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Architectural Drafter
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Duties and Tasks
Specialisations
Quick Facts
Work Conditions
Personal Requirements
Related Industries
Labour Market
Related Jobs
Earnings
Related Courses
Further Information
State Specific Information

Preparing a computer aided design for printing
Preparing a computer aided design for printing


Architectural drafters complete architects' and other designers' concepts by preparing drawings, estimates and plans and liaising with builders and contractors. 

Fact Sheet

Duties and Tasks

Architectural drafters may perform the following tasks:

  • prepare architectural drawings, showing internal and external layouts of the buildings
  • analyse architects' or other designers' concepts, and prepare preliminary sketches and detailed instructions
  • use computers or manually produce designs, detailed drawings and documentation
  • prepare working drawings showing plans, elevations, sections, materials and finishes, as well as other aspects such as layouts, plumbing, drainage, car parking and landscaping
  • calculate the quantity and quality of materials needed, material and labour costs and project completion dates
  • interpret client briefs and prepare and develop sketch plans for client approval
  • help prepare building specifications for building plans to suit individual clients
  • represent or assist architects on building sites to make sure that plans and specifications are followed
  • liaise with local government organisations
  • examine relevant codes and by-laws in the course of undertaking project documentation.

Specialisations

Building Designer

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Learning Area Art  
Computing Studies  
Geography  
Physics  
Work Demand Including full use of hands/fingers  
Including good vision for detail  
Including mainly indoor work  
Including reading or writing  
Work Field Architecture, Building and Planning  
Work Interest Creative or Artistic  
Practical or Mechanical  
Organising or Clerical  
Skill Level Para Professional Jobs  
Quick Facts

Work Conditions

Architectural drafters spend some time outdoors inspecting sites.

Personal Requirements

  • able to visualise ideas in three-dimensional form
  • enjoy technical drawing and working with computers
  • able to be accurate and neat in drawing work
  • good concentration and attention to detail
  • some artistic talent in freehand drawing.

Related Industries

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (Except Computer System Design and Related Services)

Labour Market

Information

Australian JobOutlook for Building, Architectural and Surveying Associates

Vacancies

Australian JobSearch for Building, Architectural and Surveying Associates (ALL AUSTRALIA)
Work Opportunities websites

Related Jobs

Property Developer

Earnings


Income of persons working full-time, 2006
Building, Architectural and Surveying Associate Professionals

Income per Week Number Share (%)
$1000 or more 20,177 64.3
$400 - $599 1,777 5.7
$600 - $799 3,642 11.6
$800 - $999 5,196 16.5
Less than $400 606 1.9


Copyright 2007 education.au

This information is based on the 2006 census conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.


Earnings of persons working full-time and part-time, 2006
Building, Architectural and Surveying Associate Professionals

Employment Status Weekly Income ($)
Full-time 1,308
Part-time 467


Copyright 2007 education.au

This information is based on the Employee Earnings, Benefits and Trade Union Membership survey conducting annually by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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Related Courses

New South Wales / ACT
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

See State Specific Information below for further education and training options.

Further Information

Big Plans
Building Designers Association of Australia (Head Office)
Construction Industry Training Board SA

State Specific Information

New South Wales / ACT
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

Checking required changes and alterations on a plan
Checking required changes and alterations on a plan

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