools. Consults with clients to determine the functional and spatial requirements of structures. Conducts on-site reviews of construction to monitor compliance with plans. Prepares contract documents for building contractors. Represents clients in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts. Prepares project reports and maintenance manuals. Prepares information for design, structural specifications, materials, estimated costs, and construction time.. Plans layouts of projects. Integrates structural engineering elements into designs. Prepares scale drawings using computer design software or conventional design tools. Consults with clients to determine the functional and spatial requirements of structures. Conducts on-site reviews of construction to monitor compliance with plans. Prepares contract documents for building contractors. Represents clients in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts. Prepares project reports and maintenance manuals.

4. Transferable Skills Operating computers to lay out designs and colors (high level) Giving advice on building plans and projects (high level) Explaining diagrams (high level) Designing structures and land use (high level) Designing and arranging objects (high level) Drafting drawings for buildings and equipment (high level) Creating design concepts for structures and facilities (high level) Planning project activities (high level) Operating computers to lay out designs and colors (high level) Giving advice on building plans and projects (high level) Explaining diagrams (high level) Designing structures and land use (high level) Designing and arranging objects (high level) Drafting drawings for buildings and equipment (high level) Creating design concepts for structures and facilities (high level) Planning project activities (high level)

5. Basic Skills Reading comprehension Active listening Writing Speaking Mathematics Science Critical thinking Active learning Learning strategies Monitoring Reading comprehension Active listening Writing Speaking Mathematics Science Critical thinking Active learning Learning strategies Monitoring

6. Social & Problem Solving Skills Coordination... (medium level) Problem identification... (medium level) Information gathering... (medium level) Information organization... (medium level) Coordination... (medium level) Problem identification... (medium level) Information gathering... (medium level) Information organization... (medium level) Synthesis/reorganization... (medium level) Idea generation... (medium level) Idea evaluation... (medium level) Implementation planning... (medium level) Solution appraisal... (medium level) Synthesis/reorganization... (medium level) Idea generation... (medium level) Idea evaluation... (medium level) Implementation planning... (medium level) Solution appraisal... (medium level)

7. Technical, Systems & Resource Management Skills Operations analysis... (medium level) Technology design... (medium level) Equipment selection... (medium level) Product inspection... (medium level) Visioning... (medium level) Identification of key causes... (medium level) Judgment and decision making... (medium level) Management of financial resources... (medium level) Management of material resources... (medium level) Management of personnel resources... (medium level) Operations analysis... (medium level) Technology design... (medium level) Equipment selection... (medium level) Product inspection... (medium level) Visioning... (medium level) Identification of key causes... (medium level) Judgment and decision making... (medium level) Management of financial resources... (medium level) Management of material resources... (medium level) Management of personnel resources... (medium level)

8. Outlook Very small number of job openings. A total of 3,349 annual job openings is expected for this occupation between 1998 and 2008. (The National average for all occupations is 10,558 openings.) Outlook is stable. The employment change from 1998 to 2008 is estimated to be +18.9%. (The National average for all occupations is +9.69%.) A large concentration of this occupation is found in Engineering and architectural services (SIC 871) (60%) Average employment growth is expected. Job prospects should be favorable for new graduates who have relevant computer skills. Very small number of job openings. A total of 3,349 annual job openings is expected for this occupation between 1998 and 2008. (The National average for all occupations is 10,558 openings.) Outlook is stable. The employment change from 1998 to 2008 is estimated to be +18.9%. (The National average for all occupations is +9.69%.) A large concentration of this occupation is found in Engineering and architectural services (SIC 871) (60%) Average employment growth is expected. Job prospects should be favorable for new graduates who have relevant computer skills.

9. Earnings Annual earning ranges from $38,198 to $68,328 Average annual earnings $53,410 Average hourly earnings $25.68 Annual earning ranges from $38,198 to $68,328 Average annual earnings $53,410 Average hourly earnings $25.68

10. Working Hours & Conditions No uncomfortable, potentially hazardous, or unusual work conditions. Overtime work No uncomfortable, potentially hazardous, or unusual work conditions. Overtime work

11. Education Needed Bachelor's degree Three requirements generally must be met for licensure: A professional degree in architecture, a period of practical training or internship (usually for 3 years), and passage of all sections of the Architect Registration Examination. There are several types of professional degrees in architecture: 5-year Bachelor of Architecture programs intended for students entering from high school. Some schools offer a 2-year Master of Architecture program for students with a pre-professional undergraduate degree in architecture or a related area, or a 3- or 4-year Master of Architecture program for students with a degree in another discipline. Graduate education beyond the professional degree is not essential for practicing architects, it is normally required for research, teaching, and certain specialties. Bachelor's degree Three requirements generally must be met for licensure: A professional degree in architecture, a period of practical training or internship (usually for 3 years), and passage of all sections of the Architect Registration Examination. There are several types of professional degrees in architecture: 5-year Bachelor of Architecture programs intended for students entering from high school. Some schools offer a 2-year Master of Architecture program for students with a pre-professional undergraduate degree in architecture or a related area, or a 3- or 4-year Master of Architecture program for students with a degree in another discipline. Graduate education beyond the professional degree is not essential for practicing architects, it is normally required for research, teaching, and certain specialties.